Cafe B-29
On this episode of Savor the Ozarks, Joy sits down with Chaz Koeppen and Matt Gann, the heart and soul behind Cafe B-29 in Ozark, where they’re serving up more than just amazing food—they’re honoring heroes. With Veteran’s Day around the corner, Chaz and Matt share the incredible story of how their…
Pappy's Place BBQ
On this episode of Savor the Ozarks, Joy sits down with Landon and Stephanie Campbell, the new owners of Pappy's Place in Springfield, Missouri. Pappy's Place has been the longest-running restaurant in Springfield's history, starting in 1926 (although the name hasn't always been Pappy's!) The Campb…
Neighbor's Mill Bakery & Cafe
In this episode of Savor the Ozarks, Joy sits down with Clif and Lauren Brown, owners of Neighbor's Mill Bakery & Cafe in Springfield, Missouri. Neighbor's Mill is a family-owned bakery/cafe specializing in handcrafted, all-natural breads, grilled and cold sandwiches, soups, salads, desserts and co…
Metropolitan Grill
On this episode of Savor the Ozarks, Joy sits down with Pat Duran, the owner of Metropolitan Grill in Springfield, Missouri. Pat's passion for cooking was sparked by watching his mother cook for their large family (He's one of TWELVE). In 2005, Pat took over Metropolitan Grill and has crafted a ver…
Prairie Pie
On this episode of Savor the Ozarks, Joy sits down with Eleanor Taylor, founder of Prairie Pie. Prairie Pie is a sweet and savory pie company located in downtown Springfield, Missouri that offers unique, handmade sweet pies and pot pies. Eleanor began her baking career here in the Midwest in her gr…
Big Momma's
On this episode of Savor the Ozarks, Joy sits down with Lyle Foster, the fun-loving owner of Big Momma's Coffee and Espresso Bar. What started as Lyle coming to Springfield to watch his daughter play in a college basketball game in 2004, led to him exploring Historic Commercial Street and falling i…
JW's Kitchen
On this episode of Savor the Ozarks, Joy sits down with Andy Hampshire, owner of JW's Kitchen! Andy was born and raised in Middlewich, England, and came to the Ozarks in 1999 for an internship at Big Cedar. Eventually, Andy and his wife took over the Ozarks favorite, Farmer's Gastropub. The brunch …
Jimm's Steakhouse and Pub
On this week's episode of Savor the Ozarks, Joy sits down with Jimm Swafford, owner of Jimm's Steakhouse and Pub. Jimm has always been in the food industry at some capacity, and when theopportunity came to have a steakhouse of his own, he seized it! Voted one of 417's finest restaurants, Jimm's Ste…
Split Social Kitchen
On this episode of Savor the Ozarks, Joy sits down with Split Social Kitchen co-founder, Kristen Brunelle, to talk all about the fun and intriguing ways they approach food and drink at Split. With a passion for food and a good time, their mission each day is to give every guest an experience they c…
White House Chef, Guy Mitchell
Listen in on Joy's final conversation at the National Restaurant Show with a very intriguing guest. Joy's old friend Guy Mitchell has quite the resume, and the stories to accompany it. Chef Guy Mitchell has served as Executive Chef for the Philadelphia Eagles, all of the "Rocky" Hollywood film set…