417 Magazine - August 2012

Cover Story
	Best New Restaurants This month, we’re celebrating the greatest new restaurants that have popped up in 417-land since early 2011. Written by Katie Pollock Estes, Savannah Waszczuk, Dylan Whitaker, Matt Lemmon; Produced by Jessica Kennon, Monica Duwel, Garrett Derossett; Photos by Kevin O'Riley

Cover Story

Best New Restaurants

This month, we’re celebrating the greatest new restaurants that have popped up in 417-land since early 2011.

Written by Katie Pollock Estes, Savannah Waszczuk, Dylan Whitaker, Matt Lemmon; Produced by Jessica Kennon, Monica Duwel, Garrett Derossett; Photos by Kevin O'Riley

Features
	Star Light, Star Bright The STARS Foundation in Cabool brings the arts to children as young as 4, even those who cannot afford lessons. It’s building budding musicians, from tiny violin virtuosos to Carnegie Hall... STORY BY JULIE SEDENKO DAVIS PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATT DOUGLAS

Features

Star Light, Star Bright

The STARS Foundation in Cabool brings the arts to children as young as 4, even those who cannot afford lessons. It’s building budding musicians, from tiny violin virtuosos to Carnegie Hall...

STORY BY JULIE SEDENKO DAVIS PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATT DOUGLAS

Departments
Gourmet Grocer	Archive »
Lampe couple Stephen and Mandy Hoffmann are keeping a specialty food store—and Branson West hotspot—alive and kicking. By Savannah Waszczuk
5 Best BLTs in 417-land	Archive »
It’s August in Missouri, and that means it’s prime time for ripe, juicy, fresh tomatoes. It’s one of our favorites tastes of summertime. And what better way to enhance the sweet taste of... By Katie Pollock Estes; Photo By Kevin O'Riley
Loving Homes For All	Archive »
Cherish Kids started as a chance encounter and has grown to an organization that connects adoption agencies with potential adoptive or foster parents, all with a goal to find homes for all of our... By Jamie York
Filling in the Gaps	Archive »
Ninety-nine percent of all donations to the Ellis Fund go straight to local families of kids with cancer. Here’s your chance to help.
Gorgeous Watches	Archive »
We found gorgeous watches for men and women, all from local shops. Photos by Matt Douglas Styled by Kaye Lee and Clarissa Peterson
Shoot for the Moon	Archive »
Blue Moon Market offers shoppers an opportunity to find great pieces, many at less-than-expected prices. By Kaitlyn McConnell
Fruits of Their Labor	Archive »
It used to be an apple farm. Now, it’s a vineyard. Viandel Vineyard produces six varieties of wine and offers both weekly tastings and the chance to get away with a glass or two in the heart of... BY Kaitlyn McConnell
Dive Into Fun	Archive »
This month is your last chance to beat the heat with a splash in the pool. Whether it’s a great slide or the chance to ride some waves, 417-land pools have you and your whole family covered. BY Kaitlyn McConnell
Kaye's Fashion Forward	Archive »
Kaye Lee, our go-to fashionista, shares what she’s wearing, reading and admiring this month. By Kaye Lee
Ladies Red Hot Summer Night 2012	Archive »
Benefitting the Good Samaritan Fund through CoxHealth Foundation-supporting families in times of need. ZAN the club. August 2, 2012.
417 Magazine Restaurant Month	Archive »
It’s finally here: 417 Magazine Restaurant Month. Read on to find out how you can take advantage of fine dining that won’t break the bank. By KATIE POLLOCK ESTES
The World Beyond Crayons	Archive »
The Creamery Arts Center provides families with a chance to have fun together in creative new ways with its Free Art Days events. BY JAMIE YORK
417 Magazine's Restaurant Month	Archive »
417 Magazine's Restaurant Month at participating locations. August 2012.
Not-So Newlywed Game	Archive »
Not-So Newlywed Game benefiting The Ozarks Counseling Center. August 10, 2012.
Evening for Autism	Archive »
Evening for Autism benefiting Autism Speaks. August 11, 2012.
Prep Team	Archive »
Southwest Missouri’s newest prep school, School of the Ozarks, gets kids from multiple states ready for college—for free. By Julie Sedenko Davis
What You're Buying: Notebook Computers	Archive »
Just in time for back to school, we learned the hottest selling notebooks for high school and college students who will soon be hitting the halls. By Savannah Waszczuk
Sisters in Thyme	Archive »
Sisters in Thyme offers a small-but-yummy lunch menu, as well as freshly baked bread and a variety of locally made food products—all from a teeny little storefront on Commercial Street. BY KATIE POLLOCK ESTES
That Lebanese Place	Archive »
That Lebanese Place, a food truck located on North Glenstone Avenue in Springfield, serves up quick dishes with a lot of flavorful flair. BY DYLAN WHITAKER
Yum of the Month: Pastrami Sandwich	Archive »
The Yum of the Month for August is the pastrami sandwich from J. Parrinos Queen City Deli. By Katie Pollock Estes
Seven Good Things	Archive »
These seven dishes or drinks have passed our taste buds and made us rave. They are ranked by level of yumminess. Photo by Kevin O’Riley
Drink of the Month: Ginger-Pineapple Mojito	Archive »
This refreshing beverage from Haruno Sushi Bar & Grill puts an Asian twist on the classic mojito. WRITTEN BY KATIE POLLOCK ESTES; PHOTO BY KEVIN O'RIELY
Jennifer Conner and Dustin Yarbrough	Archive »
September 9, 2011; Walnut Springs Farm, Marshfield By Savannah Waszczuk
Meet a Staffer: Savannah Waszczuk	Archive »
Every month, we introduce you to one of the people who work on 417 Magazine. This month, meet Savannah Waszczuk Photo by Kevin O’Riley