Cooking a steak is simple. Cooking a great steak is an art. In this episode, George and Cheryl break down everything you need to know in order to prepare a truly great piece of meat. From sourcing, grades, and aging to cooking methods, temperatures, and resting, they get into every aspect of the process, beginning at the butcher counter and ending with you tucking into a positively delicious meal. Watch Arch Eats on YouTube and listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are available.

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Who makes the best chicken salad in St. Louis? For decades, there was only one answer, but in this episode, hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr dare to ask the question—and find some excellent options along the way. They’ll taste through 15 different locally-made versions of the dish, revealing tasting notes, stylistic differences and their personal preferences to help you navigate this picnic basket staple, just in time for summer. Watch Arch Eats on YouTube and listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are available.

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This episode is sponsored by St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station. Dive into a splash of magic at the St. Louis Aquarium every Thursday through Sunday until June 14 with Mermaids on the Mississippi, bringing you face-to-fin with real-life mermaids. Don’t miss your chance to experience the spectacle, the wonder, and the fun. Grab your tickets.

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Memorial Day is upon us, and we’re celebrating the unofficial start to grilling season in the most St. Louis way possible: An entire episode dedicated to pork steaks. George and Cheryl get into everything you ever wanted to know about this definitively St. Louis barbecue dish—and then some—with the metro area’s undisputed king of the cut, BEAST Craft BBQ’s David Sandusky. From sauces to rubs, thickness to cooking fuel, the three will touch on every aspect of this venerated barbecue item so that you have all the information you need to make your backyard cookouts more delicious. Bust out the jorts, crack open a Busch and settle in to learn how you can make this your most St. Louis summer ever. Watch Arch Eats on YouTube and listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are available.

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