Given my fondness for tavern fare, I was surprised I had never been to Lake Springfield Tavern. I’ve driven by hundreds of times, and I don’t think I even recognized that it was a tavern. Folks tell me that Lake Springfield Tavern has been around since Stevenson Drive was a dirt road. And, from exterior […]
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Ginna’s Cafe
I’ve been to SCHEELS, and knew that somewhere in the back of my mind the store served soda, coffee and fudge. What I didn’t know is that Ginna’s Café & Coffee at SCHEELS offers a full menu. Indeed, I visited Ginna’s Café & Coffee with a group of friends that goes out for chili once […]
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Mom + Pop’s
This is the third time that I’ve reviewed a restaurant run by husband-and-wife team Emily and Corey Faucon. The first was downtown Springfield’s Long Nine, the second was when they ran Broadgauge in Petersburg and the third and most recent is their new spot in Petersburg, Mom + Pop’s. Just like the first two reviews, […]
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Mick and Mary’s in Thayer is worth the drive
With all due respect to the fine people of Thayer, it’s not a location that’s top of mind for a nice dinner out. But that may be because they haven’t heard of Mick and Mary’s. Mick and Mary’s has had different owners over the years, and the place has ebbed and flowed. My personal favorite […]