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Savor The Ozarks

Around 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!

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47:58

Chef James Cardelli

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2025/10/31

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 in Chicago.In this Savor the Ozarks episode, Joy Robertson sits down with James as he shares how persistence landed him in elite restaurants and how he’s now gearing up to help Billy Parisi

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44:29

The Table

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2025/10/24

Nestled beside a row of towering grain silos,The Tableis not your average restaurant... it’s a love letter to creativity, faith, and family. SistersSheri PerkinsandRenee Textorbuilt this stunning space from the ground up, turning a forgotten lot into one of Springfield’s most beautiful dining spots.Inside, you’ll findcrystal chandeliers, cozy fireplaces, antique finds,and food that feels like home but tastes like vacation. From bourbon peanut butter pancakes 🥞 to their famous

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37:36

Branson's Walkers

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2025/10/17

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-kind spot where tacos come in a bag and every bite is a little bit wild. From theCrawlerto the Chipocalypse, these walking tacos are served with a side of creativity and maybe a few creepy

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32:28

Jo's Gather'n Place

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2025/10/10

This week onSavor the Ozarks, Joy Robertson pulls up a barstool atJo’s Gather'n Place, a Springfield spot that’s been serving up home-cooked comfort and hometown connection for 25 years.OwnerJolene Eddingtonthought she’d only run the place for eight years... but when your restaurant becomes “likeCheers… with food,” it’s hard to walk away. FromMeatloaf MondaystoWalleye WednesdaysandSteak Fridays, Jo’s is all about homemade favorites, friendly faces,

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47:55

Mexican Villa

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2025/10/03

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 howHargrave Fergusonand his friend Mike from Mexico Citycreated those famous hot, mild, and sweet sauces still made from scratch today. You’ll laugh at the story of the fur coat that fell

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52:32

Low Gap Café

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2025/09/26

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 Bottinishares the remarkable story of how she and her late husband, Chef Nick Bottini, built a fine-dining destination “in the boonies.” Nick’s world-class culinary chops brought dishes like pan-seared scallops with mango curry cream sauce, house-made pastas, and perfectly seared steaks to a tiny town most people would drive

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46:25

Retro Metro

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2025/09/19

This week, Joy Robertson sits down with Brandon “Chef Tiny” Moore, the chef who turned nostalgia into a menu and made Springfield fall in love all over again. At Retro Metro, you’ll find classics from the old Metropolitan Grill (yes, the famous flash-fried spinachand cocoa pastaare back!) right alongside new hits like the outrageous Fat Tiny Burger. Chef Tiny dishes on everything, like growing up with casserole-loving Midwestern roots, cooking at Charlie Trotter’s in Chicago,

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30:59

OTC's Scallions

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2025/09/12

Joy Robertson pulls back the curtain at OTC’s student-run restaurant,Scallions, where culinary students transform their classroom into a real fine-dining experience. 👨‍🍳👩‍🍳Chef Daniel Pliska shares why everything (and we meaneverything) is made from scratch. Lisa Gardner reveals how she trains students in the art of hospitality and why she sometimes tells them to “go talk to the vegetables” when the stress gets real. You’ll also hear from proud program

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28:39

Palm & Paddle Grille

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2025/09/05

Ever wished you could sneak away to the Caribbean without leaving Springfield? That’s exactly the vibe Greg Walker is serving up at Palm & Paddle. 🌴 Joy Robertson sits down with Greg to hear how a hotel owner whoswore he’d never open a restaurantended up creating a tropical getaway right here in Springfield. From jerk chicken and coconut shrimp to their famous Rasta Pasta and tacos that nearly won it all at a local competition, Palm and Paddle is bringing sunshine and spice to the

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39:19

Spring Branch Kombucha

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2025/08/29

What do you get when two Springfield bankers swap balance sheets for bubbling jars of tea? Spring Branch Kombucha! 🫧 Joy Robertson sits down with Chris and Jessica Ollis to spill the (fermented) tea on how a basement experiment turned into one of the Ozarks’ favorite fizzy sips. From blueberry thyme to apple pie, these two built a kombucha brand that’s as bold as its flavors. They share how farmers markets turned into statewide distribution, how they survived (and thrived) through COVID

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38:08

Neighborhood Pizza

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2025/08/22

What happens when a California restaurant guy trades corporate chains for a north Springfield strip mall? You get Neighborhood Pizza... and one heck of a story. 🍕Joy Robertson chats with Larry Grace, who literally wrote a letter that convinced founder and former owner, Lisa, to sell him the place back in 2017. Since then, Larry’s been carrying on her legacy (and her grandma’s legendary sweet French dressing) while putting his own spin on the menu with calzones, loaded specialty pies,

