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The Tiny Town In Missouri With Homemade Food So Good It Belongs On Your Bucket List

Cuba, Missouri is the kind of tiny town that makes you question every road trip you’ve ever taken without stopping there. Sitting right along the legendary Route 66 corridor in Crawford County, about 90 miles southwest of St. Louis, Cuba is a place that rewards curiosity with some of the best homemade food you’ll find anywhere in the Show-Me State.

Cuba, MO · 5d
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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 · 2d
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Last week’s Springfield restaurant health code violations, Oct. 23-27

Springfield and Willard restaurants received various priority and nonpriority health code violations during routine inspections conducted between October 23 and November 2, 2026.

Springfield, MO · 3d

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Thanksgiving Brunch At This Missouri College Restaurant Is Already Fully Booked For 2026

The Keeter Center lists its Thursday, November 26, 2026, Thanksgiving brunch as fully booked. Reservations only opened on August 1, and they’re taken by phone. That’s about two months from open to gone. The part I find surprising is who serves the turkey. Students run the dining room,...

Branson, MO · 2d
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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 · 12h

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 · 17h

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This Log Cabin Missouri Steakhouse Has Grilled Ribeyes Over Real Coals For Fifty Years

A giant block of cheddar sits on the salad bar, and nobody seems in a hurry to change that. The menu has no prices printed on it, so you just ask your server. I love that kind of stubborn charm. The steaks here cook over an open flame in the...

Shell Knob, MO · 4d

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10 Missouri Barbecue Restaurants Serving Burnt Ends, Ribs And Smoked Brisket

Missouri has a barbecue joint that serves burnt end salad, which is a bold way to sneak brisket into the vegetable category. Those crispy, smoky bits already have a loyal following, so the lettuce is just along for the ride. Sauces get creative too, with flavors like spicy blueberry and...

St. Louis, MO · 4d

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Generations Of Springfield Families Still Order Cashew Chicken At Leong’s Tea House

Some Springfield families plan their trips home around one order, and it comes with a little cup of brown sauce and a sprinkle of cashews. Kids who grew up eating it every weekend in the 1980s now bring their own children to the same tables, and the order has hardly changed.

Springfield, MO · 8d

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A Couple Wanted A Hole-In-The-Wall Pizza Restaurant, So They Bought This Unassuming Missouri Spot

A couple loved pizza so much that they went out and bought an entire pizza place. They weren’t chasing a flashy chain or a big tourist palace. They wanted a true hole-in-the-wall, mom-and-pop kind of spot. I’ll admit, that part made me smile. Most dreams stop at ordering a...

Branson, MO · 6d

Springfield News-Leader

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Huey Magoo's opens location in Midtown, its 3rd in Springfield

This week in 417 food news, a chicken tender spot opens in Springfield's Midtown neighborhood, a sandwich shop teases its progress and a favorite returns to Springfield in a new way. Plus, a new doughnut shop opens on West Bypass. 'Filet mignon of chicken' opens first north Springfield location Huey Magoo's has opened its third Springfield location at 731 N. Benton Ave., down the street from Central High School. It is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. This is the first location to open north of Sunshine Street. The free-standing restaurant will feature indoor dining, takeout, curbside pickup, catering and online ordering. Huey Magoo's is known for its hand-crafted chicken tenders, which it calls the "filet mignon of chicken" due to the fact that they are made from "the best 3% of the chicken — the tenderloin." James and Lisa Tillman, who operate the two other Huey Magoo's in Springfield, are also operating this one. “We’re excited to bring another Huey Magoo’s to Springfield and continue sharing what makes this brand so special,” said James Tillman, franchisee of Huey Magoo’s Springfield, in a news release. “From our premium chicken tenders and made-from-scratch sides to the genuine hospitality our team

Springfield, MO · 6d

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This Massive Amish Store In Missouri Sells Homemade Everything, From Bread To Jams

More than 170 Google reviews of one Ozarks grocery store mention the spices. Not the fudge, not the T-shirts, the spices. That tells you a lot about the kind of shoppers this place wins over. The shelves hold Amish-made baking mixes, jellies, pickles, soup starters, and egg noodles. Add candied...

Branson, MO · 7d

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Drive From Anywhere In Missouri To This Legendary Seafood Shack That Skips The Frills

There’s a restaurant in Branson, Missouri that doesn’t care about impressing you, and somehow that’s exactly why it’s so impressive. Starvin’ Marvin’s has built a reputation that travels faster than any billboard ever could, and the people who’ve eaten there will tell you why without being asked.

Branson, MO · 5d

Springfield News-Leader

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Health inspectors put Springfield restaurant on risk control plan

Springfield-Greene County Health Department food inspectors put a Springfield restaurant on a risk control plan after an Oct. 21 inspection, according to reports. Ohana Japanese Steakhouse, 310 W. Battlefield Road, had several ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food items that were not date marked for the third inspection in a row during an Oct. 21 inspection. The restaurant also had crab rangoon with debris on it and salad dressing and crab rangoon that was held past its 7-day discard date. A risk control plan is implemented when an establishment has three of the same priority violations in a row, in an effort to help a restaurant create "a new habit that keeps the food safe and our customers safe," Eric Marcol, program coordinator for SGCHD's environmental services division, told the Springfield News-Leader in 2023 . 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

Springfield, MO · 7d

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Saturday Mornings Mean Biscuits At These 8 Missouri Small-Town Bakeries And Cafes

Some Saturdays call for sleeping in, and some call for a warm biscuit with gravy in a small Missouri town. This list covers eight bakeries and cafes where biscuits are made from scratch and served by folks who know their regulars. You will find a Katy Trail patio, a Route...

Missouri · 7d

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First 30+ nightclub making its way to Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A New nightclub is coming to Springfield, hoping to take you back in time, focusing on 80s, 90s, and 2000s dance music. Here’s the kicker: you’ve got to be over 30 years old to get inside; it’s called Rewind Nightclub. “Gen X and...

Springfield, MO · 8d

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Scratch-Boiled Bagels And House-Cured Salmon Make This Missouri Bagel Shop Worth The Morning Drive

A rosemary salt bagel is selling out before lunch in southwest Missouri. Folks are showing up early just to beat the rush. That’s a lot of fuss over a bagel, and I love it. The spreads might be the real troublemakers here. One comes with chunks of honey walnut.

Springfield, MO · 8d

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9 Unassuming Diners In Missouri With Comfort Food That’s Downright Irresistible

Ready to find the best comfort food diners in Missouri?. These 9 diners serve up irresistible home-cooked meals and good old-fashioned charm!. 1. Casper’s Diner (Springfield) You know a place is special when it looks like it was built inside a giant pink Quonset hut. That’s exactly what Casper’s...

Missouri · 9d

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Taste of the Ozarks: Pumpkin maple cookies with brown butter maple glaze

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Here’s a perfect fall sweet treat! Chef Dyllan Dale of Wild Foods by Dyllan shares the recipe. Pumpkin maple cookies with brown butter maple glaze. Prepare pumpkin: Spread pumpkin purée onto paper towels and blot away excess moisture. This helps prevent cakey cookies. Cream...

Springfield, MO · 8d