Inside Columbia January 2014

Breakfast

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Rise And Dine On The City’s Most Delish Breakfast Dishes Page 56

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Rev Up The Fun In Your New Year’s Fitness Plan Page 48

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Step Inside The New Ronald McDonald House Page 64

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Health experts tell us that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it can also be the most delicious, especially here in Columbia where tasty breakfast options abound. Join us as we take an early morning tour of the city’s hottest spots for pancakes, eggs, bacon and all your first-meal faves.

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farm-fresh eggs are a delicious, nutritious start to the day.

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The new Ronald McDonald House provides a welcome home away from home for out-of-town families who are in Columbia while a sick child receives treatment.

The beautiful, amenity-packed facility could not have been built without the help of thousands of volunteers and dozens of businesses who donated time, materials and merchandise. Take a tour to see what an outpouring of community support can accomplish.

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contents

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14 Editor’s Note

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Spotlight

22 Contributors

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Kevin’s World

24 On The Web

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Reviews In A Flash

130 A New View

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Calendar: January Events

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The Final Word

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Fitness Add an element of fun to your workout routine.

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Business Briefs Who’s making news in Columbia business.

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Robinson’s Ramblings A former counterfeiter confesses.

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on the cover

Creative Director Carolyn Preul showed off her culinary skills for this month’s cover. “I made 28 pancakes, eight slices of bacon, five fried eggs and burned 14 sausage links in preparation for the breakfast shoot,” she says.

Photo by L.G. Patterson

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Style Glam is up for a night out with your gal pals.

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Shopping Resolve to stay on track with these tools.

Chef’s Secrets Wake up your dinner with espresso.

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Beauty Keep your hair, skin and nails healthy year-round.

Cooking With Brook Oysters are more versatile than you think.

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Beauty Learn the ABCs of beauty creams.

l 117 118 A Wedding Story Celebrate the nuptials of Abbie Adkins & Evan Perry.

122 Announcements

Mid-Missouri brides and grooms share their happy news.

124 On The Town

See who made the scene at some recent Columbia events.

104 The Wine List

Savor the iconic taste of a new Australian red blend.

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from the editor the january issue: an open-book test

challenging your resolve

Regular contributor John Robinson makes a confession. What crime did he commit back when he was a poor J-School student? Read all about it on Page 54.

Sandy Selby

Editor-in-Chief

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e’ve been planning our “Rise & Dine” breakfast feature for months now. Although we didn’t set out to challenge your New Year’s resolutions with photos of decadent breakfast foods, I realized while reviewing photo after photo of fluffy pancakes and eggs fried to perfection that we may be responsible for the unraveling of many a resolution this month.

We love to talk about food in this magazine but we’ve never given much editorial love to my favorite meal of the day. It turns out that Columbia does breakfast very, very well. Whether you’re in the mood for some good, old-fashioned biscuits and gravy, some crispy-on-theoutside-and-tender-on-the-inside hash browns, or a sinfully sweet pastry, this city can conquer your cravings.

Starting off the year with new resolve to lose weight, exercise more, save money or break a bad habit works well for a lot of people. I’m not one of them. I tend to make resolutions on impulse, on the most random of days. Most recently, it happened last Aug. 7, when I decided I was tired of feeling the way I was feeling and decided to forge a new relationship with food. It hasn’t always been easy to stand strong in my resolve, especially when visions of pancakes dance in my head, but I’ve found ways to keep things interesting. New foods, new exercises and a new gadget — the Fitbit Flex, which appeals to my love of both funky, chunky bracelets and colorful graphs — are keeping me honest. Mostly.

I indulge now and then and dig into a stack of pancakes. For me, total deprivation has never been a recipe for resolution success. But do you know what I like best about breakfast? I have all day to burn off those calories.

what’s on your mind? email me at

sandy@insidecolumbia.net.

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The new Ronald McDonald House opened its doors to guest families in October.

How many families can it serve at one time? Find out on Page 64.

What are the ingredients of The Broadway Diner’s famous dish, The Stretch?

Pile on the knowledge on Page 58.

There are several fabulous fitness trackers on the market these days. What’s the name of the one we feature on Page 39?

These creatures make excellent water filters and are also pretty darned tasty.

What are they? Discover the answer on Page 72. photos by l.g. patterson

inside columbia staff Publisher Fred Parry fred@insidecolumbia.net associate Publisher Melody Parry melody@insidecolumbia.net editor-in-chief Sandy Selby sandy@insidecolumbia.net creative director Carolyn Preul cpreul@insidecolumbia.net

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Entertainment: Kevin Walsh Food: Brook Harlan Weddings: Anita Neal Harrison

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contributors All those early mornings at work here at Inside Columbia inspired two former editorial assistants and a former intern to collaborate on this month’s tasty breakfast feature. Here’s our own (and much less angst-ridden) version of “The Breakfast Club.”

Haley Adams

Breakfast has always been the favorite meal of Haley Adams (who contributed to the breakfast feature on Page 56), but she became an even bigger fan when she moved to Columbia in fifth grade. After graduating from Rock Bridge High School and then Indiana University, Haley started working at Inside Columbia as an editorial assistant.

She recently moved to New Orleans with her now fiancé, Chris Raymond, whom she met through a mutual friend at Osaka in Columbia. Adams is now a writer and editor at Renaissance Publishing, which publishes New Orleans Magazine.

Adams likes the Big Easy and its wonderful restaurants, but she still misses Columbia’s breakfast spots … and Boulevard beer.

Ren Bishop

A self-proclaimed faux Southern belle, Ren Bishop is a native of Springfield. She studied magazine journalism and international studies during her four-year stint at the University of Missouri. Upon graduation in May 2012, she became an editorial intern at Inside Columbia magazine, where she was later named the magazine’s editorial assistant and audience development specialist. She recently returned to the Queen City of the Ozarks to work as the social media specialist for Springfield Public Schools and prepare for her upcoming wedding to Kevin Luebbering in May. Follow along on her journey rediscovering the comfort food of the Ozarks on Twitter, where’s she known as @renbishop.

Kate Hrdina

Kate Hrdina is a senior at the University of Missouri studying food and wine journalism with a minor in Italian area studies. She is a Columbia native and has been a Tigers fan since birth. Her favorite places include the Big Tree, Rock Bridge Memorial State Park and The District. In her free time, Hrdina enjoys cooking, reading and being outside.

She loves meeting new friends and traveling to new places. Someday she’d like to write a book. Hrdina has written for Inside Columbia, Vox magazine, the Columbia Missourian and Jacksonville Magazine.

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We’ve Got The Fevers Local band Jenny Teator and the Fevers is heating up the Columbia music scene these days. Read our exclusive artist profile on the band, and get a taste of their tunes at www.InsideColumbia.net.

Come On An Adventure

The Best Goes On Have you filled out your Best of Columbia ballot yet? You’ll find the ballot and all the details at www.InsideColumbia.net, and you can vote until 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 31. Your favorite people and places need your help to claim the coveted Best of Columbia 2014 honor.

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Inside Columbia’s Culinary Adventures cooking classes are a great way to have fun with friends and learn some excellent cooking techniques at the same time. We’ve scheduled some great classes for early 2014, including “Hearty Soups & Braises,” “Flavors of the World” and “Pizza Art.” You’ll find the full list of classes and special events at www.CoMoCulinaryAdventures.com.

Good-For-You Food Our food bloggers will be helping you out this January with recipes and suggestions that will keep you on track with your New Year’s resolutions. Fill up on the info at www.InsideColumbia.net, and then fill your plate with delicious, healthy food.

Submit your pitch to editor@insidecolumbia.net.

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all that jazz Join the “We Always Swing” Jazz Series on Jan. 26 for a special engagement and fundraiser at Murry’s Restaurant, 3107 Green Meadows Way. The event features percussionist Matt Wilson’s quartet plus keyboardist John Medeski (one-third of the trio Medeski, Martin and Wood, aka MMW). The group will perform with multi-instrumentalist Jeff Lederer, trumpeter Kurt Knuffke and bassist Chris Lightcap. Wilson last played in Columbia on the Jazz Series stage during the 2011–12 season with Arts & Crafts. The two horns plus piano, bass and percussion will play a lively and special concert with all net proceeds benefiting the “We Always Swing” Jazz Series. First show: doors open at 2:30 p.m., show at 3:30 p.m.; second show: doors open at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. For more information, call 573-449-3001 or visit www.wealwaysswing.org — MORGAN McCARTY

Trumpet courtesy of Ben Brooks, Battle High School student

january’S Top Pick “we always swing” jazz series fundraiser sunday, jan. 26 tickets From $25

photo by l.g. patterson

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Clyde Ruffin directed the 2013 artistic program for Columbia Values Diversity.

columbia values diversity celebration

The Value Of Diversity Celebrate the rich culture of Columbia.

Columbia’s diverse population is something to celebrate … and the city does just that every January. The Columbia Values Diversity Celebration recognizes and honors this incredible mix of CoMo residents at an annual event.

This year’s festivities take place on Jan. 16 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center.

Established in 1994, the celebration began as a way to honor the life and teachings of Martin Luther King Jr. “It is important for us as a community to celebrate the rich diversity that we have within our community, and for 21 years, this event has been a yearly culmination of that,” says J.J. Musgrove, director of the Office of Cultural Affairs, which runs the event in partnership with the Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau. “We are trying to celebrate the diversity within all of us.”

Steve Pemberton, chief diversity officer and divisional vice president of Walgreens, will address the 7 a.m. gathering as the keynote speaker. “His story is

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a universal one,” Musgrove says. “It’s the story of how one can make their way in the world to achieve great things while having to overcome diversity. He is also an extremely dynamic speaker.”

In addition to Pemberton’s appearance, the Missouri Contemporary Ballet will perform a 10-minute dance. There will also be a performance of patriotic music and an ensemble that will play instrumental music during the breakfast portion of the celebration.

Since 1998, the event’s annual Diversity Awards have recognized one individual and one organization with great impact in promoting diversity. “They are people or organizations of high character that have championed the ideals of diversity,” Musgrove says. “They have come forward and been courageous in their beliefs and stances in regards to the fact that everyone deserves a voice.”

Previous award winners include the late Eliot Battle, Hickman High School and Centro Latino.

Jan. 16 at 7 a.m.; $15 Holiday Inn Executive Center, 2200 I-70 Drive S.W., 573-874-6386 www.gocolumbiamo.com/Arts/CVDC

Children are also involved with the celebration. Last November, students in grades 4–12 grade submitted original essays and poems for publication in the 2014 Columbia Values Diversity Celebration Student Writings booklet.

Approximately 50 students’ work will be published from several hundred entries.

