Savor The Ozarks
Savor The Ozarks
Playlist by Savor The OzarksSavor 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…70 clip(s) in playlist
Keeping the Holidays Simple with Juliana Goodwin
If the holidays have you buried under cookies, casseroles, and expectations, Joy Robertson and food writer Juliana Goodwin are here with the gift of simplicity. In this festive video episode, Juliana shares her go-to five-ingredient recipes, including her melt-in-your-mouth peanut butter chocolate…
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J-Ho-Ho-B
🎄✨ It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like... J.HO.HO.B.! ✨🍸 If your Christmas spirit needs a little boost, step inside J.HO.HO.B., the holiday pop-up bar inside J.O.B. Public House on Walnut Street, where Christmas has officially exploded (in the best way possible). Joy Robertson chats with Nicole B…
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Ms. Gilmore’s
If you’ve ever dreamed of sipping tea in a storybook, Ms. Gilmore’s on Springfield’s Historic Commercial Street is your invitation to do just that. 💕 Manager Karen Butts shares how this pink, chandelier-filled gem became the enchanting spot locals can’t stop talking about. With its Alice in Wonde…
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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 thei…
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Chef James Cardelli
When life gave him every reason to quit, Chef James Cardelli turned it into fuel. Growing up in California with a rough start and no clear path, he found purpose in a Springfield kitchen, starting as a dishwasher at Jimm’s Steakhouse before working his way into the world of Michelin-starred dining …
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The Table
Nestled beside a row of towering grain silos, The Table is not your average restaurant... it’s a love letter to creativity, faith, and family. Sisters Sheri Perkins and Renee Textor built this stunning space from the ground up, turning a forgotten lot into one of Springfield’s most beautiful dining…
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Branson's Walkers
This week on Savor the Ozarks, Joy Robertson steps into the apocalypse... a delicious one! She’s at Branson’s Walkers, the zombie-themed walking taco joint dreamed up by owner William Doughty. 🧟 After 12 years in timeshare sales, William traded contracts for chips and chili, creating a one-of-a-k…
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Jo's Gather'n Place
This week on Savor the Ozarks, Joy Robertson pulls up a barstool at Jo’s Gather'n Place, a Springfield spot that’s been serving up home-cooked comfort and hometown connection for 25 years. Owner Jolene Eddington thought she’d only run the place for eight years... but when your restaurant becomes “…
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Mexican Villa
Grab your chips and sauce! 🍽 Joy Robertson is digging into a true Ozarks original! She’s sitting down with Garin Ferguson, the third-generation owner of Mexican Villa, to unwrap how a daring World War II pilot turned a taste of San Antonio into Springfield’s signature spin on Mexican food. Hear h…
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Low Gap Café
Joy Robertson takes a trip down Highway 7 to Jasper, Arkansas, where one of the Ozarks’ most surprising gems awaits: Low Gap Café. Owner Marie Bottini shares the remarkable story of how she and her late husband, Chef Nick Bottini, built a fine-dining destination “in the boonies.” Nick’s world-clas…
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