Savor The Ozarks
Savor The Ozarks
Savor The Ozarks, hosted by Joy Robertson, is a weekly podcast about the culinary scene around the Ozarks and beyond. Joy will share stories, talk with restaurant owners, and give special insight into beloved, local restaurants. Join Joy on her passionate journey to Savor The Ozarks!Social links:
Mother's Brewing Company
Joy is heading to the "Bread Box" to chat with Jeff Seifried about the heart and hustle behind Mother’s Brewing Company. From his days at Drury University and serving on City Council to taking the reins of this iconic Springfield brand, Jeff shares how a 100-year-old bakery became a powerhouse for …
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St. Michael’s
Joy is sitting down with a true Springfield icon, Nick Russo, at the corner of South and McDaniel! This week, we’re diving into the incredible backstory of how a Jersey boy from Atlantic City ended up becoming a staple of the Ozarks. Nick shares the hilarious story of getting accepted to college i…
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Finnegan's Wake
Get ready to feel the luck of the Irish! ☘️🌈 Joy is hanging out at the iconic Finnegan's Wake to get the scoop on 20 years of Irish tradition in downtown Springfield. She chats with owner Clayton Baker about everything from their historic 1800s building to the "non-serious" trivia nights that hav…
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Mr. Gilberti's Place
A hidden Italian gem with Chicago roots, celebrity stories, and recipes passed down for generations. 🍝🍕 Joy heads to Mr. Gilberti’s Place near Branson to sit down with Susan Gilberti and current owner James “Andy” Tolliver. The restaurant started with a Chicago pizza background and has grown int…
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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 the opportunity came to have a steakhouse of his own, he seized it! Voted one of 417's finest restaurants, Jimm's St…
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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 the opportunity came to have a steakhouse of his own, he seized it! Voted one of 417's finest restaurants, Jimm's St…
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The Safe Spoon
What if you could order anything on a menu and never worry about allergies again? 🥹✨ Joy sits down with Katrina “Kat” Hagan of The Safe Spoon, Springfield’s newest completely allergen-free café. The Safe Spoon is free from the FDA’s top 9 allergens: milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fis…
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Coyote's Adobe Café
What does it take to keep a local restaurant rocking for more than 30 years? 🔥🍗 Joy grabs a seat at Coyote’s Adobe Café with owner Dave Bauer, who opened the doors in 1992 with one simple goal… survive longer than the place before him. Safe to say, he did a little more than that. 😉 Dave…
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Big Cedar Lodge: Celebration of Tastes 2026
✨🍷 Get ready to savor one of the most indulgent weekends in the Ozarks. 🍽️✨ Joy Robertson heads to the breathtaking Big Cedar Lodge to sit down with Mark Stoner, Vice President of Food and Beverage, for a mouthwatering conversation about the legendary Celebration of Taste. Now in its 32nd…
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Stardust Ballroom
Ever wondered where people in the Ozarks go to get dressed up, sip a classic cocktail, and dance the night away? 💃🕺✨ Joy Robertson steps inside the Stardust Ballroom with Louie Michael, the voice and heart behind one of Springfield’s most unique nightlife spots. From big band nights and social d…
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