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Arch Eats

St. Louis Magazine

Get the inside dish on the St. Louis dining scene. Join St. Louis Magazine dining editor George Mahe and dining critic Cheryl Baehr to learn about the latest and greatest restaurants, including what’s going on behind the scenes, the backstories, insider tips, and more. Discover the things you didn’t even know you should know about the local restaurant scene.

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34:25

The Microrant Episode

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2025/10/01

Bad lighting and too-loud music. Servers on cellphones and wobbly tables. We all have our restaurant pet peeves—just as restaurants have their gripes about customers. This week, Arch Eats hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr are devoting the entire episode to its most popular segment, the microrant. They’ll good-naturedly dish on restaurants’ biggest offenses and, to keep things even, share what restaurants wish their guests would stop doing, all in the spirit of making the

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29:41

Best Thick Burgers in St. Louis

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2025/09/17

What is the best burger in St. Louis?It’s a question that co-hosts George and Cheryl get asked all the time, and one that is nearly impossible to answer if you consider the number of outstanding choices throughout the metro area. In this episode, they’ll come one step closer to tackling this question by exploring the city’s thick burgers, sharing their love of tried and true classics while uncovering some unexpected gems in unlikely places. Tune in to see their number one picks and

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33:11

A-List 2025: Trends & Predictions

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2025/09/03

Cannabis-friendly restaurants. Ozempic menus. Dirty sodas and focaccia sandwiches.These are just a few of the trends George and Cheryl picked up on inSt. Louis Magazine’s annualA-List, a celebration of the best of all that the region has to offer. Using this year’s A-List as a jumping off point, the co-hosts shine a light on what they anticipate will come to define eating and drinking in St. Louis in the coming year. Tune in for their insights and see what’s in store for the

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35:34

Peaches 101 with Chris Eckert

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2025/08/20

It’s peak peach season in St. Louis, and who better to talk about this most glorious of summertime fruits than our area’s very own peach expert, Chris Eckert? Hot on the heels ofEckert’s Farm’s record peach crop, the seventh-generation southern Illinois farmer dishes about all things peach, including his favorite ways to enjoy the fruit, fun facts, and why some of the old wive’s tales you’ve heard about ripening are actually myths. Tune in for a taste of summer

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37:07

Guide to Farmers' Markets in St. Louis

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2025/08/06

It’s peak produce season in St. Louis, and George and Cheryl have been busy scouring the area’s farmers markets for the perfect tomatoes, peaches, and sweet corn. Along the way, they’ve come across some hidden gems that make these markets some of the spots to enjoy the region’s culinary bounty—and they’re letting you in on the secret. From a must-visit new pastry stand at Tower Grove to one of the best condiments in the bi-state area at Lake St. Louis, this

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24:08

Essential Summer Dishes in St. Louis

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2025/07/23

The heat and humidity may be taking your breath away, but they aren’t the only indicators of summer in St. Louis. Everywhere you look, produce aisles, farmers market stands and restaurant tables are brimming with peak-of-the-season ingredients that make you understand why many consider this to be the best time of the year for food. In this episode, hostsGeorge MaheandCheryl Baehrscour the menus of some of their favorite St. Louis restaurants to bring you a guide to the city’s essential

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29:08

Unexpected Summer Desserts in STL

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2025/07/09

With summertime heat and humidity reaching unbearable levels,Arch Eatshosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr are looking for any way they can find to cool off. There are the usual suspects—the classic frozen treats like custard, snow cones, and slushies—but in this episode, they’re covering the under-the-radar, unexpected desserts that have been in their rotation this season. From fish-shaped waffles stuffed with black sesame brittle ice cream to Korean shaved ice and ice cream nachos,

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23:52

STL Restaurants Rebuild After The Tornado

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2025/06/25

In this episode ofArch Eats, hosts Cheryl Baehr and George Mahe talk with Danni Eickenhorst ofHuSTL Hospitality Groupabout the May 16 tornado and its impact on the Delmar Maker District—home to two of her own restaurants. Eickenhorst shares how the local hospitality community has rallied in response, highlights the success of theTake Back The Blockconcert she organized, and offers practical ways people can continue to support affected restaurants. Drawing on her experience witnessing the 2011

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37:23

James Bommarito on the Legacy of Tony’s

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2025/06/11

WhenTony’sserved its last guests this past February, it was more than a restaurant closure; it was the end of an era. St. Louis has been mourning the loss of this beloved titan of its restaurant community, which defined fine dining in the city more than any other establishment. On this episode ofArch Eats, George and Cheryl sit down with James Bommarito, son of Tony’s legendary Vince Bommarito, Sr. and the person who was running the ship until it said its final goodbyes. James has many

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25:55

Unusual BBQ Dishes in St. Louis

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2025/05/28

Everyone has their favorite spots for ribs or pulled pork or brisket, but where do you go when you get a hankering for something a little more unusual? On this episode ofArch Eats, hostsGeorge MaheandCheryl Baehrsearch St. Louis smokehouses for their most unique dishes—everything from Jamaican-inspired chicken to a vegan specialty that can fool even the most avowed carnivore. Tune in to hear about their mouthwatering finds. Listen and followArch EatsonYouTube,Spotify,Apple Podcasts,or wherever