“The event brings about 1,000 people, which is amazing,” says Sarah Dresser, program specialist for the Office of Cultural Affairs. “I think it’s one of the only times during the year that so many people in different areas of Columbia come together. It’s great to have such a diverse group of people in the same room.”

The event’s theme, “Rich Tapestry of Diversity,” represents the intricate weaving of so many different people into one community.

“This is a type of event that makes Columbia stand out,” Musgrove says.

“To me, this really asserts our humanity more than anything else. It shows that we are stronger together than we are apart.” — kristen herhold photo by michael richards

music

january 18 Join the Odyssey Chamber Music Series at First Baptist Church of Columbia for Kids at Heart. The party begins with an instrumental petting zoo at 2 p.m., followed by the children’s concert at 3, which promises an hour of hilarious, family-friendly, entertaining performances. About a dozen young pianists will participate in a performance of Saint-Saëns’ classic, “Carnival of the Animals” with the not-so-classic Peter Schickele’s text, narrated by Steve Geibel.

Composer Patrick Dell will perform “Johnny Appleseed ‘The Fun’ Variations for Kazoo and Piano,” after which Jonathan Kuuskoski and Paola Savvidou will share “Piano Stories” by Greek composer Nicolas Sideris. Free; 2 to 4 p.m.; 1112 E. Broadway; 573-825-0079; www.odysseymissouri.org

sports

january 31–February 1 January 31-February 1 The Mizzou Men’s Swim and Dive teams host the Tiger Invite at the Mizzou Aquatics Center. The meet is the Tiger’s last showing before the Southeastern Conference championships start in Athens, Ga. Last year’s event recorded many personal bests for the Tigers. Cheer on Mizzou as the athletes swim and dive their way to victory.

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kevin’s world l by entertainment editor kevin walsh

Rock On, Ladies A local camp encourages women to make some noise.

My years of hovering at the periphery of the local music scene have been satisfying, educational, edifying and frustrating. Despite their proven intelligence and emotional maturity — not to mention musical talent — teen girls have pretty much been categorically denied the confidence boost and camaraderie involved in the rock band experience — that is, girls expressing

ladies rock camp: Jan. 17-19 Columbia Area Career Center $100; www.comogirlsrock.org

showcase: Jan. 19

Mojo’s; $5; Doors open at 7 p.m.; show at 8 p.m. www.mojoscolumbia.com

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themselves onstage with other girls via the rock band dynamic.

Actually, it is only in the last decade or so that local women have achieved any sort of parity in rock band respect.

Through the years, individuals like Jane Accurso (Ironweed), Hilary Scott and Annie Ruh have taught and mentored young musicians, many of them women, while playing in bands as the sole or

minority female role. Things began to change around 2000 when high school band competition got some traction and a new crop of locals like Shannon Diaz (Shirrelle C. Limes), Violet VonderHaar (who recently teamed up with her partner Philshawn Johnson to form the Undercurrents) and Jefferson City’s Molly Healy and Megan Boyer began to make a dent in the local male rock hegemony.

Finally, in 2010, the Columbia Academy of Music opened and thankfully showed none of the (often-unintentional) gender bias of guitar shop music lessons — about half of the academy’s instructors are women. Young newcomers like Hera Lynn, Dubb Nubb, Ruth Acuff and Jenny Teator emerged and integrated themselves as regulars in the burgeoning local music scene.

As younger women began receiving instruction and guidance, all they needed was some kind of local support system that would connect them and help sustain their enthusiasm.

Enter Amanda Rainey, Luci Fere and Leola Davis, who founded CoMo Girls Rock! in 2012 to empower girls through the creative expression of a band dynamic in a safe space for young women regardless of musical ability or background.

CoMo Girls Rock! inspires girls not just with special interpersonal connections of performing with females onstage in a band, but also by organizing events, hosting open mics and generally promoting an awareness of women’s roles in music. The selfesteem that comes from attending and participating in these events with women who share the same interests is a rare, new and priceless thing in these times.

Last June, CoMo Girls Rock! hosted the first all-girls music camp in Columbia, culminating in a packed showcase of five camper bands at Mojo’s. During camp, 22 teenage girls learned instruments and formed bands, resulting in a week of empowered fun for the girls and camp volunteers. The camp was a wild success for the kids (check

On The Web

Read our Web-exclusive profile of emerging rock act Jenny Teator and the Fevers at www.InsideColumbia.net.

the CoMo Girls Rock! webpage at www.comogirlsrock.org for video) but organizers also noticed some unchecked enthusiasm among camp participants’ moms that needed nurturing.

Ladies Rock Camp is a fundraiser for the 2014 summer program and an opportunity for women older than 19 to learn an instrument, start a band and play a show — all in three days. The $100 registration fee covers instrument lessons, songwriting workshops, band practice, even meals, and helps support the summer youth program with scholarship money. All camp instructors and staff

Ladies Rock Camp is an opportunity for women older than 19 to learn an instrument, start a band and play a show — all in three days. will be mid-Missouri women with experience in every aspect of getting a band up and going. Workshops and activities will take place Jan. 17–19 at the Columbia Area Career Center; a showcase at Mojo’s on Sunday evening, Jan. 19, will feature five all-women bands created during the camp. Each band will perform a song written during the weekend. Don’t miss this inspiring event and spread the word to supporters of women and girls in the arts.

Kevin Walsh considers himself a student of music’s effect on people. Since moving to Columbia in 1975, his professional ventures have included music retailer, radio show host and a brief stint as Truman the Tiger.

He currently hosts “The (So Called) Good Life,” from 3 to 6 p.m. every Wednesday on KOPN 89.5 FM and streaming live at www.kopn.org. january 2014 inside columbia

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movies

“Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit”

(Paramount Pictures) Wide Release: Jan. 17 Starring: Chris Pine, Kevin Costner, Keira Knightley, Kenneth Branagh Trailer: www.shadowrecruitmovie.com Genre: Action, Thriller Rated: Not Yet Rated

Chris Pine — who helped successfully reboot the “Star Trek” film franchise by becoming the young and reckless new James Tiberius Kirk — is tackling the revamp of another wellknown character this month: Jack Ryan.

Previously portrayed in films by Alec Baldwin (“The Hunt for Red October”), Harrison Ford (“Patriot Games” and “Clear and Present Danger”) and Ben Affleck (“The Sum of All Fears”), Jack Ryan is the protagonist of a series of books by the late best-selling author Tom Clancy, who died last October. Over the course of Clancy’s novels, Jack Ryan advances from public accountant and Marine Corps officer to eventually become President of the United States. But, as with most franchise reboots, “Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit” leaves the character’s glory days as room for sequels to grow into down the line and instead focuses on the origin story that sets everything into motion.

In this case, everything is set into motion for Ryan as a young CIA analyst, a number cruncher who heads to Russia to investigate some disturbing

economic trends and instead finds himself unexpectedly thrown into active field duty when he is attacked by a Russian operative. In his first adventure with the CIA, the former Marine with degrees in economics and history uncovers a scheme to topple the United States without a single shot fired — by collapsing the U.S. economy through a series of financial terrorist acts. With the help of CIA handler William Harper (Kevin Costner), the green Ryan must rely on his wits and military training to unravel and counter the espionage plot targeting his homeland while keeping the lies of his expanding double life from bleeding over into his personal life and ruining his relationship with his wife, Cathy (Keira Knightley).

Will Pine, director Kenneth Branagh (“Hamlet” and “Thor”), and the supporting cast deliver a new Jack Ryan series as a toe-to-toe contender with other high-expectation action-espionage films such as those in the “Bourne” and “Bond” franchises? We’ll find out later this month. — reviewed by amanda stafford

books: 5 releases for january

the invention of wings

By Sue Monk Kidd (Viking Press) Release: Jan. 7

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duty:

Memoirs of a Secretary at War

By Robert M. Gates (Alfred A. Knopf) Release: Jan. 14

hollow city:

The Second Novel of Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children

By Ransom Riggs (Quirk Books) Release: Jan. 14

i carry your heart with me

By E. E. Cummings Illustrated by Mati Rose McDonough (Cameron + Company) Release: Jan. 14

lost lake

By Sarah Addison Allen (St. Martin’s Press) Release: Jan. 21

music

“too weird to live, too rare to die!”

Artist: Panic! At the Disco (Decaydance Records/Fueled by Ramen)

Panic! At the Disco has been putting out music since 2005. The band started slow, but has since gained wide popularity. Its most recent release, “Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!” is the group’s fourth studio album. For a group that started out so young, the band has produced an album that proves just how much change comes with age.

This album’s songs have none of Panic’s earlier sense of begging to be heard, the way a teenager acts out for attention.

These songs have risen above that whole notion.

The musical content of the album represents the band on its journey as it shines a mirror on the generation of its 20-something demographic. The first single, “Miss Jackson,” reflects on a firsttime sexual experience through the eyes of someone who now knows that such casual intimacy can be hurtful.

It’s so common now for musicians to get lost in their own music, drowned out by the instruments, but Panic! has found a way to bring rich depth to the instrumentals and still have their voices be heard. Lead singer Brendon Urie has an unmistakable, pulsating voice that stands on its own without being overshadowed.

As a band that refuses to let age, maturity and expectations keep it from progressing, Panic! At the Disco continues to evolve as a group that isn’t confined to just doing what works. That progression will lead the group down the path that lets them do what everyone wants — simply to be heard.

— reviewed by lee pointer

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Calendar January 8, 9 For two consecutive nights, the University of Missouri men’s and women’s basketball teams play Georgia at Mizzou Arena. Jan. 8 kicks off the men’s Southeastern Conference basketball season.

The Tigers look to improve on last year’s 11-7 SEC record. The Jan. 9 women’s basketball game is the team’s third conference game of the season. Last year’s women’s team landed in the NIT, its first postseason play since the 2006–2007 season; this year they hope to go further. Price TBA; 7 p.m.; 1 Champions Drive; 800-CAT-PAWS (228-7297); www.mutigers.com

January 10 Mizzou track and field begins its season at the Missouri Opener at

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Hearnes Fieldhouse. Teams from across the country will compete. Free; field events at 1 p.m., track at 2 p.m.; 600 E. Stadium Blvd.; 800-CAT- PAWS (2287297); www.mutigers.com

January 16 Honor the life and teachings of Martin Luther King Jr. at the Columbia Values Diversity Celebration in the Holiday Inn Executive Center. The event will include diversity awards for Columbians who have had an impact in promoting diversity, and a student writing program in which students from grades 4–12 are invited to submit essays and poems for publication. Steve Pemberton, chief diversity officer and divisional vice president for Walgreens,

will be the keynote speaker, and Missouri Contemporary Ballet will perform. $15; 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.; 2200 I-70 Drive S.W.; 573-874-6386; www.gocolumbiamo.com/ Arts/CVDC

January 17 MU Women’s Gymnastics hosts Arkansas during the team’s annual pink-out meet at the Hearnes Center.

