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Most Anticipated Restaurants of 2024 Jan 11, 2024

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A new year brings new restaurant concepts, additional locations of familiar favorites, and collaborative partnerships. In this episode of Arch Eats, George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr discuss the restaurants that they're most excited to try to in 2024. Listen below, and read about them in order of approximate opening date here. Follow Arch Eats on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Join SLSO for the next Young Friends' Night: Music Fables, featuring the timeless classic, Peter and the Wolf, on January 27 at Stifel Theatre. Buy your tickets today and explore even more shows at slso.org/youngfriends.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Most anticipated restaurants of 2024 (SLM)
Osteria Forto
Manileño
None of the Above
Westport Plaza Additions: Soda Fountain Express and 360 Westport
Telva at the Ridge
Nexus Cuisine & Craft Cocktails
Napoli Bros Pizza & Pasta
4 Hands Brewing Co. and Peacemaker Lobster & Crab
Alpha Brewing Company
Ben Poremba’s Relocated Elaia, Olio, Nixta and More
Expat BBQ
Good Company
Neon Greens
Steve’s Hot Dogs and the Fountain Off Locust at Maker's Locale
The Yale Bar

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Ben Poremba’s Big Plans for 2024 Dec 29, 2023

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In this episode of Arch Eats, George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr are joined by Ben Poremba, three-time James Beard Award semifinalist and owner of Bengelina Hospitality Group, which operates six restaurants, as well as culinary shop AO&Co. Poremba discusses the decision to move his three acclaimed flagship restaurants (Olia, Elaia, Nixta) from Botanical Heights to the Delmar Maker District. And he shares deteails about two new concepts slated to open in early 2024. Listen to get the inside scoop, and follow Arch Eats on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by Westport Plaza. Soda Fountain Express and 360 Westport are opening soon at Westport Plaza. Follow Westport Plaza on social media (@westportstl) to keep up with the latest.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Elaia, Olio, and Nixta slated to move to Delmar Maker District in 2024
Ben Poremba announces two more restaurants in the Delmar Maker District
Cellar House: 5634 Telegraph, Oakville, 314-846-5100.
23 West Coffee: 23 W. Lockwood, 314-260-7671.
LuciAnna’s Pastries of Alton: 607 East Broadway, Alton, Il, 618-433-9989.
Bengelina Hospitality Group
Elaia: 1634 Tower Grove, Botanical Heights, 314-932-1088.
Olio: 1634 Tower Grove, Botanical Heights, 314-932-1088.
Nixta: 1621 Tower Grove, Botanical Heights, 314-899-9000.
AO&Co.: 1641 Tower Grove, Botanical Heights, 314-899-0991
Deli Divine: 5501 Delmar, St. Louis, 314-987-3354.
The Benevolent King: 7268 Manchester, Maplewood, 314-899-0440.
Bar Moro: 7610 Wydown, Clayton, 314-296-3000.
Idol Wolf: 1528 Locust, Downtown West, 314-325-0360.
Third Degree Glass Factory: 5200 Delmar, St. Louis, 314-367-4527.

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Home (or Not) For the Holidays Dec 15, 2023

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In this episode of Arch Eats, George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr discuss festive dining experiences that St. Louis offers during the holiday season—inside and outside home. Whether you're planning a pajama-friendly meal with family or exploring unique dining opportunities on the town, this episode provides plenty of inspiration for celebrating the season in St. Louis. Cheryl advocates for dining at home, highlighting local products to incorporate into your spread and where to find them. George shares his recommendations for holiday outings across St. Louis, including pop-up bars and events, themed menus, cozy outdoor experiences, and more. The episode concludes with a microrant about restaurants offering holiday specials that, as George says, "in some cases, aren't very special at all" and how to avoid getting gouged. Listen to get ideas on fun and festive dining experiences to try when you're home (or not) for the holidays. Follow Arch Eats on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are available.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Colleen’s: 7337 Forsyth, U City, 314-727-8427.
Smokehouse Market: 16806 Chesterfield Airport, Chesterfield, 636-532-3314.
Parker’s Table: 7118 Oakland, Richmond Heights, 314-645-2050.
AO & Co Market & Cafe: 6141 Tower Grove, Botanical Heights, 314-899-0991.
Salume Beddu: 314-942-6300
Volpi Foods: 5258 Daggett, The Hill, 314-772-8550.
Fortune Fish: 8501 Page, Vinita Terrace, 630-860-7100.
Starr’s: 1135 Big Bend, Richmond Heights, 314-781-2345.
Bolyard’s Meat & Provisions: 2733 Sutton, Maplewood, 314-647-2567.
The Wine Merchant: 9200 Olive, Olivette, 314-863-6282.
The Wine and Cheese Place: Multiple locations.
St. Louis Wine Market: 161 Long, Chesterfield, 636-536-6363.
The Annex: 8122 Lockwood, Webster Groves, 314-731-6329.
Civil Alchemy: 8154 Lockwood, Webster Groves, 314-801-7577.
Pint Size Bakery: 3133 Watson, Lindenwood Park, 314-645-7142
La Patisserie Chouquette: 1626 Tower Grove, Botanical Heights, 314-932-7935.
Nathaniel Reid Bakery: 11243 Manchester, Kirkwood, 314-858-1019.
The Royale: 3232 S. Kingshighway, Tower Grove South, 314-772-3600.
Taberu
Drunken Fish: Three area locations
Ronnie’s Ice Cream: 9532 Watson Industrial, Crestwood, 314-962-0094.
Clementine’s Creamery: Eight area locations
Tale to Table: 7310 Manchester, Maplewood, 314-571-9554.
Freddie’s Market: 9052 Big Bend, Webster Groves, 314-968-1914.
Good Ice: 2241 Gravois, McKinley Heights, 314-504-3306
Intoxicology. 4321 Manchester, The Grove, 314-833-3088

