Dining with Danene Samples "Taste of Mid Missouri"
By Dining with Danene

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Businesses Mentioned:
Sophia's
3915 S. Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203


Shiloh Bar & Grill
402 E. Broadway
Columbia, MO 65201


Shakespeare's Pizza
225 S 9th St
Columbia, MO 65201


Les Bourgeios Vineyards
12874 W Highway Bb
Rocheport, MO 65279


La Siesta Mexican
33 N. 9th St
Columbia, MO 65203


Jazz A Louisiana Kitchen
217 N. Stadium Dr. Suite 100
Columbia, MO 65203


Bread Basket Cafe, The
2101 W. Broadway
Columbia, MO 65201


Boone Tavern
811 E Walnut
Columbia, MO 65201


Addison's
709 Cherry St.
Columbia, MO 65201

My Dear Readers,

The Missouri Restaurant association went all out for this year’s Taste of Mid Missouri benefitting the scholarship program for the UMC Restaurant program, and I must say that the students had one of the tastiest dishes at the event!  They served bites of duck BLT - they were unique, moist and delicious!

Another favorite was Les Bourgeois Bistro, sampling a slow-smoked pulled pork with pickled bell peppers and fried shallots on a beer cheddar biscuit. The entire bite melts in your mouth!  So full of crunch and layers of flavor!

Lots of MidMoDiningGuide.com restaurants were on hand serving up their specialties:

  • La Siesta and their cactus salad
  • Boone Tavern Postsickers with grilled chicken and veggies
  • Sophia’s Frangelico monkey bread
  • Addison's BBQ baby back ribs
  • Bread Basket Café homemade cookies
  • Jazz Jambalaya and Seafood Fettuccini
  • Smokin Chicks Rib tips, pulled pork and burnt ends
  • Shakespeare’s pizza
  • Shiloh ribs and hot wings


And oh, so many more! If that weren't enough - to wash it all down…beer, wine and tea from Columbia’s finest purveyors were also there for the sampling. 

It was a great reminder of all the delicious options we have here in Mid Mo and to see the hard work of the students shine.  I can’t wait to check out one of their Culinary Café dinners, I’m thinking the French Fusion. Check out all their offerings at www.culinarycafe.missouri.edu.

Bon appétit!

Danene

Sub Shop
212 E. Green Meadows Rd
Columbia