Best Burgers in Springfield, MO

Cover Story
Best Burgers The biggest, juiciest hunks o' meat in 417-land, all in one place. By Savannah Waszczuk; Photos by Kevin O'Riley, Amy Pennington and David Fleming

Cover Story

Best Burgers

The biggest, juiciest hunks o' meat in 417-land, all in one place.

By Savannah Waszczuk; Photos by Kevin O'Riley, Amy Pennington and David Fleming

Features
	Adventures in Veganism We asked our meat-eating, dairy-loving editor to go vegan for a week. We wanted to learn how accommodating our community is to a vegan diet, what local resources are available and what kind of... By Katie Pollock
	Little Echigo After returning to southwest Missouri from Japan, 417-land native Mark Frank had a major goal: introduce Japanese farming techniques and produce to southwest Missouri. By Savannah Waszczuk; Photos by Amy Pennington
	White + Beautiful spring looks (with a dash of color) to wear to the DCO's annual White Party. Produced by Kaye Lee; Photos by Kevin O'Riley

Features

Adventures in Veganism

We asked our meat-eating, dairy-loving editor to go vegan for a week. We wanted to learn how accommodating our community is to a vegan diet, what local resources are available and what kind of...

By Katie Pollock

Little Echigo

After returning to southwest Missouri from Japan, 417-land native Mark Frank had a major goal: introduce Japanese farming techniques and produce to southwest Missouri.

By Savannah Waszczuk; Photos by Amy Pennington

White +

Beautiful spring looks (with a dash of color) to wear to the DCO's annual White Party.