Partnering with Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, the Tigers hope to promote breast cancer awareness and will donate $1 for every ticket sold. Fans are encouraged to wear pink; the first 500 in attendance will receive a free T-shirt. Adults $5, youths and seniors $3; 6:30 p.m.; 600 E. Stadium Blvd.; 800-CAT- PAWS (228-7297); www.mutigers.com

January 19 Girl power rocks the stage at Mojo’s for the Ladies Rock Camp Showcase.

The concert is the culmination of the weekend’s Ladies Rock Camp, featuring performances from the graduates.

Read more on Page 30. $5; doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8; 17 N. Ninth St.; 573-874-1944; www.mojoscolumbia.com

January 20 Mizzou Women’s Tennis plays St. Louis University and Southern Illinois University at the Mizzou Tennis Center in the team’s first matches of the year. These are the only Tiger home matches until SEC play begins in March. Free; SLU at 11 a.m., Southern Illinois at 5 p.m.; 2001 S. Providence Road; 800-CAT- PAWS (228-7297); www.mutigers.com

January 21 Join Tays Taylor from Glazers Distributing for the second annual Scotch Tasting at Inside Columbia’s Culinary Adventures Center located in the offices of Inside Columbia magazine. Taylor will explore the nuances of traditional Scotch whisky in this tasting. Each Scotch will be paired with appetizers from the Culinary Adventures kitchen. $45; 6 p.m.; 47 E. Broadway; 573-442-1430; www.comoculinaryadventures.com

January 23 They jam, but don’t call them a jam band. They’re similar to bluegrass, but don’t think they adhere to the constraints of the bluegrass genre.

The six-person band Railroad Earth is somewhere in-between with lively sounds, seamless arrangements and superb musicianship. Whatever they’re doing, Grateful Dead bass player Phil Lesh approves of it. Railroad Earth brings its Americana, acoustic, jambut-not-jam-band, bluegrass-vibebut-not-bluegrass sound to The Blue Note for all generations to enjoy. $20; doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.; 17 N. Ninth St.; 573-874-1944; www.thebluenote.com

January 23 The smash-hit musical “Green Day’s American Idiot” comes to MU’s Jesse Auditorium direct from Broadway. The musical tells the story of three lifelong friends forced to choose between pursuing their dreams or the safety of suburbia. Charttopping hits such as “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” “21 Guns,” “Wake Me Up When September Ends,” “Holiday” and the blockbuster title track, “American Idiot” pepper this new take on a musical performance. From $15; doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m.; Jesse Hall (MU campus); 573-882-3781; www.concertseries.org january 2014 inside columbia

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January 23 Are you in need of motivation for your New Year’s resolutions? Or, do you just need new recipes to keep you and your family in good health? Join Amanda Lucas, nutritionist at Chews Your Health, for a gluten-free evening of fun and healthy cooking during Inside Columbia’s Culinary Adventures’ Healthy Cooking class. Learn how to prepare healthy and easy dishes for you and your family. $45; 6 p.m.; 47 E. Broadway; 573-442-1430; www.comoculinaryadventures.com

January 24 Grammy-award winning Arturo O’Farrill performs the Dr. Carlos PerezMesa Memorial Concert as part of the “We Always Swing” Jazz Series “Jazz in the District.” O’Farrill is a pianist, educator, founder and artistic director of the nonprofit Afro Latin Jazz Alliance. Born in Mexico and raised and educated in New York City, he founded the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra for Jazz at Lincoln Center. O’Farrill also directed his father’s large ensemble, The Chico O’Farrill Afro Cuban Jazz Orchestra,

for 15 years. The pianist-composer will perform with his quintet in the Kimball Ballroom of Lela Raney Wood Hall on the Stephens College campus. From $18; doors open at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m.; 6 N. College Ave.; 573-449-3001; www.wealwaysswing.org

January 26

Join the “We Always Swing” Jazz Series for a special engagement and fundraiser at Murry’s featuring percussionist Matt Wilson’s quartet plus keyboardist John Medeski (onethird of the trio Medeski, Martin and Wood). The group will perform with multi-instrumentalist Jeff Lederer, trumpeter Kurt Knuffke and bassist Chris Lightcap. Wilson returns to the Jazz Series stage having last played in Columbia during the 2011–2012 season with Arts & Crafts. The two horns plus piano, bass and percussion will play a fun, special concert with all net proceeds benefiting the jazz series. From $25; first show doors open at 2:30 p.m., show at 3:30 p.m.; second show doors open at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m.; 3107 Green Meadows Way; 573-4493001; www.wealwaysswing.org

January 29 In honor of Martin Luther King Jr., the public is invited to attend The University of Missouri Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. with Hill Harper at the Missouri Theatre. Harper is a nationally recognized actor, author and Harvard Law School graduate. He was the Aug. 28, 2013, co-host of the Let Freedom Ring commemoration of the Martin Luther King Jr. Have A Dream speech in Washington, D.C. Harper will speak on the topic of “Manifest Your Destiny: How to Achieve Your Goals and Overcome Fears.” Free; reception 6 to 7 p.m., presentation 7 to 8:30 p.m.; 203 S. Ninth St.; 573-882-5838; mlk.missouri.edu

January 29 Honoring the legendary ska-punk and reggae band, Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime performs at The Blue Note.

Badfish is known for replicating Sublime’s essence and selling out shows across the country while channeling the spirit of Sublime. From $10; doors open at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m.; 17 N. Ninth St.; 573-8741944; www.thebluenote.com

January 30

Looking to avenge last season’s losses, Mizzou Women’s’ Basketball plays Vanderbilt at Mizzou Arena in its eighth conference game of the season.

Two of the team’s 15 losses last season were to Vanderbilt. $5 adults, $3 seniors and youths; 7 p.m.; 1 Champions Drive.; 800-CAT- PAWS (228-7297); www.mutigers.com –––––––––––––

Save The Date February 14

An elegant dining experience awaits couples during the Valentine’s Day Dinner at Inside Columbia’s Culinary Adventures Center. The evening features a six-course meal comprised of dishes inspired by and symbolic of love.

Each course is paired with a specialty wine, hand-selected from the private wine cellar of Inside Columbia’s Culinary Adventures. Reserve your seats today, as space is limited for this intimate, romantic dining experience. $75; 6:30 p.m.; 47 E. Broadway; 573-442-1430; www.comoculinaryadventures.com

February 22

Crazed chili fans unite! The Ninth Annual MFA Rootin’ Tootin’ Chili Cookoff returns to serve up the finest chili from local chefs, businesses and talented amateur cooks at the Central Missouri Events Center, home of the Boone County Fair. The annual fundraiser benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Columbia and is a rootin’ tootin’ good time. $10 in advance, $12 at the door; 2 to 6 p.m.; 5212 N. Oakland Gravel Road; 573-823-1157; www.rtchilicookoff.com

February 27–March 2

The 11th True/False Film Fest continues the annual tradition of bringing renowned documentary films to Columbia for a weekend of filmbuff fun. The theme of this year’s festival is Magic Realism. Panels, seminars, receptions, galas, parties, contests, games and more pack the weekend’s schedule. Filmmakers from all over the world travel to Columbia to interact with audiences and fans. Passes are available on the festival’s website, with varying levels of access to the weekend’s events.

Tickets from $8, $6 for students, passes from $75; various times and locations; 573-442-8783; www.truefalse.org

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Jawbone UP24, available at AT&T ($149.99)

Looking to stick to your resolutions this New Year? The Jawbone UP24 band is both a wristband and an app designed to track how you sleep, move and eat. Gain insight into your physical activity and connect that with what you eat and how you rest. With the UP Band, knowledge is power and it’s easier than ever to challenge yourself to reach new milestones.

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Girlfriend Glam

Get out with your gal pals in these fun, fashionable finds.

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Red “pixie dust” scalloped top by My Beloved, available at Elly’s Couture ($44.99) * Ankle jeans by Not Your Daughter’s Jeans, available at My Sister’s Circus ($120) * Black leather jacket by Made, available at Girl Boutique ($346) * Silver “Global Echo” necklace by Mata Traders, available at The Mustard Seed ($23) * Black ring, available at Glik’s ($9.99) * “Virtue” leather booties in bone by Naya, available at American Shoe ($200) * Black studded clutch, available at Glik’s ($28) * Black and white alpaca infinity scarf by Abanico, available at The Mustard Seed ($35) * White gloves with phone-friendly fingertips available at The Mustard Seed ($25) * “Apple/Rouge Sublime” nail polish by Crabtree & Evelyn, available at Makes Scents ($8)

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shopping l by kristen herhold “Let’s Eat” notepad by 1canoe2, available at Poppy ($19)

Happy New You! Accomplishing your goals for the New Year is easier said than done, and sadly, many resolutions are never kept. Why not make 2014 different and let it be the year you better yourself? These items can help lead the way to a new, improved you.

To Do Notepad by 1canoe2, available at Poppy ($10.50)

Songbirds journal, available at Calhoun’s ($9.95)

Argan oil, available at Kent’s Floral Gallery ($18.95)

Eat To Live cookbook by Joel Fuhrman, available at Tallulahs ($28.99)

Candle by American Experience, available at Makes Scents ($19)

Trainers by New Balance, available at American Shoe ($75)

Impulse Active pullover in “meridian blue” by The North Face, available at Alpine Shop ($70)

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beauty l by chelsea land

Yearlong Beauty Achieving healthy skin, hair and nails year-round is easier than you think.

We turned to the professionals to get some tips on how to keep your skin, hair and nails looking healthy and beautiful — not just in the winter, but 365 days of the year.

Skin

Hair

It can be hard to find ways to keep skin hydrated during the winter season, and even harder to keep it hydrated for long periods of time because the air is so dry at this time of year. According to Alexandra Zani, author, educator, licensed skin care professional and Aesthetics International Association member, skin usually adapts to different climates throughout the seasons. In the wintertime, home heating systems lower the humidity in homes, which can leave skin feeling rough and dry. Zani says women should be aware that age, lifestyle and overall health play a role in how skin reacts to different climates and seasons.

“Using professional skin care products customized for your skin type and condition will support its overall moisture levels and prevent premature aging,” Zani says.

Zani also recommends visiting a licensed skin care professional who can analyze your skin and suggest ways to rebalance it through a home skin care plan.

Shea butter comes from the fruit produced from the shea tree. Shea butter is rich in natural fatty acids that nourish and moisturize skin.

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The pH level is the measure of acidity or basicity of a solution.

Too much basicity in hair will cause hair cuticles to open; too much acidity will cause hair cuticles to contract.

