Eric Schmid

1 week ago | stlmag.com | Melissa Meinzer |Eric Schmid |Joseph Hess |Emily Adams

In this episode of The 314 Podcast, host Sarah Fenske talks with state Representative Steve Butz (D-St. Louis) about the dramatic end to this year’s legislative session—and what that bodes for tornado relief for St. Louis, as well as Gov. Mike Kehoe’s desire to contribute millions in state funding to keep Kansas City sports teams in Missouri. Then, Sarah chats with SLM staff writer Ryan Krull about cyclists’ demands for big changes to Gravois Avenue after two recent deaths.

1 week ago | stlmag.com | Melissa Meinzer |Eric Schmid |Joseph Hess |Emily Adams

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.

1 week ago | stlmag.com | Eric Schmid

The recent meteoric rise of artificial intelligence tools has brought with it heaps of hype surrounding its seemingly endless potential use cases. Some tech billionaires envision a world where AI replaces most everything humans currently do. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates suggested in March it would replace doctors and teachers. Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg went further, saying an AI could be your friend or even therapist.

2 weeks ago | stlmag.com | Eric Schmid

Mayor Cara Spencer gave a press conference yesterday afternoon outside a firehouse in Fountain Park, with destruction from last week’s tornado still apparent on the other side of Enright Avenue. She fought back tears recounting the hardship she has seen over the past several days in the areas hardest hit by the tornado. “There aren’t words. Whole entire sides, fronts, backs, tops of homes are missing. People have wrapped their personal belongings in Saran wrap,” she said.

2 weeks ago | stlmag.com | Melissa Meinzer |Eric Schmid |George Mahe |Ryan Krull

In a special edition of the Arch Eats podcast, co-hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr are back with an exciting scoop for St. Louis food fans. Joining them in the studio is Kurt Eller, the visionary behind the beloved Taco Buddha restaurants. Kurt reveals exclusive details about his highly anticipated third restaurant—from its location and design details to the planned opening timeline. Get the inside scoop straight from the source—and maybe even a sneak peek at your new favorite spot.