Savor The Ozarks
by Around The Ozarks
Latest episode
Tasty Acres Farm
Tasty Acres Farm
About this podcast
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!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 111 episodes
- Tasty Acres Farm · 38 minGet ready to experience the most peaceful farm on the north side! Joy heads out to Tasty Acres Farm on Highway AA to chat with co-owner Peyton Andrews, who traded a career in…
- Georgia Mac's & Uncle Bentlys · 33 minJoy chats with local restaurateur Jennifer Barr, who—along with her husband, Darryl—owns both Georgia Mac's and the legendary Uncle Bentlys in Springfield! After opening Georgia…
- Michael Bauer, Food Critic · 59 minJoy shares a special, bonus interview recorded while at sea on the Chris Botti at Sea cruise! She sits down with legendary restaurant critic Michael Bauer, who spent an…
- Fazoli's & Capriotti's · 50 minJoy sits down with local franchise owners Donna and Jamie Jacobsen to talk about their journey with Springfield's beloved Fazoli's locations and their exciting upcoming venture…
- Stusquatch's Rockstar BBQ · 35 minJoy visits Metro Eats on West Sunshine to check out Stusquatch's Rock Star Barbecue! She sits down with owner Stu Aldridge and General Manager Betsy Walker to talk about how this…
- Bambinos · 57 minJoy visits a Springfield favorite, Bambinos, and hits the restaurant "trifecta" by chatting with Andy Faucett, his brother Chuck Faucett, and their mother and matriarch, Mary…
- Billy Gail's · 37 minJoy heads down to Ozark, Missouri, to visit the legendary Billy Gail's! She chats with Director of Operations Nick Hurshman about the rich history of this Ozarks staple, which…
- Big Whiskey's · 1 h 4 minJoy sits down with Paul Sundy, the mastermind behind the homegrown Ozarks favorite, Big Whiskey's! What started back in 2007 as a DIY labor of love in downtown Springfield has…
- Scratch & Co · 46 minJoy is checking out the stunning new look at the corner of Sunshine and Glenstone! She sits down with Steve Belden, co-founder of Scratch & Co., to talk about bringing a true…
- 417 Cocktails · 60 minJoy drops anchor downtown to visit 417 Cocktails and chats with owner, founder, and home-mixology wizard Mandi Fritz! What started as a fun pandemic-era creative outlet—making…
- El Cafecito · 48 minJoy is visiting the cutest little patio spot on South Campbell for this episode: El Cafecito! She chats with co-owner Shanie Valdez about how she and her husband, Cristhian…
- Maso Pizza Bar · 56 minCelebrate 100 episodes of Savor the Ozarks with a true Springfield legend! 🎉 Joy sits down with Nicola Gilardi—the culinary icon behind beloved spots like Teatro, Gilardi’s…
- Seafood Express · 1 h 10 minJoy is proving that you don't need to be near the coast to find the freshest catch in town! She sits down with Chris Perkins, the owner of Seafood Express, to hear the wild story…
- Craft Sushi · 45 minGet ready to roll with some serious local inspiration! Joy is sitting down with Michael and Jenny Cho, the brilliant duo who turned a simple "what if" office game into the…
- Andy's Frozen Custard · 44 minEver wondered how Andy’s Frozen Custard became a household name? In this episode of Savor the Ozarks, Joy sits down with Carol Kuntz to hear the incredible story of how a little…
- Ozarks Farm Stop · 1 h 4 minJoy is taking a stroll downtown to visit the Ozarks Farm Stop on the corner of South Avenue and Walnut! She catches up with Karissa Kary to chat about how this amazing "farm…
- Crosstown BBQ · 1 h 0 minJoy is turning up the heat this week at one of Springfield’s most beloved spots: Crosstown BBQ! She dives into the "low-and-slow" life to chat about the family history behind the…
- Rice, Pecans & Spirits! Arkansas Shines at the National Restaurant Show · 39 minJoy is back at the National Restaurant Show in Chicago, but this time she’s parked herself at the Taste of the States pavilion to spotlight the incredible family-run operations…
- Date Lady · 36 minJoy catches up with Matt Mahan and the team behind Springfield’s Date Lady at the National Restaurant Association show in Chicago to discuss their journey from a small Commercial…
- Trends, Friends & The Spam Dog at NRA Chicago · 39 minBuckle up, because Joy is on-locations at the National Restaurant Association show in Chicago! She’s diving into the weird and wonderful side of our food scene, starting with the…
