
Dining Destinations a Short Drive Away
Arch Eats
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<p>In this episode of <em>Arch Eats</em>, hosts <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/Z7WqVzhZW7Nj79JK0copzze5IglC3lXTivYa7VwuyjYiGgoyT4YEXMMMNe6tkXzS/++/topics/george-mahe/" rel="nofollow">George Mahe</a> and <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/Z7WqVzhZW7Nj79JK0copzze5IglC3lXTivYa7VwuyjYiGgoyT4YEXMMMNe6tkXzS/++/topics/cheryl-baehr/" rel="nofollow">Cheryl Baehr</a> discuss getting out of town with charming "mini road trips" for great meals within a 45-minute drive of the metro area. From Oprah's favorite pecan pie and unique farm-to-table experiences to a James Beard-nominated restaurant and more, discover 10 spots for your next dining adventure—and enjoy a scenic drive along the way.</p>
<p><strong>Note</strong>:<em> 1929 Pizza & Wine is moving from Wood River to Edwardsville in October. </em></p>
<p><strong>This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://stagesstlouis.org/newsies/" rel="nofollow">STAGES St. Louis</a> and <a href="https://www.urbanchestnut.com/" rel="nofollow">Urban Chestnut Brewing Company</a>.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Mentioned in this episode:</strong></p>
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<li><a href="https://kimsbopshop.com/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Kim’s Bop Shop</strong></a>: 2360 Hampton (ghost kitchen inside The Hill Food Co.), The Hill, 361-548-7866</li>
<li><a href="https://lonaslileats.com/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Lona’s Lil Eats</strong></a>: 2199 California, Fox Park, 314-925-8938</li>
<li><a href="https://www.blkmtnstlwinehouse.com/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Black Mountain Wine House</strong></a>: 354 N. Boyle, Central West End, blkmtnwinehousestl@gmail.com</li>
<li><a href="https://thehawthorneinn.net/" rel="nofollow"><strong>The Hawthorne Inn</strong></a>: 123 Front, Labadie, Mo., 636-451-0004</li>
<li><a href="https://1929pizzaandwine.com/" rel="nofollow"><strong>1929 Pizza & Wine</strong></a>: 7 N. Wood River, Wood River, Il., 618-216-2258</li>
<li><a href="https://www.moussallisprime.com/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Moussalli’s Prime Steakhouse</strong></a>: 7415 IL-143, Edwardsville, Il., 618-656-0281</li>
<li><a href="https://grafted.wine/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Grafted Wine Bar & Lounge</strong></a>: 310 E. Washington, Belleville, Il., magda@grafted.wine</li>
<li><a href="https://www.junesinshiloh.com/" rel="nofollow"><strong>June’s Breakfast + Patio</strong></a>: 430 S Main, Shiloh, Il., team@junesinshiloh.com</li>
<li><a href="https://augustthemansion.com/" rel="nofollow"><strong>August The Mansion</strong></a>: 1680 Mansion, O’Fallon, Il., 618-607-8040</li>
<li><a href="https://www.rootfoodwine.com/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Root Food + Wine</strong></a>: 5525 Walnut, Augusta, Mo., 636-544-1009</li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/frederkingseaglesnest/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Eagle’s Nest</strong></a>: 120 W. Front, Addieville, Il., 618-424-7777</li>
<li><a href="https://www.statestreetmarketofalton.com/" rel="nofollow"><strong>State Street Market</strong></a>: 208 State, Alton, Il., 618-462-8800</li>
<li><a href="https://theblueowl.com/" rel="nofollow"><strong>The Blue Owl</strong></a>: 6116 Second, Kimmswick, Mo., 636-464-3128</li>
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<li><strong><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/Z7WqVzhZW7Nj79JK0copzze5IglC3lXTivYa7VwuyjYiGgoyT4YEXMMMNe6tkXzS/++/dining/august-the-mansion-now-open-in-o-fallon-il/" rel="nofollow">August the Mansion opens in O'Fallon, Illinois</a></strong></li>
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