Food trucks:

Pop Up Bars:

Read SLM's roundup of 18 holiday pop-up bars and events
Three Sixty: 1 S. Broadway, Downtown, 314-241-8439
The Train Shed at Union Station: 201 S. 18th, Downtown West, 314-923-3949.
O-Tannen Bar at Union Station: 1820 Market, Downtown West.
Avalanche at Work & Leisure: 3015 Locust, Midtown, 314-620-3969.
Toasted Chestnut at Public School House, Cottleville, Mo.: 5546 Chestnut, 636-730-1905.
Cellar House: 5634 Telegraph, Oakville, 314-846-5100.
Casa Don Alfonso: 100 Carondelet Plz, Clayton, 314-719-1496.
Wright’s Tavern: 7624 Wydown, Clayton, 314-390-1466
The Crossing: 7823 Forsyth, Clayton, 314-721-7375.
Bistro La Floraison: 7637 Wydown, Clayton, 314-725-8880.
Bar Moro: 7610 Wydown, Clayton, 314-932-1088.

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Best New Restaurants in STL Dec 01, 2023

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In this episode of Arch Eats, George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr discuss the area's best new (and newish) restaurants. They reveal their own top five picks, as well as the restaurants they're most excited about for 2024. And with St. Louis' best new restaurants in mind, they reflect on the challenge of getting reservations at some of the hottest spots in town. ("As someone who has sat in a queue to buy 'Eras' tour tickets, these reservations can be that hard to come by," Cheryl says.) Listen to get pro tips for securing a table at in-demand hot spots. Follow Arch Eats on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by Westport Plaza and The Magic House. Soda Fountain Express and 360 Westport are opening soon at Westport Plaza. Follow Westport Plaza on social media (@westportstl) to keep up with the latest.

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Mentioned in this episode:

St. Louis Magazine's Best New Restaurants
SLM's most anticipated restaurants of 2024
Pizzeria da Gloria: 2024 Marconi, The Hill, 314-833-3734
Pastaria: 7734 Forsyth, Clayton, 314-862-6603
Mike’s Hot Honey
O+O Pizza: 102 W. Lockwood, Webster Groves, 314-721-5422
Wright’s Tavern: 7624 Wydown, Clayton, 314-390-1466
Sado: 5201 Shaw, The Hill, 314-390-2883
Mainlander: 8 S. Euclid, Central West End
Levels Nigerian Cuisine: 1405 Washington, Downtown West, 314-571-9950
Bar Moro: 7610 Wydown, Clayton, 314-932-1088
Idol Wolf: 1528 Locust, Downtown West, 314-325-0360
Rose by Peno: 1463 S. 18th, Lafayette Square, 314-405-8500
Westchester: 127 Chesterfield Towne Center, Chesterfield, 636-778-0635
Napoli Sea: 1450 Beale, St. Charles, 636-800-2241
Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria–Ballpark Village: 751 Clark, Downtown, 314-942-2416
Bistro La Floraison: 7637 Wydown, Clayton, 314-725-8880
Jalea: 323 N, Main, St. Charles, 314-303-0144
Sunday Best: 4101 Laclede. Central West End, 314-329-7696
Ivy Café: 14 N. Meramec, Clayton, 314-776-9377
Bowood by Niche: 4605 Olive, Central West End, 314-454-6868

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Essential Turkey Tips, Cat Neville on Missouri Wine, and a Rant About Green Bean Casserole Nov 15, 2023

