Arch Eats

George Mahe, Cheryl Baehr

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Booking Overview

Arch Eats is St. Louis Magazine’s show that helps diners (and media) get the behind-the-scenes context on local restaurants—what to order, where to go, and why certain spots matter. It’s a strong booking platform for restaurant leaders and food experts because the audience is local, curious, and editorially driven.

Metrics

Episodes: 71

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: <1k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

YouTube: 1.0k subscribers

Instagram: 73.0k followers

Contact Information

podcasts@stlmag.com

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Host

George Mahe - Dining editor at St. Louis Magazine. Co-hosts Arch Eats, where he guides listeners through the local restaurant scene with editorial context, backstories, and insider dining guidance.

Cheryl Baehr - Dining critic at St. Louis Magazine. Co-hosts Arch Eats, offering tasting-focused and opinionated insights into St. Louis restaurants and local food staples.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Local or regional restaurant/BBQ professionals with an established reputation in a specific item or niche (e.g., pitmasters, chefs, brand owners), plus dining industry figures that can speak authoritatively to preparation, sourcing, and culinary culture in St. Louis.
Required Achievements:  
Known for a signature dish/item (e.g., pork steak), Leads a notable local restaurant or BBQ operation, Recognized by local media/food communities as a go-to authority

Recent Guest Discussions

David Sandusky - Pork Steak Grilling And Barbecue Craft—sauces, Rubs, Thickness, Cooking Fuel, And How To Prepare The Dish.

Recent Topics

Restaurants, Food, Dining, Barbecue, Tacos

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Arch Eats
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Where to Eat Before Every Muny Show

June 30, 2026

It’s summer in St. Louis, which means one of the region’s most beloved traditions is underway: Muny season. The Tony Award-winning outdoor theater is an essential part of St. Louis culture and one of our city’s crown jewels. It’s also the perfect jumping off point for enjoying some delicious food. That’s how local food writer Madi Lee sees it. The SLM contributor recently put together a fun guide to help you enhance your Mu...

A St. Louis Guide to Great Steak

June 16, 2026

Cooking a steak is simple. Cooking a great steak is an art. In this episode, George and Cheryl break down everything you need to know in order to prepare a truly great piece of meat. From sourcing, grades, and aging to cooking methods, temperatures, and resting, they get into every aspect of the process, beginning at the butcher counter and ending with you tucking into a positively delicious meal. Watch Arch Eats on YouTube and listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, ...

St. Louis Chicken Salad Taste Test

June 02, 2026

Who makes the best chicken salad in St. Louis? For decades, there was only one answer, but in this episode, hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr dare to ask the question—and find some excellent options along the way. They’ll taste through 15 different locally-made versions of the dish, revealing tasting notes, stylistic differences and their personal preferences to help you navigate this picnic basket staple, just in time for summer. Watch Arch Eats on YouTube an...

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