It’s important to keep a glorious mane looking even more wonderful by taking care of it in a professional manner.

In wintertime, most women don’t have very many problems with their hair, according to Valerie Gorman, member of the National Beauty Culturists League. “Your hair contracts in the winter, so it doesn’t swell like it does in the summer,” Gorman says.

Gorman also stresses the importance of conditioning hair to keep it from drying out after using dyes, bleach and perms. Conditioner also brings hair back to a natural pH level after using shampoo — thus preventing damage.

Use conditioner after applying chemical treatments or washing your hair.

Jojoba oil is a natural vegetable oil that comes from the jojoba bean. It nourishes, revitalizes and moisturizes skin.

It can also be used on hands, nails and hair.

Paraffin wax is a mineral wax similar to candle wax. When melted and applied to the hands, it helps improve circulation and softens the skin, leaving hands soft and healthy.

Nails

Painting nails in the season’s latest colors is a great way to dress them up in the cold, dark months of winter. Consider the health of your nails, though, when removing the polish. To prevent nails from drying out and splitting in the winter, Zani advises wearing gloves and applying moisturizing lotions that contain good emollients such as shea butter.

Hands and nails are consistently in contact with water, soap, detergents and other chemicals on a daily basis. Always dry nails thoroughly and apply moisturizing lotion. When washing dishes, or when nails are in extended contact with water, wear gloves, Zani says, to help prevent nails from splitting.

For soft hands and the overall health of your nails, Zani suggests treating yourself to a regular natural manicure and a warm paraffin wax dip one or two times monthly. Apply cuticle creams that contain natural jojoba oil to the nail bed regularly to improve the overall health of your nails. Zani recommends using the same professional products that nail salons use such as OPI, Essie and Orly. january 2014 inside columbia

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Crème de la Crème We decode the trendy double-letter beauty creams.

If you’re feeling confused by the recent invasion of double-letter creams into the beauty aisles of drugstores and on the shelves of specialty shops, you’re not alone. The influx of beauty creams labeled BB, CC or DD are often presented without explanation, but with a promise of perfect-looking skin. “I think they are a good option for people as an ‘allin-one’ product,” says Dr. Rebecca Kazin, the American Association of Dermatology’s go-to expert on the topic of topical skin care treatments.

According to Kazin, double-letter creams are good for the general population, but individuals with allergies or very sensitive skin should be cautious when trying them. These creams can be used daily and routine makeup can be applied directly after the cream’s application.

BB Cream

Developed in Germany by dermatologist Christine Schammek in the 1950s, BB cream first caught on in East Asia. The elaboration of “BB” comes in many forms, ranging from blemish balms to beauty bases, but according to Kazin, the virally popular cream is actually “BB” for “beauty balm.”

“It is supposed to brighten and lighten the skin, hide blemishes and improve skin tone,” Kazin says.

“While in the past you might have needed to layer on sunscreen, tinted moisturizer and a highlighter to get the look you want, BB cream is supposed to do it all.”

These highly touted creams moisturize, include SPF protection, provide sheer coverage and are considered to be soothing and healing to the skin. They are very similar to tinted moisturizers — which provide a hint of color alongside moisture — and can be used either as a foundation or primer for camera-ready complexions.

CC Cream

An advanced version of BB cream is known as CC cream or “color corrector” creams.

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left an oily feeling and shine without great coverage,” Kazin says. “CC creams are supposed to be lighter and have better coverage and add antiaging ingredients.” The creams even out skin tone, diminish redness and reportedly blend with skin tone and other makeup products better than BB creams. CC creams are suggested as primers.

According to Kazin, color correction creams are available for a wider range of skin tones, which solves a concern that affected many extremely fair or dark-skinned women who have used BB creams. Those with uneven skin tones have also found more success with CC creams than they have with BB. “They are supposed to last longer after application and cause fewer breakouts than reported with BB cream,” Kazin says.

DD Cream

DD creams — or “daily defense” creams — moisturize, prime, perfect and protect skin. According to Kazin, DD creams are the newest of the double-letter creams and have yet to hit the market, but are supposed to focus on nonfacial areas. Some brands of DD creams claim to be a hybrid of BB and CC creams. This cream is one to watch.

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fitness l by kristen herhold

fitness trends for 2014 The American College of Sports Medicine has made its annual prediction for the top fitness trends for the coming year. Here are some of the ways you should expect to sweat in 2014.

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT): HIIT, which involves short bursts of activity followed by a short period of rest or recovery, jumps to the top of this year’s list. These exercise programs are usually performed in less than 30 minutes.

Emphasize Your Exercise Add an element of fun to your workout routine.

Adults need to exercise for just 30 minutes each day to lead an active lifestyle, according to the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition.

Unfortunately, less than 5 percent of adults meet this criterion.

“I think there are just so many things going on in everyday life,” says Brian Higginbotham, recreation supervisor at Columbia’s Activity & Recreation Center. “Things just move quicker these days, and people are tired and stressed, and the last thing they want to do is travel to a gym after a hard day at work.”

If a dreaded half-hour on a treadmill is what is standing between you and your fitness goals, Higginbotham suggests you look for cardio-boosting activities you might enjoy more. “I think you have to find that certain niche,” he says. “Some people have to go to a group exercise class, and for them, that’s their most effective way.”

Dance and choreography fitness classes are extremely popular among adults, and several options are available in Columbia.

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in Hallandale, Fla. According to Zumba.com, 14 million people in 185 countries partake in Zumba on a weekly basis. “People love to do Zumba,” Higginbotham says. “Before the Zumba class came in, I didn’t see a lot of these faces. Now that we have Zumba four or five days a week, I see a lot of people come in who only do Zumba, and they don’t feel like that’s actually working out but that they’re having fun.”

Other unusual exercise classes in Columbia will take you back to your childhood. Hoop Fitness at Wilson Fitness combines cardio and hulahooping, and Punk Rope at the ARC uses jump ropes.

If you don’t have time or money for a class, there are still fun ways to become active, such as rock climbing, gardening, taking a stroll or hike, and even playing with your children. The experts agree that it doesn’t matter how you exercise; what matters is that you are exercising.

“Your body is your temple,” Higginbotham says. “If it’s not running right, nothing else is going to matter.

Whether it’s at a gym or somewhere else, it should be your No. 1 priority to keep yourself in shape. There is no excuse to not exercise.”

Body Weight Training: This is the first appearance of this trend in the survey.

Body weight training uses minimal equipment making it more affordable.

Not limited to just push-ups and pullups, this trend allows people to get “back to the basics” with fitness.

Fitness Programs for Older Adults: As the baby boom generation ages into retirement, some of these people have more discretionary money than their younger counterparts. Therefore, many health and fitness professionals are taking the time to create age-appropriate fitness programs to keep older adults healthy and active.

Functional Fitness: This is a trend toward using strength training to improve balance and ease of daily living. Functional fitness and special fitness programs for older adults are closely related.

Group Personal Training: In challenging economic times, many personal trainers are offering more group training options. Training two or three people at a time makes economic sense for the trainer and the clients.

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Inside Track Find out who’s making news in Columbia.

Texas A&M University President R. Bowen Loftin has been appointed chancellor of the University of Missouri’s Columbia campus. Loftin succeeds Brady Deaton, who retired Nov. 15. The native Texan earned a bachelor’s degree in physics from Texas A&M in 1970; he also holds master’s and doctorate degrees in physics from Rice University.

A professor of industrial and systems engineering, Loftin became president of Texas A&M in 2010. He has also served as vice president and chief executive officer of Texas A&M’s branch campus in Galveston, where he was a professor of maritime systems engineering. Before joining the Texas A&M system, Loftin held positions at NASA, the University of Houston, Old Dominion University and the Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center. He will begin serving as the 22nd chancellor of the Columbia campus on Feb. 1.

University of Missouri Head Football Coach Gary Pinkel has been named the American Football Coaches Association Coach of the Year for Region 2, in acknowledgement for his Tigers putting together an 11-2 season that included an Eastern Division championship in the

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Southeastern Conference. Pinkel was also named one of eight finalists for the prestigious Eddie Robinson National Coach of the Year, as awarded by the Football Writers Association of America.

Pinkel joined fellow finalists Art Briles (Baylor), David Cutcliffe (Duke), Mark Dantonio (Michigan State), Jimbo Fisher (Florida State), Gus Malzahn (Auburn), George O’Leary (Central Florida) and David Shaw (Stanford).

Tammy Breid has joined Landmark Bank as a real estate lender for the Columbia area market. With more than 25 years’ experience in real estate lending, she most recently served as vice president and real estate loan officer at Moberly’s County Bank.

Carolyn Henry has been elected to the National Academies of Practice and the Veterinary Medicine Academy as a distinguished practitioner and fellow. Henry is a professor of veterinary oncology and interim associate dean of research and graduate studies for the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. She is also interim associate director of research for Ellis Fischel Cancer Center and faculty facilitator for the One Health/One

KOMU-TV 8 Chief Weathercaster Dave Schmidt retired from his broadcasting duties on Dec. 17, after spending more than two decades on the air providing weather forecasts and information to mid-Missourians.

Schmidt joined KOMU in December 1989 as a copywriter and voice talent after spending several years in radio broadcasting.

In 1991, he began forecasting weather and was promoted to chief

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Medicine Mizzou Advantage area. Her oncology work focuses on biomarker evaluation for earlier detection of bladder cancer and improved therapies for late-stage disease.

The National Academies of Practice advises governmental bodies on the American health care system. Members are elected by their peers in 10 disciplines.

The board of directors of The Callaway Bank has named Ryan Vossen vice president and credit administration officer. Vossen is responsible for the daily oversight of the bank’s loan portfolio. He is involved with loan underwriting guidance, collateral evaluations, management of the collections department and maintaining updates to the bank’s loan policy. He has been with the bank since 2008.

Ted Campbell recently joined The Callaway Bank as a residential loan officer with the bank’s Callaway Mortgage Group.

Campbell has more than 20 years’ experience in residential mortgage lending, specializing in conventional and government loan programs.

Philip Johnson, a professor of veterinary medicine and surgery at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, has been selected for induction into the 2014 International Equine Veterinary Hall of Fame. The program, sponsored

weathercaster in 1996.

“Dave has been the top dog delivering mid-Missouri’s weather for more than two decades,” says News Director Stacey Woelfel. “No one comes close to his status in bringing people important weather information. People will long remember watching Doppler Dave deliver the weather to them.”

Schmidt says he is grateful for opportunities at KOMU and his audience. “Thank you to our

viewers who have trusted me to provide them with important weather information and for inviting me as a welcome guest into their homes.”

