The Chefs View

12/20/2024

I have an amazing idea that just came to me for all of those people that care about quality ingredients.

What if a restaurant just gave us an add-on price to fry our deep-fried items in a decent oil like avocado oil? Charge us a dollar to deep fry our products in a good oil.

Or what if there was a $.75 upgrade for “Real” extra virgin olive oil for your Bread service? Who else would pay for that? Share this post and let’s make it happen!!!!! Our bodies deserve and I feel there are those of us that would gladly pay 💰

12/20/2024

It was hard to capture the essence of this “Italian Wedding Soup” at Salvatore’s Ristorante Italian in Ozark Mo. Let me tell you a secret 🤫 It’s superb!!!! Delicious meaty chunks of sausage, delectable morsels of carrots and veggies with little pieces of pasta balls all in a warm bowl of deliciousness 💫

Since the sell of this restaurant I haven’t eaten my way across the menu so I can’t testify for all menu items here, but I can stand behind this soup. I also ordered the Local Fried Mushrooms and they were pretty legit too. I thought it was cool they are trying to use local on at least some items.

This came when bread service and some friendly smiles from the staff. I did also notice a Nonna (Italian Grandma) making fresh pasta when I walked in so that was pretty cool.

I would love to know some of your fave items here so I can try them. Please like this post and comment below 👇 and tell me what you like about that dish. Or tell me your favorite Italian restaurant in the 100 mile radius so I can try it 🙂

PS - I had a blast with my conversations with Chef Dylan Dale who is a local foodie and private chef, who I’m exited to collaborate this spring at the Allen Family Farm

12/18/2024

Farm Update - We are moving in Friday 🙂 🙂 Allen Family Farm

12/18/2024

ABSOLUTELY!

The Chefs View is right: Our Chicken Marsala is AMAZING!

12/18/2024

I needed a warm bowl of something after my insulation experience yesterday so I hit up thailandstationsgf for their yellow curry.

I love the sweetness in this dish and the thickness. I am a huge potato fan and this dish has just the right amount that is cooked perfectly.

If you have been sleeping on the Money Purses please do yourself a favor and order them. They are not on the lunch menu but they will still let you order them at lunch. They are filled with curried vegetables (mainly potatoes) and fried to perfection. I absolutely love this appetizer. I like to get the tray of chili paste and add a little dab of that and some soy sauce, so yummy.

Thailand Station is one of my favorite Thai Restaurants in the 417. What is your favorite dish here or Thai restaurant? Please tell me so I can go try :) and if you have a fave dish there please tell us that one to so we can try.

Thailand Station

12/17/2024

Farm Update - Project Insulation

It’s a dirty job but someone has to do it 😆 Allen Family Farm

12/17/2024

Farm Update - Scooping the p**p and blowing in insulation at the Allen Family Farm 💫

12/17/2024

Steak Inn in Shell K**b Missouri is your classic steak house from the forgotten times of the past. Remember when there used to be quality steak houses in every town????

Well this one has stood the test of time. This establishment has been open for 48 years and stayed true to the commitment of serving a good steak.

There are no prices on the menu but they treat you fair. I went with a buddy and I had the ribeye, he had the sirloin and we had an appetizer and tea for $77…….not bad! Especially for the quality we received.

The salad bar is absolutely on point, nothing fancy but everything is homemade. Fun old school items like pea salad, onion salad, great potato salad (I assume made from the baked potatoes) and a huge block of cheddar cheese!!!

My fave thing on the salad bar were these toast points that they called “toasties”……..yummy!!!!!

We started out with Portobello Fries which were divine! Super crispy with a hint of cornmeal batter mixed with a traditional batter and fried to perfection.

I ordered my ribeye Medium Rare + and they cooked it exactly the way I like it. I noticed they also cook all their steaks over and open flame in the kitchen. I was curious about the lobster even though I didn’t have it. They serve South African lobster in the middle of the woods in the middle of Missouri. For a Chef like me this just makes me so happy 🙂 South African Lobster tail is deep caught and comes from cold waters which makes it sweet to the taste. No where in Springfield even sells South African tails on the reg……..so cool!!!!! You can get steak and lobster for around $75 there, come on!!!

Don’t be expecting fancy, just expect a solid steak house the way it used to be. They also have bread service which was delicious.

Only thing they don’t have is dessert, but you can’t have it all right???? Lol

The ambiance was superb and our waitress was super friendly and the hostess called most customers by name as they entered.

This is an A+ eatery and really impressed me. Tell me your favorite steak house below and what you order.

12/15/2024

I am back at Fusion Eatz - Springfield, MO. It is really good.

We just had some of the savory food. We had the taco chili bowl and the ground beef fusion bowl. They both were very good.

We are now onto the suites, which I’ve been very excited for. We got “My Fave” and “Going Nuts” as well as the “Hazelnut Wrap”.

This food hits different than any other mall food I have ever had. You guys should really give it a try.



12/14/2024

doggystylefoodtruck417 was at Sam’s Club the other day and I finally got to try their dogs. This has been on my bucket list for over a year. My chef buddy Austin Merath with Everything Kitchens turned me onto them with all his yummy posts.

The stars finally aligned and I got my chance. The owner Jeremy says “this is a business he can get behind” lol.

I had the special 1 - roasted jalapeño hot sauce, sour creams chives. Cool ranch Doritos - all beef hot dog - cook on grill butter and a special blend of seasonings. Dudes……..they are pretty darn good and I’m not even a hot dog guy.

Next I tried the Canine which is their #1 seller - Jalapeño Sirachi cream cheese, pepper jack, bacon, jalapeños and spicy aioli.

These dogs just hit differently, come get it from the back and grab one or two. They make you feel like a kid at heart.

Only suggestion is, Jeremy get a generator a little less loud 😂

Doggy Style Hot Dogs 🌭

12/13/2024

yeyosnwa has an amazing special this week you must go try! The “Mole Amarillo” - sooooooo good!!!! I have never tried a yellow mole until now and who better to bring me one than James Beard nominated Chef Rafael Rios and his team at Yeyo’s.

The flavors were deep and plentiful with perfectly executed veggies all straight from their farm. Crunchy green beans, beautifully cooked potatoes, and yummy carrots.

I suggest you come give them a try before the special is gone. I even got to see some awesome ancient leafy vegetables come out of the dehydrator and nibble on one. I forgot the name but very earthy and tasty.

Thanks team for always knocking it out of the park on flavor profiles and making me feel at home.

12/13/2024

Fam Update - It’s all coming together. We have the fixtures going up and the concrete is laid. My team couldn’t be better! You guys are rockstars and wifey your attention to detail rocks 🪨 my world 🌍 We are so excited to share Allen Family Farm with you all and grow you the best produce possible.