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Taste of the Ozarks: Chili Con Queso
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Chili con queso recipe brings restaurant-quality nacho sauce home. This chili con queso recipe from Chef Daniel Pliska delivers restaurant-quality nacho sauce with fresh peppers and a homemade spice blend. The creamy cheese dip works perfectly with tortilla chips or as a topping for burritos and enchiladas.
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Taste of the Ozarks: Beurre Blanc Butter Sauce Recipe
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - This traditional French butter sauce adds elegance to any protein, particularly fish and seafood dishes. Craig von Foerster of Harvest Restaurant in Rogersville shares his recipe. Ingredients. 1/3 cup chicken stock. 1/3 cup white wine. 1 teaspoon diced shallot. 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard. 3-4 tablespoons unsalted...
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Local beverage group offering free rides home on New Year's Eve
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Springfield bars prepare safety measures for New Year’s Eve celebrations
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Downtown Springfield Bar staff implemented safety protocols for New Year’s Eve celebrations downtown to ensure responsible service during one of the busiest nights of the year. Bartenders and servers are trained to recognize signs of intoxication to prevent over-serving patrons. Staff members look for impaired...
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Springfield-Greene County Library adds new sculpture to permanent collection
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Springfield-Greene County Library has added a new piece to the Sculpture Walk. Local artist Michael Stelzer created the permanent addition, which stands in front of the new Hatch Auditorium at the Library Center. The sculpture measures 12 feet tall and is made of powder-coated stainless steel.
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The Biscuits And Gravy At This Diner In Missouri Are So Good, They’re Worth A Road Trip
Some culinary experiences are so transcendent they justify planning an entire journey around them, and the biscuits and gravy at The Grove Family Restaurant in Mountain Grove, Missouri, unquestionably belong in this category. This unassuming eatery, nestled in the heart of the Ozarks, serves up a version of this classic...
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This Homey Diner In Missouri Will Serve You The Best Chicken Fried Steak Of Your Life
Hidden in the heart of the Ozarks, where winding country roads lead to unexpected culinary treasures, The Grove Family Restaurant in Mountain Grove stands as a testament to what honest, homestyle cooking should be. This unassuming eatery has perfected the art of comfort food, particularly their legendary chicken fried steak...
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Soul food restaurant in Springfield closes; new cafe opens
This week in 417 food news, a soul food kitchen closes its doors while two new breakfast spots open in Springfield. Springfield soul food kitchen closes its doors Queen City Soul Kitchen, 1626 N. Boonville Ave., closed on Dec. 21 for good. "We have accomplished what we set out to do! Our team has given their best to provide quality service and delicious made from scratch cuisine using the recipes of Ms. Francine Pratt who has prepared great food all over our nation," wrote co-owners Lyle Foster and Francine Pratt in a Dec. 19 Facebook post . The restaurant initially opened in 2021 on Broadway Avenue after getting its start as a pop-up in Big Momma's Coffee & Espresso Bar, according to previous reporting . Pratt and Foster came up with the concept since, at the time, there were no soul food options in Springfield. The restaurant also operated at the 14 Mill Market food hall in Nixa and, according to Springfield Business Journal reporting , served food at Mercy Hospital's main cafeteria as well as in Missouri State University's food court at the Plaster Student Union. Restaurant opens on west side of Springfield Hatch & Harvest Cafe is now
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Send off 2025 in any style with these Ozarks New Year's Eve events
Regardless of how 2025 treated you, the year is almost over. In the Ozarks, there are plenty of ways to send off 2025 and welcome in 2026. You can celebrate with the kids, dress up, dress down, or just enjoy a delicious meal. Events take place on Dec. 31 unless noted otherwise. Ring in the new year with the whole family Whether you want to celebrate with your kids or just aren't into alcohol, here are some of the sober, family-friendly New Year's Eve events in the Ozarks. Noon Year's Eve at Wonders of Wildlife When : Starts at 10:15 a.m. Where: Wonders of Wildlife, 550 W. Sunshine St., Springfield Ring in the New Year ahead of midnight at Wonders of Wildlife's Noon Year's Eve . Guests can choose a designated ball drop time and count down together in the Great Barrier Reef, then ring in the New Year by exploring the museum, creating crafts and participating in interactive activities. The event is ticketed and timed, and free with general admission or membership. Guests must reserve a ball drop time when purchasing a general admission ticket or through their member portal. Noon Year's Eve Balloon Drop at Imaginasium When :
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The Fried Chicken At This Unassuming Diner In Missouri Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious
Some culinary treasures hide in plain sight, nestled in small towns where generations of locals have kept the secret to themselves. The Grove Family Restaurant in Mountain Grove, Missouri, is exactly this kind of hidden gem, where the fried chicken achieves that mythical status few restaurants ever reach. In an...
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Black Sheep serves free Christmas meals, continuing annual tradition of giving back
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Springfield restaurant known for its creative burgers is also known for something else, giving back. Each Christmas, Black Sheep Burgers & Shakes opens its doors to anyone who needs a hot meal, turning the holiday into a tradition of community support. The effort is led by the Jalili family, owners of […]
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Restaurant serves free Christmas dinner to those in need at Nixa’s 14 Mill Market
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Springfield’s Wonders of Wildlife hosts early New Year’s celebration
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Nixa food vendors teaming up to serve Christmas meals for people in need
Local food vendors in Nixa are providing free holiday dinners for those in need on Christmas Day at the 14 Mill Market, organized by Ricky Michel of Uptown Hog BBQ and partnering with organizations such as Least of These and the Care to Learn Foundation.