This week Liz and Meera discuss croissants, perfect samosas, an iconic beef shawarma, nostalgic marble cake and Portuguese egg tarts.

Nathaniel Reid Bakery

11243 Manchester Road, Kirkwood, 314-858-1019, nrbakery.com

Bar Moro

7610 Wydown Blvd., Clayton, bengelina.com/bar-moro

Yellowbelly

4659 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, 314-499-1509, yellowbellystl.com

Everest Cafe & Bar

4145 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, 314-531-4800, everestinthegrovestl.com

Medina Mediterranean Grill

medinagrill.com

Helfer’s Pastries & Deli Cafe

380 St. Ferdinand St., Florissant, 314-837-6050, helferspastries.com

Federhofer's Bakery

9005 Gravois Road, St. Louis, 314-832-5116, federhofersbakery.com

The Foundry Bakery

11424 Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, 314-884-1116, thefoundrybakery.com