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51:12

Kad-E-Korner

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2025/08/15

Joy Robertson makes a pit stop at Kad-E-Korner, the little gas-station-turned-restaurant north of Springfield that’s serving up big-time flavor and small-town charm. She sits down with current owner Martha and former owner Coleen to dish on 80+ years of history, famous hand-curled fries, and burgers so good people plan road trips around them. 🍔 You’ll hear how Martha went from customer to owner (thanks to a fateful plate of bacon), why locals call this place a second home, and how

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39:55

Lilliehobbs Mercantile

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2025/08/08

Joy Robertson hits the road for Omaha, Arkansas, where Lilliehobbs Bakery and Mercantile is dishing out comfort food, nostalgic treats, and Southern charm you didn’t even know you needed! 🥧 Owner Kelly Lindberg chats about how old-school family recipes, a flair for storytelling, and a love for real, homemade eats turned her roadside dream into a beloved Ozarks destination. Think fried bologna sandwiches so good folks drive hours to eat them and pies inspired by granny-approved recipes found

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40:58

La Roux Bistro

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2025/08/01

What do alligators, ghosts, and French-Cajun fusion have in common?🐊They’re all part of the delicious mystery Joy Robertson uncovers at the BRAND NEW La Roux Bistro on Commercial Street. She sits down with local restaurant legend Joe Gidman (who brought us Café Cusco and Van Gogh’s) to hear how his latest spot blends Louisiana flair with French technique, all inside a historic 1885 building complete with a secret underground vault and a possible ghost named Virgil. 👻 From crab

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34:48

Pineapple Whip

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2025/07/25

Pineapple Whip isn’t just a dessert; it’s a summertime rite of passage. 🍧Joy Robertson sits down with Zach Fortner to chat about how this magical swirl went from a family-run carnival favorite to a Springfield obsession. Get the behind-the-trailer scoop on fan-favorite flavors, what it's like to run a business that's only open part of the year, and why the first warm day brings the crowds running.🍍🍦See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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54:43

Mundos Latin Kitchen & Bar

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2025/07/18

Joy Robertson sits down with high school sweethearts Victor and Sarah Briceno, owners of Mundo’s Latin Kitchen & Bar in Ozark, for a fun and flavorful conversation about food, family, and chasing your dreams. From growing up in the restaurant biz to opening their own spot featuring dishes from across Latin America (like mofongo, Lomo Saltado, patacón... yum!), this couple shares the heart and hustle behind their five-year journey. You’ll hear about how Sarah left radiology to

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37:25

Metro Eats

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2025/07/11

Get ready to eat your way around the world without ever leaving Springfield.🌍🌮🍜In this episode, Joy Robertson heads to Metro Eats, wherefood truck dreams,farmers market finds, andcommunity vibescollide. Founder Christina Shellhartshares how she turned 10 acres on West Sunshine into a bustling hub of global cuisine and live entertainment, complete with 15+ food trucks, an all-day bar, a farmers market, and future plans for a haunted forest (yes, really).From Taiwanese snow and African goat stew to

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44:14

The Hive of the Ozarks

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2025/06/27

Joy Robertson heads to Willard, Missouri to visit The Hive of the Ozarks, a cozy, cheerful café that’s so much more than a breakfast and lunch spot. Founded by former school counselor Melissa Skaggs, The Hive is a non-profit workforce training ground where individuals with differing abilities gain real-world job skills through paid internships, and where the food and mission are equally heartwarming. From scratch-made kolaches and coconut lime cookies to house-made hummus and artisan

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33:43

Show Me Chuy

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2025/06/20

Joy Robertson visits Show Me Chuy in Springfield, where Mexican and Italian flavors come together in one seriously delicious fusion. Meet Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, the chef and dreamer behind the menu, and his wife Judith Martinez Garcia, the powerhouse who runs the show behind the scenes while letting Chuy take full charge of the kitchen.Chuy shares his passion for changing how people think about Mexican food, introducing dishes like Mexican lasagna, Pollo Poblano, and a pork chop topped

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27:48

Foodservice Confidential: Secrets from the Walk-In...

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2025/06/13

Joy Robertson wraps up her whirlwind time at the National Restaurant Show in Chicagowith a hometown twist! In this episode of Savor the Ozarks, Joy catches up with food industry powerhouses from right here in the 417, because who says Springfield can't hang with the big dogs? First up, she sits down withMike and Casey Jalili, the dynamic duo behind Springfield staples like Flame, Char, and Black Sheep. They dish on what trends caught their eye and how restaurant tech is changing the game. Then Joy

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