“This might be the most unusual episode yet,” exclaims George. Inspired by a recent deep dive on George’s “Ask George” column, “How often do you find yourself mispronouncing the name of a restaurant?” the Arch Eats hosts discuss the most mispronounced restaurant names in St. Louis. From classic Italian restaurants to the newcomers, learn the correct ways to pronounce these restaurants:
- Bacaro
- Edera
- Vicia
- Dou Dou Cafe
- Trattoria Marcella
- and more!
Plus, hear about George and Cheryl’s favorite foods from the often-mispronounced restaurants—and even learn how to correctly pronounce dishes. Tune in for the ultimate St. Louis dining language lesson! Listen and follow Arch Eats on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.
This whole thing started with me, with an article that I wrote. It started this whole mispronunciation thing when I learned about Acero. I placed a bet—and lost a $20 bet—that it was A-chair-o, and not Ah-churro. I called [Jim Fiala, owner of Acero] and he goes, “it actually is Ah-churro, but I don’t even say it that way.” —George Mahe
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Mentioned in this episode:
- Sum Tea House: 8501 Olive, University City, 314-222-1540.
- LoRusso’s Cucina – RIP: 3121 Watson, Lindenwood Park, 314-647-6222.
- Bacaro: 5105 Westwood, St. Peters, 636-244-0874.
- Acero: 7266 Manchester, Maplewood, 314-644-1790.
- Edera: 48 Maryland, Central West End, 314-361-7227.
- Vicia: 4260 Forest Park, Central West End, 314-553-9239.
- Peno: 7600 Wydown, Clayton, 314-899-9699.
- Dou Dou Café: 6318 Clayton, Richmond Heights, 314-952-2255.
- Pan d’Olive: 1603 McCausland, Franz Park, 314-647-8000.
- Cyrano’s Café: 603 East Lockwood, Webster Groves, 314-963-3232.
- Trattoria Marcella: 3600 Watson, Lindenwood Park, 314-352-7706.
- Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse: Multiple Locations.
- Piccadilly at Manhattan: 7201 Piccadilly, Ellendale, 314-646-0016.
- Hot Pizza, Cold Beer: 610 Washington, Downtown, 314-696-2033.
- Have A Cow Cattle Company: 2742 Lafayette, The Gate, 314-261-0305.
- GOTham & Eggs – RIP: 3139 South Grand, South Grand, 314-833-8355.
- Poke Doke: Multiple Locations
- Nachomama’s: 9643 Manchester, Rock Hill, 314-961-9110.
- Nudo House: Multiple Locations.
- Woofie’s: 1919 Woodson, Overland, 314-426-6291.
- Yummi Tummi: 3001 S Big Bend, Maplewood, 314-833-3277.
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- Ask George: How often do you find yourself mispronouncing the name of a restaurant?
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