In this episode of Arch Eats, hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr discuss getting out of town with charming "mini road trips" for great meals within a 45-minute drive of the metro area. From Oprah's favorite pecan pie and unique farm-to-table experiences to a James Beard-nominated restaurant and more, discover 10 spots for your next dining adventure—and enjoy a scenic drive along the way.

Note: 1929 Pizza & Wine is moving from Wood River to Edwardsville in October. 

This episode is sponsored by STAGES St. Louis and Urban Chestnut Brewing Company.

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Mentioned in this episode:

• Kim’s Bop Shop: 2360 Hampton (ghost kitchen inside The Hill Food Co.), The Hill, 361-548-7866
• Lona’s Lil Eats: 2199 California, Fox Park, 314-925-8938
• Black Mountain Wine House: 354 N. Boyle, Central West End, blkmtnwinehousestl@gmail.com
• The Hawthorne Inn: 123 Front, Labadie, Mo., 636-451-0004
• 1929 Pizza & Wine: 7 N. Wood River, Wood River, Il., 618-216-2258
• Moussalli’s Prime Steakhouse: 7415 IL-143, Edwardsville, Il., 618-656-0281
• Grafted Wine Bar & Lounge: 310 E. Washington, Belleville, Il., magda@grafted.wine
• June’s Breakfast + Patio: 430 S Main, Shiloh, Il., team@junesinshiloh.com
• August The Mansion: 1680 Mansion, O’Fallon, Il., 618-607-8040
• Root Food + Wine: 5525 Walnut, Augusta, Mo., 636-544-1009
• Eagle’s Nest: 120 W. Front, Addieville, Il., 618-424-7777
• State Street Market: 208 State, Alton, Il., 618-462-8800
• The Blue Owl: 6116 Second, Kimmswick, Mo., 636-464-3128

You may also enjoy these SLM articles:

• Root Food + Wine is a memorable dining destination in Augusta
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• August the Mansion opens in O'Fallon, Illinois
• Grafted Wine Bar & Lounge offers a premiere wine experience in a historic building in downtown Belleville

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