'Arch Eats' Podcast: A taste of Ireland in St. Louis

Hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr discuss St. Louis’ Irish dining options, going beyond the standard shepherd’s pie and corned beef and cabbage. They highlight several top area Irish bars, including the atmosphere and must-try dishes. They also share insights about the best places to enjoy corned beef, from classic delis to newer spots, in addition to exploring unique Irish treats such as frozen Irish coffee and shamrock potato chips. This episode concludes with a microrant about the use of vacuum cleaners in restaurants. Listen, follow, and review Arch Eats on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever podcasts are available.

George: You can tell that this is a quintessential Irish bar in St. Louis. On their blackboard menu, you see “Mozzarella Available.“

Cheryl: I love it.

George: Welcome to St. Louis!

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Mentioned in this episode:

Smitty’s Food & Drink: 14876 Clayton, Chesterfield, 636-391-1522.
Duck Inn Market: 324 St. Louis, Valley Park, 646-529-8388.
The Pat Connolly Tavern: 6400 Oakland, Dogtown, 314-647-7287.
Seamus McDaniel’s: 1208 Tamm, Dogtown, 314-645-6337.
O’Connell’s Pub: 4652 Shaw, Shaw, 314-773-6600.
Helen Fitzgerald’s: 3650 S. Lindbergh, Sunset Hills, 314-984-0026.
Clancy’s Pub at the Barn: 930 Kehrs Mill, Ballwin, 636-394-2199.
The Original Clancy’s Irish Pub: 40 Old State, Ellisville, 636-391-6154.
Maggie O’Brien’s: Downtown West and Sunset Hills.
Riley’s Pub: 3458 Arsenal, Tower Grove East, 314-664-7474.
Fallon’s Bar & Grill: Olivette and Ellisville.
Foley’s Bar: 3522 Greenwood, Maplewood, 314-645-6424.
McGurk’s: 1200 Russell, St. Louis, 314-776-8309.
Protzel’s Deli: 7608 Wydown, Clayton, 314-721-4445.
Carl’s Deli: 6401 Clayton, Clayton, 314-721-2393.
Kohn’s Kosher Deli: 10405 Old Olive, Creve Coeur, 314-569-0727.
Posh Nosh: 8115 Maryland, Clayton, 314-862-1890.
Lester’s: 9906 Clayton, Ladue, 314-994-0055.
Stellar Hog: Holly Hills and Chesterfield.
Heavy Riff: 6413 Clayton, Dogtown, no phone.
Deli Divine: 5501 Delmar, Delmar Divine, 314-987-3354.
Lefty’s Bagels: 13359 Olive, Chesterfield, 314-275-0959.
Baileys’ Chocolate Bar: 1915 Park, Lafayette Square, 314-241-8100.
Momo: 9500 Manchester, Rock Hill, 314-942-2172.
The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern: 2 S. 20th, Downtown West, 314-802-3400.
St. Louis Kolache: Eight metro area locations.
Hank’s Cheesecakes: 1063 S. Big Bend, Richmond Heights, 314-781-0300.
Starr’s: 1135 S. Big Bend, Richmond Heights, 314-781-2345.

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About The Hosts

George Mahe

George Mahe has spent most of his life immersed in the restaurant industry, owning and operating establishments before delving into food journalism. He began reviewing restaurants for St. Louis Magazine 35 years ago under the pseudonym “Arnie Boye” (a tribute to his dog) and became the magazine’s first dining editor in 1992. His fair and balanced approach spawned a local restaurant consulting company, and further ventures in ownership. In 2006, he returned to SLM. George spearheads the magazine’s dining coverage, curates the weekly Dining Out newsletter, and co-hosts the Arch Eats podcast. George lives in University City with his wife, Suzi. Send your dining questions to [email protected].

Cheryl Baehr

Cheryl Baehr has been telling the story of the St. Louis dining scene since 2013, drawing upon her decades-plus experience in the industry and her passion for food and the people who make our city so delicious. A graduate of the University of Missouri St. Louis and the University of Denver, Cheryl left a career in government in Washington, DC to return to her hometown to write about food, first as longtime dining critic for the Riverfront Times and now as a staff writer, co-host of the Arch Eats podcast, and editor of the Dining In newsletter at St. Louis Magazine. When she’s not celebrating the St. Louis food scene, you can find this proud Florissantonian and recent University City expat sipping on coffee at her home in Wildwood with her daughter, Coretta, her partner, Nick, her step-dog, Van, and her beloved Great Pyrenees, Chloe.