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Springfield News-Leader

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Springfield Mexican restaurant closes indefinitely

This week in 417 foodie news, a Springfield Mexican restaurant closes and a Thai restaurant has a grand opening. Plus, a downtown bar gets new owners. Habanero's closes Springfield location until further notice Immigration enforcement activity has disrupted a Springfield Mexican restaurant's operations, according to a now-deleted Facebook post from Habaneros, 4406 S. Campbell Ave. Its Carthage and Republic locations are still operating, though the Republic location has a limited staff and menu. "We want to sincerely thank our incredible community for the overwhelming support, kind messages, and love you've shown our Habaneros family. Your encouragement means more to us than words can express," the owners wrote in an Oct. 31 post. Habaneros opened its first location in Carthage in October 2014, according to its Facebook page. The Springfield location opened in April 2023. Thai Isan Zap celebrates grand opening Thai Isan Zap , 2119 S. Glenstone Ave., is hosting its grand opening 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 . During the event, which includes a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the chamber of commerce, the first 25 to 30 guests will be able to try samples of panang curry, fried appetizers and larb gai, a salad with minced meat. Its menu includes

Springfield, MO · 2d

Springfield News-Leader

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No priority violations at most Greene Co. kitchens inspected recently

Out of 51 routine inspections, more than 75% of the kitchens the Springfield-Greene County Health Department visited had no priority violations. Across the 39 inspections that had no priority violations, 31 had no violations at all. Issues found during inspections fall into either priority or non-priority violations. Priority violations impact the safety of the food, such as cross-contamination between raw and ready-to-eat food, improper food temperature and poor personal hygiene and employee health. Multiple priority violations can lead to an establishment being shut down. Non-priority violations alone do not directly affect food safety, such as dirty floors, sticky tabletops or outside trash cans not being covered. More: Frequent reader of Greene County food inspections? Here's what inspectors want you to know Food inspections take place one to three times a year, depending on the type of food served, the population served, difficulty of food preparation and past history. Restaurants preparing food from raw ingredients are inspected more often "than convenience stores that serve only non-potentially hazardous foods, such as popcorn and soda," according to the Springfield-Greene County Health Department . Each report identifies what was happening at the establishment at that time. Consumers who want to know whether a violation

Greene County, MO · 3d

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Since 1951, Springfield Has Lined Up For Steakburgers At Steak ‘n Shake’s Hometown Rival, Casper’s Chili

Some Springfield lunch plans start with a simple question: is the line out the door yet? On one busy stretch of Glenstone Avenue, the answer is often yes, and locals have been willing to wait for decades. The building is small, the walls are covered in odd and colorful odds...

Springfield, MO · 2d
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The Sisters 3 take Henryetta roots to Nashville and Branson

Three little girls from Henryetta are proving that big dreams can come in small packages, especially when they’re wearing rhinestones and cowboy boots!. Brayla, 9, Shay, 7, and Nyla, 6, known as The Sisters 3, have had an exciting few weeks traveling between Nashville, Tennessee, and Branson, Missouri, recording music, appearing on television and performing alongside established country music entertainers.

Branson, MO · 3d
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This Charming Small-Town Kitchen In Missouri Serves Comfort Food That Rivals Grandma’s Very Best

Some restaurants make you feel like a customer, and some make you feel like you just walked into someone’s home for Sunday dinner. Aurora Family Restaurant in Aurora, Missouri, is firmly in the second category. There’s something quietly wonderful about a place that doesn’t try too hard.

Aurora, MO · 12h

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An Ozarks hillbilly took on the American middle class. She had plenty to say

Ethel Reed Strainchamps' 1965 memoir chronicles her journey from rural Ozark poverty to becoming a journalist and scholar while questioning the social implications of class and language.

Polk County, MO · 1d

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This Dreamy Missouri Campground Deserves Way More Attention

There are places in Missouri that feel like they were designed specifically to make you exhale slowly and remember what quiet actually sounds like, and Mill Creek Campground near Lampe is absolutely one of them. Sitting right on the edge of Table Rock Lake, this incredible campground is the kind...

