This week in 417 food news, a Springfield restaurant expands to happy hour and farmers market visits, and a new venue teases its opening in a former piano bar. Plus, new spots in the Ozarks to get treats and drinks that keep you cool.
Springfield restaurant branches out into happy hour — and the farmers market
Looking for a new happy hour place? Show Me Chuy, 1410 E. Republic Road, is now offering up discounted sips and bites from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
Guests can sip on $10 margaritas and mezcalitas or take $2 off house cocktails while enjoying $6 caprese and $10 toasted ravioli or fried calamari.
If that’s not your thing, no worries: Starting July 11, you’ll be able to enjoy the Mexican-Italian fusion fare at an area famers market every Saturday. Farmers Market of the Ozarks, 2144 E. Republic Road, will host Show Me Chuy from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m…