Weathercaster Rosie Newberry has moved to evenings, providing weather information for “KOMU 8 News” at 5, 6 and 10 p.m. and at 9 p.m. on Mid-Missouri’s CW. Kenton Gewecke has joined “KOMU 8 News at Noon” as weathercaster.

by American Farriers Journal, recognizes equine veterinarians for their contributions to the knowledge and recognition of proper hoof care for horses. Inductees are selected by current Hall of Fame members and members of the International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame. Johnson specializes in equine internal medicine; his research focuses on laminitis, a painful condition that causes lameness in horses and ponies.

Karin Bell has been promoted to Small Business Administration manager at The Bank of Missouri.

Bell has been working with the bank’s SBA loan program since she joined the organization in 2009.

The Bank of Missouri also announced the promotion of Mary Ropp to senior vice president, director of development. Ropp has served as business development officer for the Columbia market since 2009. In her new role, she will work closely with the business development officers throughout The Bank of Missouri organization.

Lindsey Boudinot, academic adviser and recruiter for Columbia College’s graduate programs, has been named to the Columbia Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Columbia.

The program is designed to “identify, cultivate and motivate future community leaders.” Boudinot, who has been with Columbia College since 2010, advises graduate students in business, criminal justice and military studies.

Boone County National Bank announced that Jody Munson has become an accredited ACH professional.

Munson provides administrative support for the operations division, chief financial officer and vice president of facilities management at the bank. Obtaining the AAP certification allows her to assist corporate customers with their automated clearing house transactions and other cash management questions. (continued on page 53)

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(continued from page 51) The board of the Boys & Girls Club of Columbia recently recognized Rebecca Knipp as the Board Member of the Year at its most recent meeting. Knipp was praised for her generosity in lending her accounting expertise to the organization’s financial operations.

The E.W. Scripps Co. has acquired Columbia-based digital video news provider Newsy, a 5-year-old startup that produces and curates video news reports for Web, mobile, tablet and connected TV. Scripps currently owns 19 local television stations and daily newspapers in 13 U.S. markets, plus a Washington, D.C., news service and several digital journalism and information businesses. Newsy will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Scripps; its 35 full-time employees as well as part-time employees will remain in Columbia.

Veterans United Home Loans has been recognized as a 2014 Military Friendly Employer by the publisher of G.I. Jobs and Military Spouse magazines. Criteria for the recognition includes a benchmark score across key programs and policies such as the strength of company military recruiting efforts, the percentage of new hires with prior military service, retention programs and company policies on National Guard and Reserve service.

Kliethermes Homes & Remodeling landed on Professional Remodeler magazine’s list of America’s Top Remodelers 2013. This year’s list includes 231 firms from across the country.

Waddell & Reed Financial Inc. was named Business Philanthropist of the Year by the Association of Fundraising Professionals MidAmerica Chapter. The firm was recognized for its consistently strong corporate and employee involvement in support of a number of local and regional organizations and causes.

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The Counterfeiter I finally come clean about my (short-lived) life of crime.

Dustin Hoffman’s portrayal of Louis Dega in the film “Papillon” led an impressionable young student to try his hand at counterfeiting.

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ouis Dega was a notorious counterfeiter. His name might not ring a bell until you attach another name to it: “Papillon.”

That movie, released in 1973, tells a story of two French convicts who survived 13 years in the hostile environment of Devil’s Island, the infamous prison labor camp off the coast of French Guiana in South America.

“Papillon” is based on the embellished memoirs of Henri Charriere, the film’s namesake character, played by Saline County, Mo., native Steve McQueen.

It might have been the movie’s second or third run when I finally bought a ticket and saw “Papillon” at a Columbia theater while I was serving time as a Mizzou J-School student. The story portrayed the yin-yang forces of endurance and escape, but I took away something else from the film — a subtle hint from one of the characters. While Dustin Hoffman’s portrayal of Louis Dega didn’t dwell on his life as a counterfeiter, I walked out of the theater with a plan to try my hand at his craft.

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I am a reformed counterfeiter. And now that the statute of limitations has passed, I can tell my story.

I did it only once. And it was relatively harmless, as far as fakes go. My forgery wasn’t money. And it doesn’t hang in anyone’s living room. I didn’t plagiarize a term paper or defraud an innocent victim.

Earlier in the day, before I saw “Papillon,” I had learned about an upcoming concert at the Livestock Pavilion on the southeast edge of the University of Missouri campus. The Livestock Pavilion — now called Trowbridge Livestock Pavilion, named for a Mizzou agriculture department chair who reigned for 34 years — was a new building then and a theater in the round for bull-riding, horse shows, 4-H and FFA events … and concerts.

The scheduled performance would feature two hot Southern blues/rock bands: Elvin Bishop and Wet Willie. I was a rabid fan.

The Livestock Pavilion is not a big place, and its soft soil floor could probably cram in 1,000 fans, or maybe 1,500, spread out on blankets. But I wouldn’t be one of them.

The university had sponsored the concert. Promoters anticipated the show would attract more fans than the intimate Jesse Auditorium could hold, but less than the cold, impersonal monstrosity called the Hearnes Center. So they printed a limited number of tickets to fit the Livestock Pavilion.

They ran out of tickets before I could get my hands on one.

I would have paid a handsome ransom to a scalper for a ticket, but I had no money.

So I took another tack. A classmate had shown me a ticket, so I knew what they looked like. The design was simple: no photograph, no fancy artwork. It was simple typesetting on plain yellow card stock.

In other words, even a novice could make a reasonable facsimile of this ticket.

So I set to work.

My journalism professors had imbued me with a skill that most of today’s journalists no longer practice. By the 1970s, the art of typesetting had evolved past this archaic method. In my grandfather’s time, old typesetters kept their letters and numbers and commas and periods in an organized drawer called the California job case. And every day in that bygone era, newspapers set their pages by hand.

Every letter on every page. Tedious.

As a J-School teaching assistant, I could access the California job case in offhours, and use a primitive printing press to run off my ticket. I chose the typeface, set the type, inked up the press and ran off exactly one copy of the forged ticket.

After trimming the card stock and proofing the ticket, I carefully destroyed the evidence, placing the type characters back in the drawer. Perfection.

It’s one thing to forge a document, but to place the document into play is the other half of the crime and is the hard part for a kid who grew up playing by the rules — mostly.

On the evening of the concert, I planned to go through the turnstiles at the peak crowd arrival time. Safety in numbers. Of course, if an observant ticket taker noticed the forgery, she might pull me out of line. I’d be handcuffed and whisked away to some dungeon operated

by University Police. It would be a very public failure, humiliating. I’d be expelled from school, banished from a journalism career, maybe even serve prison time.

It was a stupid risk, taken by a young idiot who felt a thrill at getting away with it.

The whole process became a minor replay of Dostoyevsky’s Crime and Punishment, without the violence, and with only one benefit: I’d save the cost of the ticket.

When I arrived at the Livestock Pavilion, long lines had formed at the entrance. I joined the queue and did my best to remain calm. I clutched the ticket in my hand, aware that sweat was forming on my palms and beginning to moisten the ticket. I shifted the ticket from one hand to the other, careful not to show its forged face. The line was moving faster toward the entrance.

“Here goes,” I muttered, and took a deep breath.

The ushers were on both sides of the entrance as I approached. They were regular students, most of them, earning a small sum for their time. But to me, on this evening, they were trolls at the gate. I could see the University Police officers stationed just inside the door, keeping a sharp eye out for what probably was their major concern: pot smokers. But on this evening, I thought they were suspicious of my dark motive.

Only a dozen people ahead of me now.

I steeled my resolve and walked calmly toward the ticket takers. Only when I could see the people directly in front of me did I realized the ushers weren’t even taking tickets. They waved me through without even looking at the ticket.

The concert was free.

Somewhere in my planning, my preparation and typesetting and clandestine forgery, I had overlooked that minor detail. And since the crowd was not expected to threaten the fire marshal’s occupancy limit, I guess the promoters had decided to open the event to all comers.

The concert was a blast. Best I remember, it was the birthday of Elvin Bishop’s lead singer Mickey Thomas (later of Starship fame), and the bands played all night. I clutched my ticket through the whole concert. As the crowd filtered out of the building, I debated whether to keep the ticket as a memento of my stupidity. Instead, I destroyed it.

I never counterfeited again.

This episode could be called a youthful indiscretion. I’ve tried to justify my actions by calling it a marketing experiment, but on some level I knew I had violated at least a couple of the seven deadly sins, and unless I got busy with some serious atonement, Dante’s Hell just might hold a special place for me.

I’m thankful I didn’t go to prison.

And I have a hunch that most people have a similar story buried in their past, a story that prompts an act or two of atonement.

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dine Columbia’s lunch and dinner places may be the eateries that get the most recognition in town but — well-known chefs and handcrafted beer notwithstanding — breakfast in CoMo is an epicurean delight. Whether your tastes run to made-from-scratch pastries or diner food, the most important meal of the day is waiting for you at one of these Columbia establishments.

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220 N. 10th St. 573- 441-0400 www.cafeberlincomo.com Previously located at the corner of Providence Road and Walnut Street, Café Berlin moved to its current location at 220 N. 10th St. in 2009. Owner Eli Gay says he made the move to be closer to downtown and the upand-coming North Village Arts District. ¶ “I think we’ve become a great spot for breakfast in Columbia just for caring about breakfast,” Gay says. “Everyone goes out for lunch or dinner but we really like to focus on breakfast, which until we opened in Columbia, was mainly greasy diner food.” ¶ Café Berlin’s menu shows how much Gay cares about the food his business serves. There are the typical breakfast staples such as buttermilk pancakes and scrambled eggs, but the draw to Café Berlin comes from the different types of dishes, such as its signature entrée — Apples and Sausage. The dish includes spicy local andouille sausage cooked with apples, red onion, garlic, butter, chili powder, cinnamon, brown sugar and maple syrup. “It’s really good on a pancake, too,” Gay says “Or French toast. Or a waffle.” ¶ Café Berlin is known for its use of organic and local ingredients.

Even the ketchup is organic.

“I really believe in simple ingredients and real ingredients,” Gay says. “Real food for real people, really.”

3100 W. Broadway, 573-447-0133 25 Conley Road, 573-442-7703 405 E. Nifong Blvd., 573-442-8595 www.hy-vee.com ➔ Known to most as a grocery store, Hy-Vee is also a gathering place for many breakfast fans. The West Broadway location is a particularly popular breakfast venue, serving from 6 a.m. until 11 a.m. (Breakfast also starts at 6 a.m. at the Conley Road and Nifong Boulevard locations.) The breakfast sandwiches are popular, as are the biscuits and sausage gravy. The menu also features oatmeal, omelets, a breakfast burrito and more.

