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Sum Tea House
Lorusso's
Dou Dou Café

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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Recent Guests

Darryl Vennard
sake expert
Vine Connections (importer)
Episode: Inside St. Louis’ Sake Boom with Darryl Vennard
Julie Lally
Public relations professional and influential figure in St. Louis
Insight PR
Episode: Julie Lally Sleighs STL Pop-Up Bars
Anthony Wang
Owner of Sakatanoya Revolving Sushi and Ramen Bar
Sakatanoya
Episode: First Look: Sakatanoya Revolving Sushi & Ramen Bar
Jordan Palmer
Beer aficionado and former KSDK producer
St. Louis Magazine
Episode: St. Louis Beer 101 ft. Jordan Palmer (Drink314)
Chris Eckert
President and CEO of Eckert's Country Store and Farms
Eckert Farms
Episode: Peaches 101 with Chris Eckert
Danni Eickenhorst
Co-founder of HuSTL Hospitality Group
HuSTL Hospitality Group
Episode: STL Restaurants Rebuild After The Tornado
James Bommarito
Operating partner at Tony's Restaurant for the last decade
Tony's Restaurant
Episode: James Bommarito on the Legacy of Tony’s
Kurt Eller
Owner of Taco Buddha, a popular taco restaurant in St. Louis
Taco Buddha
Episode: Taco Buddha's Big News
Mike Randolph
Chef and restaurateur, owner of Nettie's
Episode: Mike Randolph’s Big Restaurant News

Hosts

George Mahe
Dining Editor at St. Louis Magazine, Host of Arch Eats
Cheryl Baehr
Dining critic at St. Louis Magazine, Co-host of Arch Eats

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • Fun local content

    Great exploration of the local scene by enthusiasts. The mispronunciation episode is the most STL local thing ever.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Katerberg
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fried Fish Oversight

    Loved the episode on fish fries. But any discussion of fried fish in the STL area has to include the iconic Marko’s in Madison.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thjkdexc
    United States2 years ago
  • The chocolate croissant 🔥

    Wow! You were not wrong about the chocolate croissant at Lucianna’s Pastries and “the river” of chocolate going through it…delicious!

    Love the podcast and specific recommendations- thank you!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    #HopeWins
    United States2 years ago
  • Fun and informative!

    I appreciate the inside scoop provided in this podcast! The best new restaurants episode (3) is going to save me a bunch of time and money by pointing out which places and specific dishes are worth trying.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pepper090
    United States2 years ago
  • Best new restaurants

    I love episode 3 for detailed reviews of new restaurants. The actual menu item recommendations are great! Looking forward to the new Tapas places most of all 🔥Keep up the good intel!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pepper090
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise the local focus and practical restaurant recommendations.
Show is seen as a go-to source for discovering new and notable spots in the St. Louis dining scene.
Guests often mention insider stories and behind-the-scenes dining insights as a strength.

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#116
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Apple Podcasts
#146
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First Look: Sakatanoya Revolving Sushi & Ramen Bar
Q: Can you tell us about the dining experience at Sakatanoya?
Sakatanoya features a two-layer conveyor belt system that serves sushi and hot dishes, with a modern design and a focus on Japanese cuisine.
First Look: Sakatanoya Revolving Sushi & Ramen Bar
Q: What inspired you to open Sakatanoya in St. Louis?
Anthony Wang felt a connection to St. Louis when exploring different cities and had an instant feeling that the Delmar Loop was the right place for his restaurant.
STL Restaurants Rebuild After The Tornado
Q: Will there be a Take Back The Block concert too?
It's a wait and see approach, focusing on community needs and potentially organizing more events.
STL Restaurants Rebuild After The Tornado
Q: What does it mean for overall growth and development?
The tornado disruption is a detour, but the business is resilient and adapting to new challenges.
STL Restaurants Rebuild After The Tornado
Q: What was the impact at Steve's and the fountain on Delmar? What kind of damage?
Fortunately, the buildings remained intact but suffered roof damage and lost critical systems like gas lines and HVAC.

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Two longtime St. Louis dining voices guide listeners through the local restaurant scene, from new openings and evolving dining trends to hidden gems and hospitality quirks. The show leans into practical recommendations, behind-the-scenes stories, and thoughtful critiques, often spotlighting specific neighborhoods, dishes, and venues to help gourmets, industry pros, and casual diners decide where to eat and how to plan visits. A strong sense of place comes through in analyses of the city's hospitality culture, with occasional guest perspectives from chefs, restaurateurs, and PR professionals that broaden the conversation beyond menu items to experience, service, and the business of dining.

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4. Jordan Palmer
5. Chris Eckert
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7. James Bommarito
8. Kurt Eller

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