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25:40

Taco Buddha's Big News

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2025/05/21

In a special edition of theArch Eatspodcast, co-hostsGeorge MaheandCheryl Baehrare back with an exciting scoop for St. Louis food fans. Joining them in the studio is Kurt Eller, the visionary behind the belovedTaco Buddharestaurants. Kurt reveals exclusive details about his highly anticipated third restaurant—from its location and design details to the planned opening timeline. Get the inside scoop straight from the source—and maybe even a sneak peek at your new favorite spot. Listen and

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36:08

A Guide to STL’s Bagel Boom

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2025/05/14

Just a few years ago, St. Louis felt like a bagel wasteland as boiled bread enthusiasts mourned the loss of the beloved Bagel Factory, and with it their access to respectable versions of the form. Today, we suffer through this bagel-shaped-bread era no more thanks to a bagel renaissance that, over the past few years, has brought excellent options to the metro area. On this episode ofArch Eats, George and Cheryl walk listeners through the St. Louis bagel scene, sharing their favorite picks from some

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42:06

Mother-daughter Hamishe and Natasha Bahrami on Family...

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2025/04/30

The St. Louis restaurant community may know her as the matriarch of the beloved late restaurant,Café Natasha, but for many, Hamishe Bahrami is “mom.” On this special Mother’s Day edition ofArch Eats,GeorgeandCherylsit down with the beloved restaurant mom and her daughter,The Gin RoomandSalve Osteria’s Natasha Bahrami, to talk about what it was like raising a child in the restaurant industry, what sort of wisdom she imparted along the way, and what she’s been up

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36:36

St. Louis Classics That Still Deliver

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2025/04/16

Sure, we could talk about the oldest restaurants in St. Louis—but let’s be honest, age doesn’t always mean excellence. In this episode ofArch Eatsco-hostsGeorge MaheandCheryl Baehrspotlight over a dozen iconic eateries continue to deliver with character and consistency. The youngest is 50 years old; the oldest is 127. Let your cravings guide you back in time—and maybe back to the table—at one of these beloved culinary institutions. Listen and followArch EatsonApple

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Best High-End Happy Hours in St. Louis

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2025/04/02

If you’ve gone out to eat lately, chances are you’ve been struck with sticker shock when the bill arrives. There’s no question that going out to eat is getting more and more expensive—but it doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode,Arch Eatsco-hostsGeorge MaheandCheryl Baehr scour some of the area’s finest restaurant menus for the best happy deals in town. And they’re not talking about the divey $2 draft beer spots. The pair found positively jaw-dropping

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31:11

Mike Randolph’s Big Restaurant News

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2025/03/12

On this special episode ofArch Eats, co-hostsGeorge MaheandCheryl Baehrare breaking some big news for the St. Louis restaurant scene: A brand new restaurant from one of the area’s most popular chefs. After running a series of wildly successful spots, beginning with a beloved pizzeria that opened in 2008, this chef has been keeping a fairly low profile for the last couple of years. He’s back and ready to launch an exciting new project that is sure to delight area diners, especially those

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40:18

Remembering STL’s Favorite Lost Restaurants

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2025/03/05

Prompted by a spate of prominent closures that rocked the St. Louis restaurant scene over the last few months,Arch Eatsco-hostsGeorge MaheandCheryl Baehrfound themselves asking this question a lot—and they know you’ve been doing the same. After jotting down at least 50 places they wish they could dine at again, the pair narrowed down their list to their 13 most-missed spots that include everything from a long-lost Loop wine bar to a basement Italian joint in the Central West End and a

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34:10

Best Wings in St. Louis

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2025/02/19

Some like it hot…others it prefer mild, smoked, or even glazed in sweet chili sauce. In this episode ofArch Eats, hostsGeorge MaheandCheryl Baehrdelve into the seemingly endless world of chicken wings and help you make sense of the city’s best offerings by breaking them down into categories and sharing their top picks. They’ll talk about the usual suspects, but they’ve also unearthed some surprises, including a popular Middle Eastern restaurant that boasts a cult following

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34:52

Sexiest Restaurants in St. Louis

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2025/02/05

What makes a restaurant sexy?Co-hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr have some thoughts, as well as their picks for the spiciest spots in St. Louis. Recorded by candlelight and over a bottle of wine, George and Cheryl uncover some hidden gems and perennial favorites, and touch on a few interesting tidbits that will help you heat up your Valentine’s Day, including: The difference between a romantic restaurant and a sexy restaurant A certain restaurant table that might be the most coveted couples

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37:34

Dining & Drink Trends to Watch in 2025

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2025/01/22

What dining trends are hot,and which ones are not?It's aquestion thatArch EatshostsGeorge MaheandCheryl Baehrget asked all the time. The dawn of a new year is the perfect time to discuss what's coming and what needs to go.Tune in to get the dish on what to expect this year, both culinarily and experientially.Listen and followArch EatsonApple Podcasts,Spotify,YouTube,or wherever podcasts are available. This episode is sponsored bySt. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum.Experience the covert mission

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