This week Michelle and Meera chat about a recent visit to Old Bakery Beer where they got to try new dishes from their menu including a pulled pork sandwich and a tofu parmesan sandwich. Also in the conversation is Daile’s Smokehouse where the barbecue is delicious but the sides here are equally as good. Also in the talk is a recent visit to Niche Food Group’s resurrected Porano, which was in the form of a pop-up at Wild Carrot as they gear up for their summer opening in Des Peres. Finally, they discuss the Saucy Soiree, Sauce’s annual grand tasting party where some of the city’s best restaurants and bars come out with creative and delicious tastings.

Old Bakery Beer

400 Landmarks Blvd., Alton, Illinois, 618-463-1470

Daile’s Smokehouse

2951 Dougherty Ferry Road, St. Louis, 636-529-1898

Porano Pop-Up

Saucy Soiree, June 23 at Union Station

Jalea

323 N. Main St., St. Charles, 314-303-0144

Levels Nigerian Cuisine

1405 Washington Ave., St. Louis, 314-571-9990

Planter’s House

1000 Mississippi Ave., St. Louis, 314-696-2603

Lazy Tiger

Idol Wolf

1528 Locust St., St. Louis, 314-325-0360