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Table Talk: May 9–16

Ozarks Brasserie is taking reservations, big news from a Springfield brewery, Mother's Day eats and more in this week's Table Talk.

may 09 2023 | Table Talk

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Table Talk: May 2–8

This week: Springfield sushi news, make your meal plans for Cinco de Mayo, upcoming foodie events and more in Table Talk.

may 02 2023 | Drinks, Food, Table Talk

Lifestyle

Colorful Taste with Jorge Ortiz

Stepping out of the family restaurant business and into the world of visual art, self-taught painter Jorge Ortiz is putting his stamp on...

may 01 2023 | Art, Entrepreneur, Style

Lifestyle

One Home at a Time

Habitat for Humanity of Springfield began operations 35 years ago as a response to a widespread local need. Today, the organization...

may 01 2023 | Charity, Do Good, Family

Travel

Taking a Scenic Road Trip to Colorado

417 Magazine's Editorial Director Katie Pollock Estes chronicles her family's RV trip to Colorado and offers a few travel tips along the...

may 01 2023 | Outdoors, Parks, Travel

El Paraiso Mexican Kitchen Springfield MO

Table Talk

Table Talk: April 25–May 1

This week: Teeny tasty tapas, dishes and drinks in time for Cinco de Mayo and more news bites.

apr 25 2023 | Drinks, Food, Table Talk

Table Talk

Table Talk: April 18–24

This week: Pizza for a good cause, Huey Magoo's opens in Springfield, planning ahead for spring eats and more.

apr 18 2023 | Drinks, Food, Table Talk

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Table Talk: April 11–17

This week: Purple Panda Filipino Food Moves to Ozark, SocieTea’s new line of boba drinks, new morning eats at Echelon Coffee, Spring Wine &...

apr 11 2023 | Table Talk

Fish dish from The Order in Springfield MO

Table Talk

Table Talk: April 4–10

This week: New seasonal menus in 417-land, beefing up the brewing scene, a new Arabian food truck and more in Table Talk.

apr 04 2023 | Drinks, Food, Food Trucks, Seafood

We Are #417Strong

Kid-Friendly Community Activities in Springfield

Give your kids a passion for volunteering early by connecting them with their community at these kid-friendly volunteer opportunities.

apr 01 2023 | #417Culture, #417Strong, Do Good

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Table Talk: March 28–April 3

So many new Mexican restaurants, a cookie dough rebrand, Ozarks Beerfest and more in this week's Table Talk.

mar 28 2023 | Drinks, Food, Food Trucks, Table Talk

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Table Talk: March 21–27

This week: Two new restaurants for Springfield, Missouri, burritos and cocktails, more ice cream options and a few foodie events.

mar 21 2023 | Drinks, Food, Table Talk

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House of 417

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The Launch

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417 Magazine November 2025

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Table Talk: May 9–16

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Table Talk: May 2–8

Lifestyle

Colorful Taste with Jorge Ortiz

Lifestyle

One Home at a Time

Travel

Taking a Scenic Road Trip to Colorado

Table Talk

Table Talk: April 25–May 1

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Table Talk: April 18–24

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Table Talk: April 11–17

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Table Talk: April 4–10

We Are #417Strong

Kid-Friendly Community Activities in Springfield

Table Talk

Table Talk: March 28–April 3

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Table Talk: March 21–27