Savor The Ozarks

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 dressing, and Laine’s sweet addition: baked cakes! She also opens up about her passion for empowering her team, giving back to the community, and the ups and downs of running a family-owned business. It’s a slice of inspiration you won’t want to miss!

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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 classics. Get inspired by unique recipe twists, fun appetizer ideas, and even a debate on cranberry sauce! Plus, they share their favorite holiday cocktails, desserts, and creative ways to tackle leftovers. What are your Thanksgiving must-haves? Have any memorable recipes or holiday fails? Join the conversation by emailing Joy at [email protected], and let’s savor the season together!

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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 WWII veteran grandfathers inspired them to open a cafe that celebrates the American spirit. Get a taste of the cafe’s nostalgic, diner-style vibe, complete with military memorabilia donated by patrons, and hear all about their commitment to fresh, homemade meals (including their award-winning jalapeño popper burger!) They also dive into their community efforts and some memorable moments spent with veterans here in the Ozarks. Soak in all that and more, RIGHT HERE on Savor the Ozarks!

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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 Campbells strive to maintain the fun traditions, like "Hacker Day", while also keeping things fresh by introducing great new menu items, like the Cuban and Reuban sandwiches. From live music events held in the courtyard, to its unique dollar bill ceiling, Pappy's Place is FAR from boring and full of rich Ozarks history. Learn more about a quaint little place that has a corner of Joy's heart, RIGHT HERE on Savor the Ozarks!

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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 coffee/espresso drinks. The idea for Neighbor's Mill started in the mid '90s with Lauren's parents, Mike and Karin Nabors. They had a goal to produce made-from-scratch, handcrafted breads and pastries.

Mike and Karin wanted to make bread the “star of the show” on their cafe menu and create the atmosphere of a 100-year-old grist mill. They offer 25+ varieties of hand-crafted bread, and you'll never find any preservatives or artificial flavorings in them. If you're anywhere in the Ozarks, they bet you can find a grocery store, health food store or restaurant near you that's serving their bread. Listen in on their amazing journey to becoming a beloved Ozarks staple RIGHT HERE on Savor the Ozarks!

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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 very eclectic menu, featuring steaks, seafood, pasta, and unique dishes inspired by customers whose names are penned on the menu. Pat shares his love for the vibrant restaurant scene in the Ozarks and his philosophy of creating memorable experiences for customers. Hear more about this Springfield spot where it feels like everyone TRULY knows your name, RIGHT HERE on Savor the Ozarks!

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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 grandmother’s kitchen, baking and decorating hundreds of Christmas cookies. Since the age of 16 she has been creating custom desserts for bakeries in Springfield and New York City. To hear more about Eleanor and her journey of being a baker and business woman, listen in RIGHT HERE on this episode of Savor the Ozarks!

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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 in love with it. He took an old condemned building and turned it into the beloved coffee bar we know and love today. From sandwiches, scratch-made pastries, muffins and scones, to just a simply amazing cup of coffee, Big Momma's has it all. Get the inside scoop on this bright staple of Historic Commercial Street, RIGHT HERE on Savor the Ozarks!

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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 that they put on at Farmers Gastropub was so successful, that they decided to open a whole new restaurant around it! JW's Kitchen menu is a hybrid of the best American and English breakfast dishes, alongside some interesting new ones that are all created with local ingredients. Listen in on the heartfelt story of how JW's came to be and all they have to offer RIGHT HERE on Savor the Ozarks!

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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 Steakhouse and Pub offers the finest foods you would expect from a prestigious Award-Winning Steakhouse. Hear more about Jimm, his story, and those legendary doors NOW on Savor the Ozarks!

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