Podcast Episodes

La Roux Bistro

What do alligators, ghosts, and French-Cajun fusion have in common? 🐊 They’re all part of the delicious mystery Joy Robertson uncovers at the BRAND NEW La Roux Bistro on Commercial Street. She sits d…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Pineapple Whip

Pineapple Whip isn’t just a dessert; it’s a summertime rite of passage. 🍧 
Joy Robertson sits down with Zach Fortner to chat about how this magical swirl went from a family-run carnival favorite to a …

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Mundos Latin Kitchen & Bar

Joy Robertson sits down with high school sweethearts Victor and Sarah Briceno, owners of Mundo’s Latin Kitchen & Bar in Ozark, for a fun and flavorful conversation about food, family, and chasing you…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Metro Eats

Get ready to eat your way around the world without ever leaving Springfield. 🌍🌮🍜

In this episode, Joy Robertson heads to Metro Eats, where food truck dreams, farmers market finds, and community vibes …

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

The Hive of the Ozarks

Joy Robertson heads to Willard, Missouri to visit The Hive of the Ozarks, a cozy, cheerful café that’s so much more than a breakfast and lunch spot. Founded by former school counselor Melissa Skaggs,…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Show Me Chuy

Joy Robertson visits Show Me Chuy in Springfield, where Mexican and Italian flavors come together in one seriously delicious fusion. Meet Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, the chef and dreamer behind the menu, an…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Foodservice Confidential: Secrets from the Walk-In Cooler

Joy Robertson wraps up her whirlwind time at the National Restaurant Show in Chicago with a hometown twist! In this episode of Savor the Ozarks, Joy catches up with food industry powerhouses from rig…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Melinda's Sauces & Avocados from Mexico

She’s baaaack! Joy Robertson returns to the National Restaurant Show in Chicago for another flavor-packed episode of Savor the Ozarks, and this one brings the heat AND the hype!

First up: Melinda’s H…

Published on 4 months ago

Show-Me BBQ & Natural State Rabbit

Joy Robertson is once again on the ground at the National Restaurant Show in Chicago, bringing Savor the Ozarks listeners another serving of local flavor with a national twist!

First up, she chats wi…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Rick Bayless & 2025 Food Trends

What do you get when you mix a legendary chef, a 10-year mole recipe, and a mezcal bar? An episode packed with flavor!

Joy Robertson hits the floor at the 2025 National Restaurant Association Show an…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago