Unusual BBQ Dishes in St. Louis

Arch Eats

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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 <a href="http://stlmag.com/author/george-mahe" rel="nofollow">George Mahe</a> and <a href="http://stlmag.com/author/cheryl-baehr" rel="nofollow">Cheryl Baehr</a> 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 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkvOXGJHENgtHtcRMnGPVFW" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0BfUm30GQXcfuYAWqwrsYs?si=432aaa0abc5646a4" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arch-eats/id1714524378" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a>, or wherever podcasts are available. 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Mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li><a href="https://asianfoodstl.com/" rel="nofollow">Wonton King</a>, 8116 Olive, U City, 314-567-9997.</li> <li><a href="https://thepiccadilly.com/" rel="nofollow">Piccadilly at Manhattan</a>, 7201 Piccadilly, Ellendale, 314-646-0016.</li> <li><a href="https://fox2now.com/studiostl/food-and-drink/st-louis-magazine-editor-george-mahe-shares-where-to-get-some-of-the-best-bbq-in-the-are/" rel="nofollow">Studio STL_unusual BBQ</a> , TV air date May 19, 2025</li> <li><a href="https://www.adamssmokehouse.com/" rel="nofollow">Adam’s Smokehouse</a>, 2819 Watson, Clifton Heights, 314-875-9890.</li> <li><a href="https://www.daliessmokehouse.com/" rel="nofollow">Dalie’s Smokehouse</a>, 2951 Dougherty Ferry, Valley Park, 636-529-8198.</li> <li><a href="https://dukesbbqshack.com/" rel="nofollow">Duke’s BBQ Shack</a>, 100 Ash, Wentzville, 636-856-9227.</li> <li><a href="https://www.mihungrybbqjamaicacuisine.com/" rel="nofollow">Mi Hungry BBQ & Jamaican Cuisine</a>, 8660 St. Charles Rock, Overland, 314-427-3368.</li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559121496733" rel="nofollow">A Touch of Texas BBQ</a>, 3559 Arsenal, Tower Grove East, 314-405-8850.</li> <li><a href="https://www.theshavedduck.com/" rel="nofollow">The Shaved Duck</a>, 2900 Virginia, Tower Grove East, 314-806-0688.</li> <li><a href="https://www.beastcraftbbq.com/" rel="nofollow">BEAST Craft BBQ Co.</a>, 20 S. Belt, Belleville, 618-257-9000 + two other locations.</li> <li><a href="http://www.ckbbqstl.com/" rel="nofollow">C&K Barbecue</a>, 4390 Jennings Sta., Goodfellow Terrace, 314-385-8100.</li> <li><a href="https://www.ropersribs.com/" rel="nofollow">Roper’s Ribs</a>, 6929 W.Florissant, O’Fallon, 314-381-6200.</li> <li><a href="https://www.sistercitiescajun.com/" rel="nofollow">Sister Cities Cajun</a>, 3550 S. Broadway, Marine Villa, 314-405-0447.</li> <li><a href="https://gobblestopsmokehouse.net/" rel="nofollow">Gobble Stop Smokehouse</a>, 1227 Castillon Arcade Plz., Creve Coeur, 314-878-5586.</li> <li><a href="https://www.obques.com/" rel="nofollow">O’B Que’s</a>, 158 Long, Chesterfield, 636-778-9675.</li> </ul> You may also enjoy these SLM articles: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/arch-eats/" rel="nofollow">More episode of Arch Eats</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/arch-eats/episode-17/" rel="nofollow">‘Arch Eats’ Podcast: Best BBQ in St. Louis</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/dining/best-bbq/" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/dining/best-bbq/" rel="nofollow">The best BBQ in St. Louis</a></li> </ul> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.