The restaurant at Hy-Vee is a great choice for people-watching, as you’re sure to see someone you know, either at breakfast or while grocery shopping. Although Hy-Vee is a chain, its breakfast scene is evidence that even as Columbia continues to grow, it still maintains its small-town charm.

broadway diner 22 S. Fourth St., 573-875-1173 ➔ Why you live in Columbia has a big impact on how you see the Broadway Diner. If you’re a longtime Columbia resident, you probably go to Broadway Diner in the morning for the nostalgic diner experience where the customers know the servers and the servers know the customers.

If you’re a college student, however, you probably see the diner as a nightspot, after you’ve had enough of the bars and you’re ready for a snack or a full-on meal. Since “The Diner,” as it’s

commonly known, is open all night on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, it usually fills up with hungry — and often inebriated — students after the bars close.

Whatever your view of the Broadway Diner, it is clearly a Columbia staple. Its signature dish is The Stretch — a pile of hash browns, scrambled eggs, chili, green peppers, onions and cheese.

It’s an easy way to satisfy CoMo’s hunger pangs, whether they come at 7 a.m. or 2 a.m.

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1005 E. Walnut 573-874-7804 www.erniescolumbia.com

here are Columbia breakfast places and then there is Ernie’s. In business since 1934, Ernie’s is a CoMo favorite. The line out the door on weekend mornings is a testament to its popularity.

Ernie’s doesn’t change, and that’s a good thing. No matter when you go, the scrambled eggs always taste the same. The pancakes maintain the same fluffiness. The hash browns are always fried the same. You can always count on buckets of gum and mints by the cash register, and pages of the Columbia Daily Tribune strewn across the counter before the place gets too busy.

There are many options for breakfast at Ernie’s, but for a little taste of everything, try the Breakfast No. 11 — your choice of bacon, ham or sausage; pancakes or French toast; plus eggs and hash browns. It’s a meal you could get almost anywhere, but it’s always good at Ernie’s. As one diner recently put it, “Why does breakfast taste better here?”

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JJ’s Cafe 600 Business Loop 70 W., 573-442-4773, www.facebook.com/JJsCafe

➔ Located on Business Loop 70, JJ’s Cafe is most convenient for north Columbia residents, but it’s also worth a drive across town. The spot has a large menu filled with popular breakfast fare bearing Columbiathemed names, such as the Hungry Tiger or the Mizzou Scramble. One of the most popular orders at JJ’s Cafe is the Country Fried Steak, which consists of hand-breaded round steak, topped with JJ’s homemade sausage gravy, two large eggs, hash browns, toast and jelly.

JJ’s Cafe also has a great small-town feel with coloring book pages on the walls clearly colored in by kids, and a lot of Mizzou apparel, worn by both the customers and the waitresses. JJ’s is a great option if you’re looking for somewhere off the beaten downtown path, but not too far off.

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The Brunch Club

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If you’re not an early riser, brunch is the best part of the day. Featuring soak-up foods and savory fare, brunch combines the best of breakfast and lunch in delectable, oversized bites. Treat yourself to our buffet of local brunch options in Columbia — you deserve it.

44 Stone Public House

Bleu Restaurant & Wine Bar

3910 Peachtree Drive, 573-443-2726, www.44stonepub.com Must-have item: Steak & Eggs Best brunch cocktail: Irish Coffee Served: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday Price: Up to $21

811 E. Walnut St., 573-442-8220, www.bleucolumbia.com Must-have item: Shrimp & Grits Best brunch cocktail: The Bloody Mary Served: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday Price: $15.95 for adults, $9.95 for children

➔ 44 Stone Public House’s English pub fare and brunch

➔ For an elegant brunch option, Bleu serves opulent

menu takes every Sunday morning over the top. Start your brunch with a $3 mimosa and strong, bottomless coffee.

Then, hop across the pond and order 44 Stone’s classic take on the English Breakfast. The dish offers an array of house-made pork, apple and sage sausage; grilled tomato; baked beans; toasted bread; cider-cured Berkshire bacon; two eggs over easy; and herb-roasted crimini mushrooms.

And did we mention … the bacon? The gastropub’s dedication to serving the best-quality meats ensures that diners will love some of the best bacon in mid-Missouri.

dishes that combine home-style comfort with contemporary sophistication. The buffet features a carving station showcasing cured ham, crave-worthy French toast casserole and hearty duck hash. “No matter what your tastes are for brunch, we have something,” says owner Travis Tucker. “If you’re a sweets lover, you can get your sweet fix with our waffles, pancakes, French toast or pastry selection.

Or if you love savory like me, we serve delicious carved meats and eggs.”

Broadway Brewery

The Heidelberg

Sophia’s

816 E. Broadway, 573-397-5154, www.broadwaybrewery.com Must-have item: Bread Pudding Served: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday Best brunch cocktail: Any of Broadway’s beers Price: Up to $18

410 S. Ninth St., 573-449-6927, www.theheidelberg.com Must-have item: Home-Fried Potatoes Best brunch cocktail: Mimosa Served: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sunday Price: $8.49 for adults, $4.49 for children

3915 S. Providence Road, 573-874-8009, www.sophiascomo.com Must-have item: Bacon and Spiced Walnut Pancakes Best brunch cocktail: Mimosa Served: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday Price: Up to $23

➔ It’s not even 11 a.m., but at Broadway Brewery you can order a beer, buttermilk biscuits and a BLT quiche. It’s a place without judgment or limitation. Start your meal with Country Corn Griddle Cakes or a Grilled Pork and Bacon Scrapple served with cherry-apple compote.

Then, enjoy one of Broadway Brewery’s distinctive breakfast platters that feature epic flavor profiles, such as the Farmer Benedict — a serving of poached eggs over a biscuit, choice of spinach or country ham, hollandaise, sliced tomato and home-style potatoes. It’s noteworthy.

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➔ For college students and nostalgic alums, The Heidelberg has been serving excellent fill-you-up food for more than 40 years.

On Sunday mornings, the ‘Berg transforms into a smorgasbord of brunch favorites at a hearty all-youcan-eat buffet. Featuring a to-order omelet station, fried chicken, pancakes and more, The Heidelberg welcomes brunch lovers who are looking to indulge.

➔ For a European-inspired brunch option in Columbia, Sophia’s offers a variety of delectable savory and sweet bites. The brunch’s inclusive menu features American favorites served with an international flair.

To satisfy your sweet craving, try the Tiramisu French Toast featuring batter-dipped and grilled Vienna bread served with a rich tiramisu filling. No sweet tooth? Munch on the savory Sophia’s Frittata Benedict Mornay of house-made biscuits topped with a seasoned egg frittata, prosciutto ham and Dijon Mornay sauce. A variety of specialty appetizers starts any meal off right.

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B&B Bagel Co. 124 E. Nifong Blvd., 573-442-5857, www.bbbagel.com

➔ Ask owner Brad Newkirk why he thinks B&B Bagel is so popular, and you’ll get a simple answer: “We have good bagels,” Newkirk says with a laugh.

It’s true. B&B prides itself on selling real, New York-style bagels, which are boiled and baked. Newkirk says “it’s hard to find” that type of bagel “in the entire state, let alone a city the size of Columbia.”

But true B&B fans know there’s more to this joint than

bagels. Great customer service and familiar faces are a plus for those who like a certain ambience with their morning meal. Employees often work there for years; B&B also tends to hire the siblings of past employees.

“We have very low turnover,” Newkirk says. Because of this, the staff at B&B gets to know the regulars, such as the Rock Bridge High School students who often stop in for breakfast

or lunch. There’s a true feeling of family at B&B; Newkirk even attended the funeral of a regular customer in November.

The service and the bagels aren’t the only lures; customers flock to B&B for the bagel sandwiches. Newkirk says B&B’s signature breakfast item is the egg’wich with sausage on an “everything” bagel. Another perk is B&B’s drive-thru, a good option for breakfast lovers in a hurry.

midway family restaurant 6401 Highway 40 W., 573-445-6542, www.midwaytruckstopusa.com ➔ The Midway Truck Stop & Travel Plaza is now reality-show famous, thanks to “Truck Stop USA” on the Travel Channel.

But the truck stop — with its restaurant — has always been a well-known breakfast hangout for Columbians, especially for those who live on the western fringes of town.

Midway’s most popular breakfast dish is the biscuits and gravy. The menu also features waffles, a breakfast burrito, omelets and more. The great thing about Midway is that it serves breakfast 24 hours a day, so you can indulge whenever you want.

While the college kids dine at Broadway Diner and Ernie’s, the locals head to Lucy’s Corner Cafe. The downtown eatery is known for its hearty breakfast options; Lucy’s is not a place for calorie counters. ¶ There are many places to get diner food in Columbia, but Lucy’s sets itself apart in a few ways, such as the seating. “The place is huge compared to other similar restaurants,” says Christopher Martin, a native Columbian and real estate agent for Reece & Nichols MidMissouri. “Not everyone has the luxury to wait in line for an hour to eat.

If the food is going to be similar if not better, who wouldn’t go for the place that always seems to get a table open for you?” ¶ Lucy’s is another Columbia establishment that thrives on consistency, as regulars know they can always get a full breakfast at a good price. ¶ “They have a meal with two hotcakes, two eggs, hash browns and bacon that I tend to get every time,” Martin says.

“That way I cover all my favorite breakfast staples.

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➔ As a place that’s known to most as a bar, the Trumans breakfast menu is impressive. Breakfast is served all day, every day, and features such dishes as the Trucker Combo and the Farmboy Combo. If you can’t eat the full portion, many of the breakfast entrées come in half-sizes.

On Saturdays and Sundays, Trumans offers an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet. Mimosas and Bloody Marys are half-price on Saturdays. The second Wednesday of each month, March through November, Trumans puts on a free breakfast buffet for all active or retired military.

6751 Highway 40 W. 573-446-7400 www.perchecreekcafe.com Located at Midway Little General, it’s easy to drive by Perche Creek Cafe if you don’t know what you’re looking for. The cafe is attached to the convenience store and gas station, but you shouldn’t let its small appearance turn you away. The spot has a fairly large dining room, and a big menu that includes egg sandwiches, pancakes and omelets. Biscuits-and-gravy fans will appreciate the homemade sausage gravy.

The Upper Crust 904 Elm St., Suite 108, 573-874-3033; 3107 Green Meadows Way, 573-874-4044; www.theuppercrust.biz

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Uprise Bakery 10 Hitt St., 573-256-2265, www.uprisebakery.com

➔ Uprise Bakery isn’t open 24 hours a day but it feels like it is. Open at 6:30 a.m., it doesn’t close until 1 a.m. Because of its hours, the business has several “phases,” says owner Ron Rottinghaus, including a usual breakfast crowd that loves coffee, reading the newspaper and enjoying a fresh pastry.

