Springfield Food News

On Wednesdays, We Drink Wine 🍷🍇

While conducting my weekly food news research, I came across a lot of updates pertaining to wine. So you know what that means! Here’s a little themed roundup for you.

• Every Wednesday, Brown Derby Wine & Marketplace offers deals on select wines. We always love checking out which offering the director of fine wine, Aaron Rozeboom, chooses to highlight each week. Be sure to follow their Instagram to learn more about the story behind the bottles.

• Alert your friends: Great Escape Beer Works has just launched Wine Down Wednesdays. Each week, you can get 20% off bottles and $5 pours.

• This one isn’t on a Wednesday, but a Thursday. September 25 is Springfield Sertoma’s Wine Walk at Farmer’s Park. Attendees get to sample from more than 100 wines, all while raising money for the Developmental Center of the Ozarks.

A Hefty Helping of Itty Bitty News Bites

So much of this week's food news pertained to small but delicious food news. Here’s what we’ve got for you. 

• I’ve been trying hard to get in touch with someone from KPOT, the all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ and hotpot joint that’s coming to 3242 E. Erie St. This past week, I shared some contact info I had with my fellow food news pal Billy Dove, who you all know as 417 Foodist. He must have emailed them at just the right time, because he got a response! They are aiming for an November opening. We’ll keep you updated. 

• I drive past the future site of The Table on nearly a daily basis, so I’ve gotten a front-row seat to watch their progress. The exterior is looking beautiful, and they just got asphalt. See it for yourself in the latest Reel they posted. 

• I just had the best chai latte of my life, and it’s my duty to spread the word. La Mère Bakery’s new house chai isn’t made with a pre-made mix like a lot of the others around town. Owner Alex Mauer brews this one with fresh spices and steeped Assam tea. Think ginger, clove, anise, black pepper and cinnamon, plus cane sugar and your choice of oat milk or whole milk. Pro tip: Bring your own mug for a discount.

• This is fun! PaPPo's Pizzeria is hosting a pie-off. To enter, you must submit your idea for the tastiest pizza ever. The winner gets a $500 gift card. 

• Kingdom Coffee on Lone Pine is now serving pastries by Buttermilk on Saturdays and Sundays after 10 a.m. We’re talking choux buns, apple tarts, peanut butter brownies and cake. Oh, and they can also make you an affogato with Buttermilk’s notoriously delicious ice cream!

• The Order is releasing its new seasonal fall menu soon. They invited me to a little sneak peek night, so keep an eye on our Instagram for a first look.

Two Closures

We hate having to be the messenger on news like this, but we just got word on a couple of closures.

• Dirty Dough’s Springfield location officially closed its doors this past weekend, and the owners cited “health issues, personal situations and other factors.” We will sure miss getting a sweet treat there!

• Chiquis Cocina closed its dining room yesterday, which is a big loss for Marionville. However, they will still be providing catering services and hope to open a food truck in the spring.

It’s always sad to see good places go, and it's a good reminder to support our favorite local eateries. They work hard to bring us unique offerings, and 417-land wouldn’t be the same without them. 🍽️❤️‍🩹

A Spooky Season Pop-Up

Chef Bren Newlin has been wooing taste buds at SPLIT Social Kitchen, and lately, she’s also been cooking up some delicious things through her pop-up series, Feelin’ Snacky, where she offers snack boxes. Her next pop-up is on October 5 at SPLIT Social Kitchen, and the menu has us pining for one right now. The Mushies and Marmalade soup sounds like the perfect way to welcome fall with its creamy mushroom base and dash of bright orange marmalade. You can decide whether to take your snack box to-go or enjoy it there. Some of the offerings sound like you’ll want to consume them pretty quickly, like the Autumnal Sundae (featuring butter pecan ice cream and sautéed dates, yum!). Preorders are due September 28, so don’t drag your feet.