Missouri · 7d

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Pull Over Immediately When You Spot This Gloriously Bizarre Roadside Attraction Hiding In Missouri

Nobody warns you about the fork. That’s the thing about the World’s Largest Fork by Mass in Springfield, Missouri: it just appears, enormous and gleaming and completely serious about itself, and you have absolutely no choice but to stop everything and deal with it. Most roadside attractions give...

Springfield, MO · 3d

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Branson’s Mansion Theatre anchors Veterans Week with star-studded concerts

The Mansion Theatre for the Performing Arts is set to host a diverse lineup of national country stars and tribute acts for Veterans Week, driving significant economic activity for Branson and the surrounding Southwest Missouri region.

Branson, MO · 7h

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Missouri’s 4 Best Catfish-And-Hushpuppy Fish Camps Sit Right Beside Rivers And Lakes

Fried catfish tastes better when you can see the water it came from, or at least water close enough to count. Missouri has plenty of rivers, creeks, and lakes, and a handful of fish camps sit right on their banks. These four spots pair crispy catfish with golden hushpuppies and...

Missouri · 1d

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Springfield Changemakers: Gillioz Theatre leaders focus on the theater’s next chapter after centennial celebration

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - For this week’s episode of Springfield Changemakers, Geoff and Joy Steele were nominated by the community for everything they’ve done as executive and associate directors for the Gillioz Theatre in downtown Springfield. On Oct. 11, 1926, the Gillioz Theatre opened its doors for the...

Springfield, MO · 2d

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This Old-School Missouri Drive-In Theater In Carthage Still Shows Movies Off Historic Route 66

Fireflies blink over a gravel lot while a giant screen glows right beside the old Mother Road. Folks lounge in truck beds, lawn chairs, and open trunks. The movie sound comes through your car radio. I like how simple the whole idea is. You buy a ticket, and many nights...

Carthage, MO · 1d

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The Short Missouri Hike That Leads You Along A Creek To A Woodland Waterfall

A waterfall hides right in the middle of a busy tourist town, and the walk to reach it is shorter than most mall parking lots. The whole trip out and back runs only about one and a third miles. The path follows a clear little creek under thick trees. It...

Branson, MO · 1d

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Ozark Mills Now House These 6 Missouri Restaurants Worth A Scenic Drive

Missouri’s old mills once ground corn and wheat for nearby farm families. Today, a handful of them serve dinner instead, and some still sit right beside the rivers and waterfalls that powered them. The six restaurants on this list range from a speakeasy reached through a tunnel to a...

Missouri · 4d

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Local For Less Ozarks: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at Springfield Little Theatre

Thank you for visiting Local For Less Ozarks. We’ve worked out deals with some of the best businesses in the area to give you half-off certificates & event tickets – That’s right, 50% off food, entertainment, and more. This Friday, November 13th, we’ll have half priced vouchers...

Springfield, MO · 2d

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Macadoodles fundraiser benefits Carthage Humane Society

JOPLIN, Mo. — The Macadoodles Wine Tasting Event continued a decade-long tradition but this year the fundraiser is benefiting a new recipient. Over the last 12 years, Macdoodles Beer Wine & Spirits has raised money for the Joplin Humane Society through an annual Wine Tasting. Guests sampled 136 wines,...

Joplin, MO · 13h

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Winter Weekends Feel Cozier At These 6 Missouri Small-Town Bakeries Making Cinnamon Rolls From Scratch

Cold Saturday mornings in Missouri call for something warm, sweet, and big enough to share, if you are feeling generous. Small-town bakeries across the state are rolling out cinnamon rolls by hand, from an Amish kitchen in Jamesport to a Main Street storefront in Webb City. Each stop on this...

Missouri · 2d

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Guinness record attempt planned for Branson Aquarium

The Aquarium at the Boardwalk in Branson, Missouri, is scheduled to attempt a Guinness World Record for the largest Santa hat sculpture tomorrow, November 6.

Branson, MO · 4d

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A Historic Visit to the Sweet Shack

Kevin and I took the short drive last week to historic Downing Street in Hollister to a fun little lunch spot called the Sweet Shack. They specialize in smash burgers, home cut fries, handcrafted and homemade ice cream, and even Italian ice. Wow, they are checking a bunch of boxes of happiness for me right there. I almost needed an extended stay. They have a fun family-friendly atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating, both video games and traditional games to play; a very welcoming vibe.

Hollister, MO · 3d