Uprise has been around since 2001 and in its current location since 2008. The bakery is known for its fresh food, including its breads and pastries. The scones, croissants and more are “made totally from scratch with bowls and

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spatulas and rolling pins,” Rottinghaus says.

There are usually three bakers who come in at 10 p.m. and work through the night baking for the next day. A pastry maker comes in between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m.

Rottinghaus thinks the natural way of preparing the treats is part of Uprise’s success.

“I believe our scratch baking ethic — making pastry as you would at home if you had the time — without pre-mixes or machines or pretension, leads our customers to trust us and feel good about their choice,” Rottinghaus says.

he Upper Crust is the closest you’ll come to a French café in Columbia. Owned by entrepreneur and former magician Adam Guy and his wife, Caroline, The Upper Crust is a Columbia staple. For breakfast, employee Kenzie Smith says the Eggs Benedict is the most popular order, but the Breakfast Burrito, the quiches and the Crème Brûlée French Toast are also popular options.

The Upper Crust built its reputation with pastries. If you’re in the mood for a quick breakfast, Smith says the Pecan Roll is one of the most popular. The good thing about The Upper Crust is it has two locations — the original at the Green Meadows location and the one downtown — so you can satisfy your Upper Crust cravings in more places than one.

pour me By kate hrdina For thousands of Columbians, the trip between home and office percolates through one of our locally owned coffee shops. With offerings that range from strong and hot to cold and frothy, these shops offer the get-up-andgo we need to make it through the morning … or afternoon … or evening. Here’s a handful of the most popular shops in caffeine-loving CoMo.

Frequency Coffee 915 Alley A, 620-755-8759 ➔ Frequency Coffee has the feel of a New York City coffee shop that only the locals know about. Tucked away in a hallway-like space in Alley A, Frequency boasts sleek, utilitarian décor. A Chemex and a Hario V60 drip cone rest atop the counter alongside bags of Intelligentsia Black Cat Espresso and other coffee paraphernalia. The food is sparse: Here, it’s all about the drinks. The boys behind the bar are anything but pretentious, though. They crack jokes with the customers and sometimes even take a break to play a game of cards on the piano bench.

Coffee Zone 11 N. Ninth St., 573-449-8215 www.columbiacoffeezone.com ➔ Moroccan lantern light fixtures hang in rows from the ceiling of Coffee Zone.

They all seem to point to the shelves of baklava in the pastry case and the roasted coffee beans along the bar. It’s a place where food and drink share the spotlight, and rightfully so. When a coffee shop’s house blend is known as Rocket Fuel, you know you’re in for a good caffeine buzz. The infamous dark roast served at Coffee Zone is just one

among many customer favorites. For those with a bit of a sweet tooth, the Vietnamese coffee — a cold brew mixed with condensed milk — is another.

Fretboard Coffee Inc. 1013 Walnut St., 573-227-2233 www.facebook.com/FretboardCoffee ➔ Located in the North Village Arts District, Fretboard Coffee Inc. is home to modern buzzwords “organic,” “fair trade” and “local.” The front wall of the small space is a brown garage door that’s half windows. Natural light spills through and illuminates a coffee roaster that looks somewhat reminiscent of a miniature steam engine. Three coffee pumps behind the bar house the day’s selection, always freshly ground and French-pressed in the morning. The Kenya Kichwa Tembo, a very dark roast, doctored up with simple syrup and half-and-half from Ozark Mountain creamery, is a house favorite.

Vida Coffee Co. 812 Hitt St., 573-449-8812 www.vidacoffeeco.com ➔ You won’t see many customers walking through the door of Vida

Coffee Co. without a backpack slung over one shoulder. Located in the center of the University of Missouri campus, Vida is a hub for students who need that caffeine jolt to start studying. A chalkboard wall framed in a tiger-stripe border is the focal point of the space.

It serves as an outlet for customers’ random musings and drawings throughout the semester. As for the drinks, a good ol’ cup of black coffee will do for many customers, but the caramel mocha is also a popular choice.

Lakota Coffee Co. & Roasters 24 S. Ninth St., 874-2852 www.lakotacoffee.com ➔ It might be the aroma of freshly roasting coffee that first draws you into Lakota Coffee Co., but it’s the cozy ski lodge atmosphere that will make you stay. The warm brick walls and worn log-framed chairs play host to myriad caffeine addicts — from college students and outdoor fanatics to professors and business people.

Lakota’s house blend is a light roast from Central and South America that’s easy to drink at any point of the day.

For a sweeter sip, the Dirty Chai — a chai latte with a shot of espresso — is a house favorite.

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By Sandy Selby Photos By L.G. Patterson

This New House The recently opened Ronald McDonald House offers more of the comforts of home.

above: Artist Drew Parker created the mural that greets visitors and guests of the Ronald McDonald House with an image of tranquility.

There’s no distance parents wouldn’t travel to find quality medical care for a sick child, and for many rural Missourians, that journey of hope brings them to Columbia. The stress of dealing with a child’s illness, coupled with the inconvenience of being so far away from home, could be overwhelming for a family, but that’s why the Ronald McDonald House exists. Ronald McDonald Houses have been springing up near health care centers since 1974.

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The Ronald McDonald House in Columbia was established on the corner of Stadium Boulevard and Monk Drive in 1983, and over the course of three decades served thousands of families who welcomed a comfortable place to stay, eat a warm meal and get a little space to breathe.

That breathing space was tight, though, and the need for a larger, ADA-compliant house was clear. In 2010, University of Missouri Children’s Hospital moved across town to the former Columbia Regional Hospital building, and late in 2013, a brand-new Ronald McDonald House opened just a short walk away from that medical facility.

Unlike the old structure, Columbia’s new Ronald McDonald House complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, offers private baths for every room, and is filled with conveniences like private pantries for food storage, laundry rooms on both floors and comfortable lounges for TV or game time. The 19,000-squarefoot, 18-bedroom, home-awayfrom-home more than doubles the capacity of the former house and within the first few weeks of opening, the facility had already hosted up to 15 families at one time.

Dozens of local business pitched in with donations and labor to make the new Ronald McDonald House a reality, and according to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Missouri Executive Director Terri Gray, there was one goal in mind: “To create an environment that was homey, comfortable and relaxing.”

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opposite page: Guest rooms resemble hotel accommodations with private baths, comfortable beds and ample storage space. A playground area is a welcome diversion for children, as is a nearby community park. this page: Volunteers take advantage of the large, wellappointed kitchen to prepare meals for the families who are staying at the Ronald McDonald House. Emily Powell, who along with her husband, Kevin, were among the first to stay at the new facility, said “Since we are commuting from Kirksville, staying at the House means one less thing, as a family, we have to worry about ... and having home-cooked meals, too, means a lot.”

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Missouri ‘Building A House To Call Home’ Campaign Contractor: Little Dixie Construction Architect: Simon Associates Interior Designer: Interior Design Associates Campaign Co-Chairs: Mary Ebert, Community Leader Joe Moseley, Shelter Insurance Cos. Steve Ruprecht, McDonald’s Restaurants

Businesses that made in-kind donations to construct and/or furnish the house: Marathon Building Environments

American Standard

CertainTeed Insulation

Focal Point Lighting

Armstrong Teasdale

CertainTeed Shingles

Glazer’s of Columbia

Baumgartner’s

Circle W Trucking

Guardian Insulation

Benjamin Moore Paint

Coca-Cola

McDonald’s Owner/Operators

Commerce Bank

MFA Oil Co.

Boone County Millwork

Hubbell/Security Lighting Systems

Culligan Water

In Black Construction

Boone County National Bank

Cumulus Broadcasting

InSinkErator

DuPont Home Wrap

Bradley Corp.

Security Lighting Service Master Shelter Insurance Cos. Shurtech Brands Socket

Molly Fund Negwer Drywall

Tempur-Pedic Beds

Drew Parker

TLC Moving

James Hardy

Polsinelli P.C.

Underground Storage

DuPont Corian

KMIZ-TV 17

Quaker Windows

Wilsonart LLC

Broan-NuTone

E.J. Welch

La-Z-Boy

Rew Materials

Wingate Pest Control

CenturyLink

Executive Lawncare

Lumber Liquidators

Schindler Pest Control

Wooster Brushes

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THE ENERGY PLANT

According to legend, Ethiopians were the first to notice the effects of caffeine when they witnessed their goats eating coffee berries and becoming very lively. Coffee certainly caught on and these days, it’s estimated that 54 percent of Americans drink at least one cup of coffee each day. Espresso isn’t a particular type of bean or roast level; rather, the term references the fine grind and brewing process involved. — dennis clay

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chef ’s secrets l by dennis clay

Impress With Espresso Wake up your dinner with an espresso and ancho chili-rubbed pork tenderloin.

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offee is synonymous with breakfast. Every morning we wake up, our eyes still bleary and clinging to the last remnants of our slumber, and we shuffle to the coffee machine to prepare the first recipe for the day: a simple cup of coffee. More than 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed daily in the world.

This recipe is a bit of an homage to South America, which is only fitting since Brazil is the world’s leading exporter of coffee beans. That country handles almost one-third of the world’s production, followed by Vietnam, Indonesia and Colombia.

For this recipe, we are definitely going outside the realm of desserts. Most people would associate a coffee recipe with tiramisu or crème brûlée, or even a coffee cake. I want to share a technique with you that will actually utilize a

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savory application — a brined and espressorubbed pork tenderloin. This rub will also work very well on steaks, chicken and even tofu for vegetarians. You must allow ample time for the brine and the spice to take, so plan ahead. You may make extra rub, seal it tightly in a glass jar and store it for up to two months in your cabinet.

The slightly acidic nature of the espresso will marry nicely with the sweetness of the chili pepper and brown sugar in this spice rub. Once the meat has been seared, the outside of your roast will look very dark, almost burned. That is normal and what you want to see.

Feel free to experiment with other coffee rubs. I have seen coffee rubs for sale online and in stores, many of them using various flavor combinations such as ginger-espresso and barbecue-coffee.

dennis clay is the executive chef at Inside Columbia’s Culinary Adventures. Learn more about Chef Clay and upcoming Culinary Adventures classes at www.

CoMoCulinaryAdventures.com. photos by l.g. patterson

pork tenderloin Brine ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup kosher salt ½ gallon water Bring ingredients to a boil to dissipate the sugar and salt. Cool completely before using.

Rub 2 tablespoons espresso ground coffee 2 tablespoons ancho chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon paprika Mix all ingredients together and store in an airtight container. Keeps for up to 2 months.

