Savor The Ozarks

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 h…

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 …

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,…

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 …

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 Kel…

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 d…

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 …

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 you…

Get ready to eat your way around the world without ever leaving Springfield. 🌍🌮🍜

In this episode, Joy Robertson heads to Metro Eats, where food truck dreams, farmers market finds, and community vibes …

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,…

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, an…

Joy Robertson wraps up her whirlwind time at the National Restaurant Show in Chicago with a hometown twist! In this episode of Savor the Ozarks, Joy catches up with food industry powerhouses from rig…

She’s baaaack! Joy Robertson returns to the National Restaurant Show in Chicago for another flavor-packed episode of Savor the Ozarks, and this one brings the heat AND the hype!

First up: Melinda’s H…

Joy Robertson is once again on the ground at the National Restaurant Show in Chicago, bringing Savor the Ozarks listeners another serving of local flavor with a national twist!

First up, she chats wi…

What do you get when you mix a legendary chef, a 10-year mole recipe, and a mezcal bar? An episode packed with flavor!

Joy Robertson hits the floor at the 2025 National Restaurant Association Show an…

Ever wonder where you can get a perfectly grilled strip steak for $12 and watch the future stars of the culinary world in action? Welcome to Ozarks Technical Community College’s best-kept (and tastie…

What if I told you one of Springfield’s busiest lunch spots runs on cash only, cranks out 200 sandwiches a day, and operates in a space smaller than most living rooms?

Meet The Sub Shop, a local legen…

Ever had a meal that tasted like it came straight from someone’s mama’s kitchen? 🥘 That’s exactly what you’ll get at Mama G’s... and Gloria Hairston is the heart behind it all.

She opened the restaura…

What do you get when a fire-spinning, cocktail-slinging New Yorker brings his bold flavor to the Ozarks? You get Ruthie’s... and you get Joe Pepe. Joy Robertson sits down with Joe, the owner of Ruthi…

In this sleek and savory episode of Savor the Ozarks, Joy Robertson sits down with Johnson Tan of Ocean Zen to talk about how a bold seafood fusion concept grew from a cozy 100-seat spot on Glenstone…