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Comments5 Best Ways to Take a Dip
Whether you hold a chip, pita or veggies, dive into the five best dips in 417-land.
Dipping your chip isn’t just about melted cheese, or even chips for that matter. Local restaurants’ menus are full of hearty, exotic and crave-worthy combinations that are often filling enough to be more than just an appetizer.
SALMON DIP Cost: $10.75 Where to Get It: Touch, 1620 E. Republic Rd., Springfield, 417-823-8383 Why We love It: Let’s be honest. This isn’t a dip, this is a meal. Served in a pan with four ounces of salmon and lobster bisque, covered with crunchy spinach, this dip is complete with spinach and artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and fontina cheese. No chips here; dive in with crispy lavosh bread. Hungry yet?
BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP Cost: $6.49 Where to Get It: Big Whiskey’s, 311 Park Central East, Springfield, 417-862-2449 Why We love It: Th ose of you who enjoy a little kick to your dip won’t be disappointed. Loaded with shredded chicken, cream cheese and plenty of Buff alo sauce, we piled every chip to its breaking point. Be aware, it gets spicier as you get to the bottom. But we love it that way.
LIGHT CUCUMBER DIP Cost: $8 Where to Get It: Parlor 88 Lounge, 1111 E. Republic Rd., Springfield, 417-882-8882 Why We love It: Imagine you just got done playing golf. You are hot. You need a drink and something refreshing to eat. Your dream dip has arrived. Served with a large Parlor cracker and veggies (on our visit we got celery and carrots), this dip (complete with sour and cream cheese) is more like a cheese ball. With just a hint of cucumbers, the dill and chopped pickle are what add fl avor. And you’ll be amazed at the presentation.
BABA GHANOUSH Cost: $6.99 Where to Get It: Riad Greek Cuisine, 105 Park Central Square, Springfi eld, 417-866-1151, Riad South, 1250 E. Republic Rd, Springfi eld, 417-881-7423 Why We love It: Think hummus with a kick, and don’t be fooled by the small dish. Th is blend of roasted eggplant with Mediterranean spices, lemon, garlic and extra-virgin olive oil goes a long way. Served with warm, soft pita bread, we always run out before the dip and have to ask for more.
PEANUT BUTTER MELTDOWN Cost: $12 Where to Get It: Fedora Social House, 300 Park Central East, Springfi eld, 417-832-9514 Why We love It: Sweet dips are the best kind, wouldn’t you say? From the minute your fondue pot and forks arrive, you’ll be fighting your dining companions for the last marshmallow. The menu says it’s served with graham crackers, bananas and pretzels as well, but we’ve found the staff at Fedora will accommodate your palate if you want to substitute accompaniments.