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If you're looking to elevate your holiday celebrations, this episode of Arch Eats is a must-listen. Join George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr as they dive into the heart of seasonal delights. The duo shares the secrets to turkey that's so good, you won't even need the sides. Get tips on where to find the best fresh turkeys, preparation techniques and cooking methods ("Brining is like insurance—you should just do it."), and a secret ingredient for crispier skin. Cat Neville, producer and host of Nine Networks’ Emmy-winning show tasteMAKERS, also shares her insights on Missouri wines. Impress your guests with the perfect holiday wine pairings and some fun facts about Missouri wine. George also offers tips to help Cheryl overcome her aversion to a popular Thanksgiving dish. And the hosts share some herbivore-friendly dishes. Follow Arch Eats on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or where ever podcasts are available.

Thank you to Westport Plaza for sponsoring this episode. Soda Fountain Express and 360 Westport are opening soon at Westport Plaza. Follow Westport Plaza on social media (@westportstl) to keep up with the latest.

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Have an idea for a future Arch Eats episode? Send your thoughts or feedback to George at gmahe@stlmag.com.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Looking Meadow Café: 2500 Sutton, Maplewood, 314-550-2583
Parker’s Table: 7118 Oakland, Richmond Heights, 314-645-2050
Theodora Farms: 4835 N. Alby, Godfrey, Illinois, 618-208-7738
Harvest Shreds
Mi Ranchito: 887 Kingsland, University City, 314-863-1880
Padrinos: 3143 S. Grand, Tower Grove South, 314-282-0357
Sal y Limon: 1221 Strassner, Brentwood, 314-282-0022
Retreat Gastropub: 6 N. Sarah, Central West End, 314-261-4497
Ivy Cafe: 14-A N. Meramec, Clayton, 314-776-9377
Grace Meat + Three: 4270 Manchester, The Grove, 314-533-2700.
Big Green Egg
Buttonwood Farm
Bolyard's Meat & Provisions: 2733 Sutton, Maplewood, 314-647-256
Smokehouse Market: 16806 Chesterfield Airport, Chesterfield, 636-532-3314
Kenrick's Meats & Catering: 4324 Weber, Affton, 314-631-2440
Truffles Butchery: 9202 Clayton, Ladue, 314-567-9100

Missouri Wineries recommended for off-season visits:

Wild Sun Winery, Hillsboro
Blumenhof Winery, Dutzow
Noboleis Vineyards, Augusta
Stone Hill Winery, Hermann
Adam Puchta Winery, Hermann
Chaumette Vineyards & Winery, Ste. Genevieve

Specific Missouri Wine Recomendations:

Stone Hill Winery, Hermann
St. James Winery, St. James
Augusta Winery, Augusta
Chaumette Vineyards & Winery, Ste. Genevieve
Edg-Clif Vineyard, Potosi
Defiance Ridge Vineyards, Defiance
Mathany Family Vineyards, Brumley
Cave Vineyard, Ste. Genevieve
Dale Hollow Winery, Stover
Pirtle Winery, Weston

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Best Italian Restaurants, Thoughts on Tipping, and What We Can't Stop Thinking About Oct 31, 2023

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In the inaugural episode of Arch Eats, dining editor George Mahe and restaurant critic Cheryl Baehr engage in a lively conversation that delves into the nuances of dried and fresh pasta. They also share insights on the Italian restaurant scene, on The Hill and far beyond. (Could St. Charles become The Hill 2.0? Liliana's is flourishing in Cottleville, Napoli Sea opened at Streets of St. Charles, and there's O'Fallon's forthcoming Osteria Forto.)

Learn where to grab the under-the-radar masterpiece described as "one giant pillow of... I don't even know what you'd call it" and "the best mashed potatoes of your life crossed with lasagna."

And amid their gastronomic revelations, Mahe and Baehr share thoughts about tipping on a tablet while being watched.

Thank you to Westport Plaza for sponsoring this episode of Arch Eats.

Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Contact Lauren Leppert at lleppert@stlmag.com.

Other mentions:

Sasha’s Wine Bar: 706 DeMun, Clayton, 314-863-7274.

Angad Rainbow Terrace Bar (ART Bar): 3550 Samuel Shepard, Grand Center, 314-561-0033.

Frisco Barroom: 8110 Big Bend, Webster Groves, 314-455-1090.

Maryland House: 44 Maryland Plz., CWE, 314-497-4449.

Silky’s Frozen Custard – 3 area locations

Cape Napoli: Three area locations, plus Napoli Sea

Osteria Forto: 2509 Highway K, O’Fallon, Mo. 636-294-1435.

Noto Italian Restaurant: 5105 Westwood, St. Peters, Mo. 636-317-1143.