staff poll

GRACE CHIPLEY

Editorial Designer

I’d road trip up to Chicago to go to Spinning J! We found it on vacation and it’s the cutest bakery, complete with the best cinnamon rolls I’ve ever had, which is saying a lot because I don’t like cinnamon rolls.

WHAT RESTAURANT ARE YOU WILLING TO TAKE A ROAD TRIP FOR?

MICHELLE LEWIS

Editorial Intern

Every time I find myself in Kansas City I make sure to stop at Meshuggah Bagels, a locally owned bakery that brings the taste of bagels from New York. My go-to is a plain bagel with the Oreo Cheesecake Schmear.

KATIE BATLINER

Advertising Designer

Lion’s Choice in St. Louis (or on your way in Sullivan). Arby’s does not do it for me.

KAITLYN MESSINA

Finance Assistant

I would always miss going to the Aviary when I lived out of state for college, so we would be sure to make a stop in on the weekends that I came home to visit—definitely one of the highlights of home!

COURTNEY SKORNIA

Editorial Intern

My go-to favorite is a meat lover’s pizza from Imo’s Pizza in St. Louis! Even though we have Imo’s Pizza in Springfield, there is just something about the St. Louis locations that are worth the trip.

JO JOLLIFF

Research Editor

I would make the drive to Shell Knob for a trip to the salad bar at Steak Inn any day of the week. It’s such a cozy atmosphere with twinkle lights and big wooden booths paired with the best food.