Arch Eats: Where to Eat Before Every Muny Show

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 Muny experience by pairing each show with some of the city’s most popular restaurants. Whether you’re looking for a dine-in affair or some casual takeout to enjoy under the stars, Madi creatively pairs each of this season’s productions with local eateries that match the show’s theme. From turkey legs for Shrek to Middle Eastern delicacies for Ain’t Too Proud, Madi has you covered to make this your most delicious Muny season yet. Watch Arch Eats on YouTube and listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are available.

I know in [Shrek] the movie, there’s rats on a stick or something. We’re not gonna tell the readers to eat that.” –ML

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Mentioned in this episode:

Madi’s Substack
VanHoesen House of Cheesecakes, 9226 Manchester, Rock Hill, 314-249-3416
The Scottish Arms, 8 S. Sarah, Central West End, 314-932-7303
Mosito’s BBQ, Soulard Farmer’s Market and 1317 Washington, Downtown West, 314-319-7223
Twisted Rolls Chimney Cakes, 14640 Manchester, Ballwin, 636-386-5025
Buzz’s Hawaiian Grill, 3457 Magnolia, Tower Grove East, 314-875-0076
Yellowbelly, 4659 Lindell, Central West End, 314-499-1509
La Pizza, Multiple locations
Aubrey, 3001 Locust, Midtown, 636-887-1617
Nicky Slices, 2240 Edwards, The Hill, no public phone listed
Sameem Afghan Restaurant & Catering, 4341 Manchester, Forest Park Southeast (The Grove), 314-534-9500
Sultan Mediterranean Restaurant, 4200 Manchester, Forest Park Southeast (The Grove), 314-390-2020
STL Toasted, 2201 Macklind, The Hill, 314-776-2926
Trattoria Marcella, 3600 Watson, Southwest Garden, 314-352-7706
Anthonino’s Taverna, 2225 Macklind, The Hill, 314-773-4455
Monte Bello Pizzeria, 3662 Weber, Lemay, 314-638-8861
Clementine’s Naughty & Nice Ice Cream, Multiple locations
Extra Wavy, 3359 Chouteau, Tower Grove South, 314-346-1165
Himalayan Yeti, 3515 S. Kingshighway, North Hampton, 314-354-8338

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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.