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:
Lindberg's Tavern
In this episode of Savor the Ozarks, Joy Robertson chats with Ryan Dock and Eric Weiler, co-owners of Lindbergh’s Tavern on Commercial Street. They share the story of reviving this historic 1880s building, from its colorful past as a brothel to its transformation into a hotspot for ‘elevated bar fo…
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Nonna's Italian Cafe
In this episode of Savor the Ozarks, Joy Robertson chats with Shawn Kraft, owner of Nonna's Italian Cafe in Springfield, to uncover the rich history and authentic flavors behind this local gem. Shawn shares his journey from flipping burgers at Wendy’s to owning one of the most beloved Italian spots…
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Tea Bar & Bites
In this episode of Savor the Ozarks, Joy Robertson sits down with Colleen Smith, owner of Tea Bar and Bites, and Eleanor Taylor, owner of Prairie Pie, for a heartfelt conversation about big changes at this beloved local spot. After 21 years of serving up cozy vibes, delicious food, and over 70 type…
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Silver Dollar City
In this episode of Savor the Ozarks, Joy chats with Sam Hedrick, the Director of Food and Beverage at Silver Dollar City, who’s been serving up unforgettable food experiences at the park for 33 years! Starting as a 14-year-old busboy, Sam shares his journey to leading the culinary scene at one of t…
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Garbo's Pizzeria
On this episode of Savor the Ozarks, Joy sits down with Laine Scholz, owner of Springfield’s beloved Garbo's Pizzeria. Laine shares her journey of growing up in the family restaurant, to now leading it into its next chapter. Hear about their signature St. Louis-style pizza, famous house-made dressi…
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417 Foodist & 417 Good Eat'N: Thanksgiving!
In this special episode of Savor the Ozarks, Joy Robertson dives into all things Thanksgiving with Jeffrey Bates of 417 Good Eat'N and Billy Dove, the 417 Foodist. They chat about must-have dishes (dressing or mac and cheese, anyone?), holiday cooking mishaps, and their takes on Thanksgiving classi…
32:51
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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