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This Enchanting Restaurant In Missouri Lets You Dine With Fish Swimming All Around You
You know that feeling when you’re eating seafood and you wonder if the fish would approve of your dining choices?. Well, at Hemingway’s Blue Water Cafe in Springfield, Missouri, you can literally make eye contact with them while you decide. Walking into Hemingway’s is like stumbling into an...
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You’d Never Guess This Tiny Missouri Diner Serves The Most Amazing Breakfast
Springfield’s downtown district holds a breakfast secret so good that once you discover it, you’ll wonder how you ever settled for drive-through hash browns and sad breakfast sandwiches wrapped in paper. Gailey’s Breakfast Cafe operates from a beautifully preserved brick building on Park Central Square, serving up morning...
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Big new live music venue planned in downtown Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, MO – The downtown music scene is about to get even livelier with a brand-new venue currently in the works. The developers of The Holler Music Hall are planning to convert a vacant property at 423 W. Olive into a live music entertainment center and bar. The location is directly behind the College Station […]
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Check Out These St. Patrick's Day Events Happening Around Springfield, MO
Springfield knows how to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, and there’s no shortage of festive fun happening around the Ozarks. From downtown celebrations to local traditions, here are some of the best St. Patrick’s Day events happening around Springfield, Missouri this year. Did we miss one? Email myohn@springfieldmo.org and we may add it to the list.
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Busch Light Teams with Bass Pro Shops for Limited-Edition Angler Cans & $15K Contest
ST. LOUIS, MO – Busch Light is doubling down on its commitment to the fishing community, announcing a first-ever collaboration with Bass Pro Shops that includes special collector’s edition cans and a new innovation contest designed to surface the next great fishing invention. The limited-edition cans feature the...
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The Cozy Cafe In Missouri That Feels Like A Warm Hug In Every Bite
Some places feed your stomach, but Sugar Leaf Bakery, Cafe & Espresso in Branson, Missouri feeds your soul. And also your stomach, obviously, because the food is incredible. You know how sometimes you’re scrolling through your phone looking for a place to eat and everything looks either too fancy, too casual, or too much like every other restaurant you’ve ever been to?
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Iconic Springfield pub Ebbets Field will reopen March 27
This week in 417 food news, a Springfield staple announces its opening day and a Commercial Street restaurant adds outdoor seating. Plus, a Thai restaurant says it will remain open despite filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Springfield staple Ebbets Field reveals 'opening day' Ebbets Field , which closed its doors in early 2024, announced its "opening day" will be on March 27 . The pub will reopen with "a new logo, a fresh new lineup and the same hometown spirit you've come to love," according to a Facebook post. Sydney and Jerrad Davis purchased the building at 1027 E. Walnut St. in 2025 and have been planning to reopen it with all the nostalgia of the pub intact, including a menu similar to its pre-2022 iteration, according to prior News-Leader reporting. Ebbets Field has a long history in Springfield , starting with restaurateur Nick Russo opening its first iteration on Cherry Street in 1981. Missouri State University invoking eminent domain in 1994 forced the restaurant to move to its current location at 1027 Walnut St. Russo ran the restaurant until 2000, when Lance Reeves took over. In 2010, the restaurant was bought by Swisshelm Group. The pub changed hands a
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Ebbets Field reopening in Springfield, young owners want to capture nostalgia
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The longtime restaurant and bar is set to open its doors again on East Walnut later this month under new ownership. The restaurant closed in January of 2024, but was purchased late last year by couple Sydney and Jerred Davis. Now, they are three weeks away from starting a new era of […]
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Five Legends: Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Reveals 2026 Inductees
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame has unveiled its induction Class of 2026, featuring a groundbreaking quintet whose collective contributions span competitive excellence, tackle innovation, boat manufacturing, and tournament accessibility. Don Iovino, Pam Martin-Wells, Takahiro Omori, Rick Pierce, and Mike Whitaker will be formally enshrined during...
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If You Appreciate A Perfect Steak This Missouri Steakhouse Will Impress You
I have to admit, I’m not easily impressed. But this Missouri steakhouse?. That steak… wow. Juicy, perfectly seared, and cooked exactly how it should be, it’s the kind of steak that makes you pause mid-bite just to reconsider everything you thought you knew about beef. Words fail,...
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Most People Don’t Know This Small Missouri Diner Serves The State’s Best Breakfast
There’s a breakfast spot hiding in plain sight in downtown Springfield that’s been quietly serving up what might be the finest morning meal in all of Missouri, and chances are you’ve walked right past it without even knowing what you’re missing. Gailey’s Breakfast Cafe sits tucked...
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Springfield St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns March 14 with new route
Springfield will celebrate St. Patrick's Day on March 14 with its traditional community parade. The 43rd annual Springfield St. Patrick's Day Parade will take place in downtown Springfield at 2 p.m., according to a community announcement. The parade route starts on South Avenue and Elm Street and moves toward the square, ending at Jefferson Avenue. To accommodate construction on Boonville Avenue, the parade route has been adjusted this year. Grand marshal and parade festivities Crystal Quade, executive director for the Downtown Springfield Association, will serve as the parade's grand marshal. Quade oversees the association's strategic direction, operations and partnerships, working with the board, downtown stakeholders and community leaders to enhance downtown Springfield. Leading up to the parade, a Grand Marshal Meet & Greet will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Jefferson Avenue Footbridge on Historic Commercial Street. This event allows attendees to meet Quade and enjoy punch card specials from C-Street merchants. Parade details and activities The parade will feature a variety of entries, and applications to participate are open until March 9. Entry fees are $40 for non-profit organizations, $50 for commercial entries and $100 for oversized entries. All fees will help cover the cost