Arch Eats: Unusual BBQ dishes in St. Louis

Everyone has their favorite spots for ribs or pulled pork or brisket, but where do you go when you get a hankering for something a little more unusual? On this episode of Arch Eats, hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr search St. Louis smokehouses for their most unique dishes—everything from Jamaican-inspired chicken to a vegan specialty that can fool even the most avowed carnivore. Tune in to hear about their mouthwatering finds. Listen and follow Arch Eats on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are available.

”Go for the Phillips 66 gas, stay for the pork loin.” –George Mahe

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Mentioned in this episode:

Wonton King, 8116 Olive, U City, 314-567-9997.
Piccadilly at Manhattan, 7201 Piccadilly, Ellendale, 314-646-0016.
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Adam’s Smokehouse, 2819 Watson, Clifton Heights, 314-875-9890.
Dalie’s Smokehouse, 2951 Dougherty Ferry, Valley Park, 636-529-8198.
Duke’s BBQ Shack, 100 Ash, Wentzville, 636-856-9227.
Mi Hungry BBQ & Jamaican Cuisine, 8660 St. Charles Rock, Overland, 314-427-3368.
A Touch of Texas BBQ, 3559 Arsenal, Tower Grove East, 314-405-8850.
The Shaved Duck, 2900 Virginia, Tower Grove East, 314-806-0688.
BEAST Craft BBQ Co., 20 S. Belt, Belleville, 618-257-9000 + two other locations.
C&K Barbecue, 4390 Jennings Sta., Goodfellow Terrace, 314-385-8100.
Roper’s Ribs, 6929 W.Florissant, O’Fallon, 314-381-6200.
Sister Cities Cajun, 3550 S. Broadway, Marine Villa, 314-405-0447.
Gobble Stop Smokehouse, 1227 Castillon Arcade Plz., Creve Coeur, 314-878-5586.
O’B Que’s, 158 Long, Chesterfield, 636-778-9675.

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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.