Zabaglione (za-ba-lee-ohn) is a seemingly magical dessert that originated in Italy in the 15th century. Egg yolks are whipped with wine and sugar to create what is essentially a boozy custard sauce. Originally made with Marsala, the French quickly adopted their own version of the recipe using Sauternes, a lusciously sweet white wine from Bordeaux. […]
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Keep picnic menus simple
I am very passionate about both food and music and few things bring me more pleasure than dining al fresco at a musical performance. Al fresco in Italian translates to “in the cool,” and has come to refer to dining in the fresh air. The combination of delicious food, live music and a beautiful outdoor […]
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Twisted Fork
The St. Nicholas Hotel building seems to have been a cursed place for restaurants over the last 10 years or so. We’re hoping that Twisted Fork, a new downtown restaurant, will break that curse. Twisted Fork identifies itself as “Comfort food with a twist! Not a greasy spoon … a Twisted Fork.” And that’s a […]
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Seoul 4 Soul
Dining options, especially for lunch, have been dwindling in downtown Springfield, which is why I was happy to hear that Seoul 4 Soul had recently opened on the second floor above Buzz Bomb Brewing Co. on Adams Street. Seoul 4 Soul advertises itself as a “Korean fusion bistro with vegan and vegetarian options.” It also […]
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SILVER SEVENS
I’d been hearing about Silver Sevens over the last few months and seeing some good commentary on social media about its food, so I figured it was time to give it a try. I’m glad I did. Silver Sevens is located on Lake Plaza Drive just off of Stevenson Drive. For those in need of […]
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Chatham Cafe
I was excited at the prospect of Chatham Cafe opening in Springfield on MacArthur Boulevard, but a fire in the almost-completed space dashed my hopes for a diner in my neighborhood. With that in mind, I decided to venture over to Chatham to see what the original Chatham Cafe is about. Chatham Cafe looked like […]
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Brewski’s Pub
I’ve driven by Brewski’s Pub countless times but never stopped in until recently when I was craving a burger. When I think pub, I also think burger. My bad, as I should have paid more attention to Brewski’s logo, which proudly proclaims it’s all about pizza and beer. Other than sliders, Brewski’s has no burger […]
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Lake Springfield Tavern
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 […]