Cravin Pizza-Springfield, MO

Cravin Pizza is the best kept little pizza secret in southwest Missouri (sorry about the thumb over the photo)! Bob discovered it one day when he was working.  The owners are nice, cordial people who welcome you and make sure your dining experience is perfect.  We love their lunch special which is a nice size salad with your choice of their homemade dressings and a small pizza, not a personal pan pizza, a full small pizza.  A drink is included for around $7.  We LOVE their homemade blue cheese dressing.  You will find none better.  We've had many different pizzas there and each and every one has been delicious.  You can't go wrong no matter what you order.  Their pizza crust is unique and not like anything we've ever had.  It's flaky, crispy and melts in your mouth.  Cravin recently added a more formal dining room in the back that is open in the evenings.  They have a full service bar and a variety of Italian cuisine.  We have plans to visit for dinner sometime in the near future.  They are located on east Sunshine St, across from Sam's Club.  Stop by for lunch one day (or dinner), you won't be disappointed and you will have a new favorite pizza place.

Cheddars-Springfield, MO

Happy Valentine's Day friends!  We had planned to visit Bierman's German Restaurant in Friestatt, MO this weekend, but upon investigation we have concluded it is closed.  Sad to hear this.  Used to be a great place to eat. 

So instead, we wents to a great little place we haven't been for awhile, Cheddars.  Chances are you have eaten at Cheddars.  It's one of our old standbys and we are never disappointed.

We always order the onion straws appetizer.  They aren't on the menu, but if you ask your waiter or waitress they will order them for you.  Very thinly sliced onions with a sweet/savory coating served with ranch dressing for dipping.  Yum, yum, yum!  Not to be missed.  Alex had the chicken tenders and Bob had the buffalo chicken tenders.  Now if you've had Cheddar's chicken tenders you know they are the BEST by far. 

I usually have the chicken tenders, but decided to try something new, the grilled tilapia with mango salsa and grilled shrimp.  Very good choice!  The fish and shrimp were lightly seasoned, tender and delicious and the mango salsa set the whole thing off perfectly.  For my sides I chose the broccoli cheese casserole (another favorite) and the cut off the cob corn, which was delicious!  The atmosphere was warm and cozy on a cold, Missouri night.  We enjoyed our visit! 



 

Rosie Jo's Cafe, Ozark, MO

We went to Rosie Jo's Cafe tonight.  We had heard their catfish is excellent.  We were not disappointed.  The decor is country cafe with a generous helping of chicken decor.  Cozy, relaxed, and friendly.  The place was packed at 5 pm on a Saturday night.  We began our meal with the fried mushroom appetizer, some of the best fried mushrooms we've had and the helping was more than the two of us could eat.  They were served with ranch dressing.  Delicious!  We both ordered the catfish dinner with fried potatoes, corn, and Texas toast.  The catfish was served as one big catfish fillet with a delicious, crunchy, cornbread coating.  Very tasty!  The fried potatoes were a little dry, but good.  We ended the meal with a piece of chocolate peanut butter pie.  Tasted good, but the crust was a little stale.  Overall, very good place to eat.  We recommend it and will definitely go back.  We might try the breakfast next time.