Produced by Kaye Lee; Photos by Kevin O'Riley

Departments
A Decade of Healing	Archive »
Lost & Found has been helping children grieve the loss of a loved one for 10 years. This month, read about how the organization has grown, where it’s headed and how you can help. By Daniel Snyder
417 Idea Home: In Good Supply	Archive »
Meet the suppliers and businesses that will make 2011's 417 Idea Home our best ever. By Savannah Waszczuk
Shakespeare and the Undead	Archive »
The Springfield Shakespeare Project Summer Festival brings the Bard to 417-land with live theatre in Jordan Valley Park and an original stage production: Hamlet vs. Zombies. By Daniel Snyder
Spontaneous Workout	Archive »
There are numerous spots in 417-land where you can jump into a game of pick-up basketball and get a work-out among friends (or strangers). We sent our writer to join a group of regulars during... By Daniel Snyder
Entertaining Summer Camps for the Kiddos	Archive »
This summer, enroll your kids in classes and camps that will keep them happy (and occupied) all summer long. Whether they are little actors in the making or more sports-savvy kids, there’s... By Libby Bishop
Savvy Shopper: 3House Boutique	Archive »
3House Boutique gives shoppers the chance to explore trendy women’s clothing in a masculine-style storefront. By Savannah Waszczuk; Photos by Kevin O'Riley, Amy Pennington and David Fleming
ArtsFest 2011: Promenade of Art	Archive »
Art-lovers, get outside this month for ArtsFest, a juried exhibit that runs the length of Historic Walnut Street and offers everything from the work of more than 140 artists to tasty street food... By Libby Bishop
5 Best Fresh Chips	Archive »
Crunchy, salty, with a bevy of amazing toppings. These are our favorite chip offerings in 417-land. By Katie Pollock
Helping at the Hospital	Archive »
Think candy stripers are the only hospital volunteers? In fact, there are loads of opportunities to help out at local hospitals, from putting in time at the gift shop to delivering flowers to... By Libby Bishop
Quick Trip: Memphis	Archive »
Go walkin' in Memphis for a king-sized dose of food, history and fun. By Daniel Snyder
417 Cooking Class: Price Cutter Bistro Market	Archive »
This month’s 417 Cooking Class is hosted by James Clary, Director of Culinary for Pyramid Foods. Clary is preparing a tasty four-course meal that includes fresh veggies, a little seafood,... By Savannah Waszczuk; Photos by Amy Pennington
Beach Bound	Archive »
We found the hottest summer accessories for him and her, all from 417-land shops. Enjoy the sunshine! Produced by Cocoa Young; Photos by Kevin O’Riley
To Infinity and Beyond	Archive »
New plans for a planetarium in Branson bring the final frontier a little closer to home. By Daniel Snyder
Back to the Basics	Archive »
Join 417-lander and diet blogger Erin Lopez on her raw-foods journey. By Libby Bishop
Brown Home Gallery: May 2011	Archive »
Linda and David Brown are in love with their downtown lifestyle and their Wheelers loft, which displays antique furnishings in a contemporary space. By Savannah Waszczuk; Photos by Amy Pennington
White +	Archive »
Beautiful spring looks (with a dash of color) to wear to the DCO's annual White Party. Produced by Kaye Lee; Photos by Kevin O'Riley
417 Cooking Class: Price Cutter Bistro Market	Archive »
This month’s 417 Cooking Class is hosted by James Clary, Director of Culinary for Pyramid Foods. Clary is preparing a tasty four-course meal that includes fresh veggies, a little seafood,... By Savannah Waszczuk; Photos by Amy Pennington
5 Best Fresh Chips	Archive »
Crunchy, salty, with a bevy of amazing toppings. These are our favorite chip offerings in 417-land. By Katie Pollock
417 Idea Home: In Good Supply	Archive »
Meet the suppliers and businesses that will make 2011's 417 Idea Home our best ever. By Savannah Waszczuk
A Decade of Healing	Archive »
Lost & Found has been helping children grieve the loss of a loved one for 10 years. This month, read about how the organization has grown, where it’s headed and how you can help. By Daniel Snyder
Beach Bound	Archive »
We found the hottest summer accessories for him and her, all from 417-land shops. Enjoy the sunshine! Produced by Cocoa Young; Photos by Kevin O’Riley
Savvy Shopper: 3House Boutique	Archive »
3House Boutique gives shoppers the chance to explore trendy women’s clothing in a masculine-style storefront. By Savannah Waszczuk; Photos by Kevin O'Riley, Amy Pennington and David Fleming
Quick Trip: Memphis	Archive »
Go walkin' in Memphis for a king-sized dose of food, history and fun. By Daniel Snyder
Entertaining Summer Camps for the Kiddos	Archive »
This summer, enroll your kids in classes and camps that will keep them happy (and occupied) all summer long. Whether they are little actors in the making or more sports-savvy kids, there’s... By Libby Bishop
White +	Archive »
Beautiful spring looks (with a dash of color) to wear to the DCO's annual White Party. Produced by Kaye Lee; Photos by Kevin O'Riley
DCO's White Party 2011	Archive »
For the Developmental Center of the Ozarks. At the home of Patrick & Kim Harrington. May 13, 2011.
Shakespeare and the Undead	Archive »
The Springfield Shakespeare Project Summer Festival brings the Bard to 417-land with live theatre in Jordan Valley Park and an original stage production: Hamlet vs. Zombies. By Daniel Snyder
ArtsFest 2011: Promenade of Art	Archive »
Art-lovers, get outside this month for ArtsFest, a juried exhibit that runs the length of Historic Walnut Street and offers everything from the work of more than 140 artists to tasty street food... By Libby Bishop
To Infinity and Beyond	Archive »
New plans for a planetarium in Branson bring the final frontier a little closer to home. By Daniel Snyder
Brown Home Gallery: May 2011	Archive »
Linda and David Brown are in love with their downtown lifestyle and their Wheelers loft, which displays antique furnishings in a contemporary space. By Savannah Waszczuk; Photos by Amy Pennington
Spontaneous Workout	Archive »
There are numerous spots in 417-land where you can jump into a game of pick-up basketball and get a work-out among friends (or strangers). We sent our writer to join a group of regulars during... By Daniel Snyder
Helping at the Hospital	Archive »
Think candy stripers are the only hospital volunteers? In fact, there are loads of opportunities to help out at local hospitals, from putting in time at the gift shop to delivering flowers to... By Libby Bishop
Back to the Basics	Archive »
Join 417-lander and diet blogger Erin Lopez on her raw-foods journey. By Libby Bishop
7 Good Things: May 2011	Archive »
These seven dishes or drinks have passed our taste buds and made us rave. They are ranked by level of yumminess.