Ben Poremba’s Big Plans for 2024

Arch Eats

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In this episode of Arch Eats, <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/pz2BCrbRt0Cc5ddGUODf5CurC8fNKEpM1eNht1emb4N8GBCXaQ12F9iuBjr1dntX/++/topics/george-mahe/" rel="nofollow">George Mahe</a> and <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/pz2BCrbRt0Cc5ddGUODf5CurC8fNKEpM1eNht1emb4N8GBCXaQ12F9iuBjr1dntX/++/topics/cheryl-baehr/" rel="nofollow">Cheryl Baehr</a> are joined by Ben Poremba, three-time James Beard Award semifinalist and owner of <a href="https://bengelina.com/" rel="nofollow">Bengelina Hospitality Group</a>, which operates six restaurants, as well as culinary shop AO&Co. Poremba discusses the <a href="http://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/pz2BCrbRt0Cc5ddGUODf5CurC8fNKEpM1eNht1emb4N8GBCXaQ12F9iuBjr1dntX/++/dining/elaia-olio-and-nixta-slated-to-move-to-delmar-maker%E2%80%99s-district/" rel="nofollow">decision to move his three acclaimed flagship restaurants</a> (Olia, Elaia, Nixta) from Botanical Heights to the <a href="http://www.delmarmakerdistrict.org/" rel="nofollow">Delmar Maker District</a>. And he shares deteails about two new concepts slated to open in early 2024. Listen to get the inside scoop, and follow Arch Eats on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arch-eats/id1714524378" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0BfUm30GQXcfuYAWqwrsYs?si=432aaa0abc5646a4" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvNjMxNDcxOTItYzNkYy00YTNhLWFmNTEtYjBhNzAwZjRhYzhmLzlmYmY2OGRjLWZjZDktNGE5YS1iZTc0LWIwYWMwMTJmZDFiNi9iZDQxYzY5ZS1mOTM2LTQ2MGUtYmFmYS1iMGFjMDEzYWUzZGEvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwjg-oi6oLCCAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQBA" rel="nofollow">Google Podcasts</a>, or wherever podcasts are available. This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.westportstl.com/" rel="nofollow">Westport Plaza</a>. Soda Fountain Express and 360 Westport are opening soon at Westport Plaza. Follow Westport Plaza on social media (@westportstl) to keep up with the latest.<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arch-eats/id1714524378" rel="nofollow"></a>  Have an idea for a future Arch Eats episode? Send your thoughts or feedback to <a href="mailto:podcasts@stlmag.com" rel="nofollow">podcasts@stlmag.com</a>. Hungry for more? Subscribe to our <a href="https://info.stlmag.com/newsletters" rel="nofollow">Dining newsletters</a> for the freshest coverage on the local restaurant and culinary scene. And follow George (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/georgemahe/" rel="nofollow">@georgemahe</a>) and SLM on Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stlouismag/" rel="nofollow">@stlouismag</a>). Interested in being a podcast sponsor?  Contact Lauren Leppert at <a href="mailto:lleppert@stlmag.com" rel="nofollow">lleppert@stlmag.com</a>. Mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/pz2BCrbRt0Cc5ddGUODf5CurC8fNKEpM1eNht1emb4N8GBCXaQ12F9iuBjr1dntX/++/dining/elaia-olio-and-nixta-slated-to-move-to-delmar-maker%E2%80%99s-district/" rel="nofollow">Elaia, Olio, and Nixta slated to move to Delmar Maker District in 2024</a></li> <li>Ben Poremba announces two more restaurants in the Delmar Maker District </li> <li><a href="https://cellarhousestl.com/" rel="nofollow">Cellar House</a>: 5634 Telegraph, Oakville, 314-846-5100.</li> <li><a href="https://www.23westcoffee.com/" rel="nofollow">23 West Coffee</a>: 23 W. Lockwood, 314-260-7671.</li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/LuciAnnasPastriesofAlton/" rel="nofollow">LuciAnna’s Pastries of Alton</a>: 607 East Broadway, Alton, Il, 618-433-9989.</li> <li><a href="https://bengelina.com/" rel="nofollow">Bengelina Hospitality Group</a></li> <li><a href="https://bengelina.com/elaia" rel="nofollow">Elaia</a>: 1634 Tower Grove, Botanical Heights, 314-932-1088.</li> <li><a href="https://bengelina.com/olio" rel="nofollow">Olio</a>: 1634 Tower Grove, Botanical Heights, 314-932-1088.</li> <li><a href="https://bengelina.com/nixta" rel="nofollow">Nixta</a>: 1621 Tower Grove, Botanical Heights, 314-899-9000.</li> <li><a href="https://bengelina.com/aoco" rel="nofollow">AO&Co</a>.: 1641 Tower Grove, Botanical Heights, 314-899-0991</li> <li><a href="https://bengelina.com/deli-divine" rel="nofollow">Deli Divine</a>: 5501 Delmar, St. Louis, 314-987-3354.</li> <li><a href="https://bengelina.com/the-benevolent-king" rel="nofollow">The Benevolent King</a>: 7268 Manchester, Maplewood, 314-899-0440.</li> <li><a href="https://bengelina.com/bar-moro" rel="nofollow">Bar Moro</a>: 7610 Wydown, Clayton, 314-296-3000.</li> <li><a href="https://idolwolfstl.com/" rel="nofollow">Idol Wolf</a>: 1528 Locust, Downtown West, 314-325-0360.</li> <li><a href="https://thirddegreeglassfactory.com/" rel="nofollow">Third Degree Glass Factory</a>: 5200 Delmar, St. Louis, 314-367-4527.</li> </ul> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.