Hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr dive into their top dining picks from St. Louis Magazine's annual A-List Awards, which highlight more than 300 winners across multiple categories as chosen by readers and editors. But George and Cheryl aren't just talking about the usual suspects—they bring their favorite "deep cuts" to the table, showcasing some hidden gems. Tune in for an insider's guide to under-the-radar spots across the St. Louis restaurant scene. Listen and follow Arch Eats on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

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Mentioned in this episode:

• Expat BBQ: 3730 Foundry Way, Midtown, 314-924-9728
• Good Ice: 2241 Gravois, Fox Park, 314-504-5306
• Good Company: 4317 Manchester, The Grove, 314-405-8333
• Aperi: 4317 Manchester (inside Good Company), The Grove, 314-405-8333
• Gramophone: 4243 Manchester, The Grove, 314- 531-5700
• Tiny Chef: 4701 Morgan Ford, Bevo Mill, 314-832-9223
• Terror Tacos: 3191 S. Grand, Tower Grove South, 314-260-9996
• hatch’d: 6931 Gravois, Princeton Heights, 314-448-1642
• Damn Fine Hand Pies: 4000 Shaw, Shaw, no phone
• Smoke & Kettle: 5420 Old Collinsville, Fairview Heights, 618-972-5749 and 3535 Route 159, Smithton, Il, 618-631-7284
• August The Mansion: 1680 Mansion Way, O'Fallon, IL, 618-607-8040
• Fourth City BBQ (inside Fortune Teller Bar): 2635 Cherokee, Benton Park West, 314-669-6505
• Tower Grove Farmers’ Market
• Tai Davis (Lineage): Smith and Company, 3408 Locust, Midtown, 314-446-1805.
• Ono Ikanone (Levels Nigerian Cuisine): 1405 Washington, Downtown West, 314-571-9990

You may also enjoy these SLM articles:

• St. Louis Magazine's 2024 A-List Awards

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