Tenderloin 3 pounds pork tenderloin Olive oil Remove excess fat and sinew from the tenderloin. Soak the tenderloin in the cooled brine for 4 hours. After brining, remove the tenderloin and pat dry with paper towels. Rub the meat with 2 tablespoons olive oil and then roll it in the spice rub; make sure you get an even coating on the loin. Let the loin rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking, which allows the flavors of the rub to penetrate the pork.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a cast-iron pan on high heat, add 2 more tablespoons olive oil and heat until it reaches near the smoke point. It is very important for the pan and the oil to be very hot before adding the pork.

Carefully add the loin to the hot oil and sear on all sides until you get an even dark coating all around. Place the castiron pan with the loin into the preheated oven and bake until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 140 degrees.

Remove the pan from the oven and remove the loin from the pan, placing the loin on a cutting board to rest. Wait 10 minutes before slicing to let the juices recirculate.

Serve with mashed sweet potatoes and caramelized Brussels sprouts.

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brook harlan is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y. He is a culinary arts instructor at the Columbia Area Career Center.

Give ’Em A Break!

Oysters are more versatile than you think.

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aw, fried or stewed — those are just a few ways to prepare the delicious oyster. These bivalve mollusks from brackish water can be caught wild in shallow waters or cultivated in bays.

Oysters have been part of regional cultures for hundreds of years.

In the late 1700s, New York had oyster carts that were as prevalent as hot dog carts are today. Many cities with a strong oyster culture used oyster shells to pave streets and parking lots. (Some still do.)

Oysters are much more than gravel replacement, though; some types can filter up to 50 gallons of water a day, leaving the water cleaner than they found it.

Mid-Missourians don’t have the exposure of the coasts or the Gulf to seafood.

The flavor of oysters is directly related to the waters where they grow (usually near a freshwater inlet, saltier than fresh but not as saline as the ocean). The brine taste can range from extremely salty to almost sweet. They can differ wildly in size and taste, depending on where they are harvested.

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The “R” In The Rule There is an old rule that says you shouldn’t eat oysters in months that don’t have an “R” in them (May, June, July and August). There are a few reasons for this. + Oysters are filter feeders and there is a higher bacteria count in the water during warm months. + It is harder to transport oysters safely during warm months. + Oysters tend to spawn during summer months, making them smaller and not as tasty.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The “R” rule doesn’t always apply because … + Many oyster farmers have a depuration (cleansing or purifying) process that the oysters go through, purging them of any harmful bacteria. + The shipping process of oysters has become much easier due to refrigeration. + There are many types that do not spawn during warm months and still have great quality during the warm season. photos by l.g. patterson

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raw oysters

the oyster knife

Raw is not the best beginner’s introduction to the world of oysters.

While the taste is amazing, the first experience with the texture can leave a negative impression. Many love the addition of lemon juice, hot sauce, horseradish or mignonette sauce to an oyster, but a true oyster lover needs no training wheels.

Most people just swallow the entire oyster whole. As they learn to love the texture, large raw oysters become more desirable.

mignonette sauce

1 shallot, minced (about ½ cup) ½ cup red wine vinegar 3 to 5 peppercorns, crushed with the bottom of a pan 1 sprig of fresh thyme leaves Bring all ingredients to a boil, transfer into a container and place in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours to allow the liquid to cool and flavors to meld. Serve on oysters as desired.

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If you want to eat fresh oysters, you need an oyster knife. It may look similar to a paring knife but there are several major differences. An oyster knife is not actually sharp; it comes to an edge but is rounded off or flat. (You can still hurt yourself if used improperly, though.)

The knife is extremely rigid. Think of it as a crowbar. The end comes to a blunt tip and this allows you to break the hinge of the oyster.

cooked oysters There are many other ways to cook and prepare oysters. (I classify cooked separately from fried because frying should be a very short exposure time to the heat.) Stewed, steamed, baked or smothered — they’re all delicious.

Of the numerous ways to cook oysters, one factor remains constant: time. If you think meat needs to be watched carefully so it does not overcook, that problem is magnified for oysters — they will overcook much faster. As soon as you see any liquid seeping out of the oysters, they are ready to be removed from the heat. If you are adding oysters to a liquid, they should be the last ingredient added.

An overcooked oyster, even in liquid, starts to shrivel and take on a rubbery texture.

Breaking In

1. Go through the oysters and throw away any that don’t close quickly when tapped, or don’t close at all.

2. Gently scrub the oysters with a clean brush under cool running water. Keep the cleaned oysters cool in the refrigerator or on crushed ice.

3. Fold a thick towel in half or in quarters.

Place an oyster on the middle of a towel with the hinge facing your dominant hand.

4. With the other hand, curl the towel around your knuckles and push down from the top to secure the oyster.

5. Use the tip of the oyster knife to gently but firmly push it into the hinge of the oyster shell. You only want to break the hinge on the shell; you don’t want to stick the oyster.

6. When the hinge is broken, run the blade over the top shell and disconnect the oyster from the top shell. This shell can be discarded.

7. Using the same motion, disconnect the oyster from the bottom shell, making sure not to lose any of the oyster liqueur.

8. Place the oyster on crushed ice and serve with desired accompaniments.

Most fried things are awesome! There is just something delicious about a thin breading on an oyster that is tossed into 365-degree fat. The fat and the breading heat up to a crisp shell, warming the oyster inside slightly while keeping its contrasting texture. Oysters can be breaded in many different ways — cornmeal and breadcrumbs are the most popular. Some chefs use a blend of cornstarch, cornmeal and flour for texture.

The process is simple: Coat the shelled oysters in seasoned buttermilk, then dredge (lightly coat) in the breading and fry. The oil should be about 365 degrees and it should take only about a minute of frying until the outside is crisp and brown. Remove the oysters from the oil, place on a paper towel to drain, and serve with a wedge of lemon and dipping sauce, if desired.

easy remoulade dip 1 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice (about 1 lemon) 1 teaspoon mustard ¼ teaspoon paprika Hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce to taste Whisk all ingredients together. Season to taste with hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce.

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A Word With Gary January 2014

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A Warm Welcome To 2014

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appy New Year from all of us at Joe Machens Dealerships! 2013 just really flew by, and thanks to you, it was a rewarding year. We are just so blessed to have so many friends and loyal customers, and truly appreciate all of the relationships we have forged.

Because of your patronage, Joe Machens Ford Lincoln is now the No. 1 new and used volume dealership in the state for the 17th consecutive year. I am quite proud of that distinction, along with the staff members who helped make it possible. We also continued our growth trend last year, with the addition of two more stores: the Joe Machens Preowned Supercenter — at the old Toyota location on Bernadette Drive — along with the Joe Machens Nissan Pre-owned Center on Providence Road, just north of Interstate 70. We now employ more than 920 wonderful men and women and have 15 locations for vehicle sales.

We always remember that all of this success is because of you.

We are very appreciative of the charitable partnerships we formed in 2013. Together, we teamed up to assist the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri, Susan G. Komen, Big Brothers Big Sisters, True North, local schools and so many more. Thank you for helping us help others. We look forward to continued community involvement in the coming year.

As we roll into what will surely be another great year in mid-Missouri, I invite everyone to stop by for all of your vehicle needs — or just a good cup of coffee. Our goal has always been, and will remain, to treat you so well that you’ll never want to do business anywhere else.

Here is to a healthy and happy 2014.

If the cold weather has you a bit down, just remember — baseball spring training starts next month! As always, I hope you enjoy this month’s issue of Machens Advantage. Feel free to let me know your thoughts. My door is always open.

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Meet Our Team

Mike Perkins

Grant Stephens

New Car Inventory Lot Attendant Joe Machens Ford Lincoln

Business Manager Joe Machens Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

How long have you worked for the Joe Machens Dealerships?

I have worked for Joe Machens Ford Lincoln for 14 years. I’ve mostly worked as a new car lot attendant, but there was a short period of time where I worked as a salesman and was named Top Salesman of the Month.

How long have you worked for the Joe Machens Dealerships? I’ve been here since July 2009, so a little more than four years.

What brought you to Columbia? I am one of the few who were actually born and raised in Columbia.

What do you like to do for fun? There are a lot of fun activities, but there are a few I enjoy such as playing golf, watching football games (college and professional), following NASCAR racing and of course, spending time with my family RVing.

Accomplishment you are most proud of: My family is my greatest accomplishment. I have been married for 33 years to my junior high sweetheart, Dorothea. We have two wonderful sons that we couldn’t be more proud of, Adam and Andrew, plus two wonderful daughters-in-law, Emily and Katie, and of course, our grandson Hudson.

You’d never guess that I … was on the 1974 Hickman High School state championship football team and my son Andrew was on the 2004 Hickman High School state championship football team. GO KEWPIES! Why I’m proud to be affiliated with the Joe Machens Dealerships: Gary Drewing, owner of the Joe Machens Dealerships, is not only dedicated to the company’s employees and customers, but he is a big supporter of our community. He is always willing to help with local charities and fundraisers that support our local high schools and other organizations, so who wouldn’t be proud to be affiliated with any of the Machens dealerships?

Your first car: Unfortunately, my first car was not a Ford, but a red 1967 Camaro.

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What brought you to Columbia? I was offered a position with Joe Machens Ford, and after doing the research, my family and I felt like it would be a good move to make.

What do you like to do for fun? I love to ride motorcycles, both on- and off-road. I recently restored a 1978 Yamaha RD400. It was one of the first bikes I owned, so it was really a labor of love.

Accomplishment you are most proud of: My family. My wife is the core of our family. She is the most caring and kindest person I know. My daughter, Hannah, makes me very proud. She is an honor student and a really good basketball player, but most importantly, she is an allaround great kid with a huge heart.

You’d never guess that I … was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa. I’ve been in the United States for 17 years. Sometimes it’s fun to tease customers who ask me where I’m from because of my accent. I tell them I’m from Topeka, Kan., and we have a good laugh. I’ve also had a lot of fun with my co-workers getting them to believe we had pet giraffes growing up. I’m a bit of a practical joker.

Why I’m proud to be affiliated with the Joe Machens Dealerships: This dealership really believes in doing right by our customers, and I’m proud to be a part of that. I meet so many repeat customers and that wouldn’t be so if they didn’t have a top-quality experience at Joe Machens Dealerships.

Your first car: My first car was a 1978 Mini Deluxe.

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Test Drive: 2014 Dodge Durango

A Star Is Reborn

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The Updated Dodge Durango Is A Versatile Performer

his is the time of year when everyone is talking about which stars deserve awards for their outstanding performances. Well, move over Ms. Bullock and Mr. Hanks … make room for a performer that is really turning heads. The redesigned Dodge Durango proves that beauty and power are a winning combination.

The new Durango features a sleeker physique with a more aggressive look for the grille and headlights. The rear view leaves a lasting impression with Dodge’s signature “racetrack” taillight style that spans the back and wraps to the sides.

With an exterior that exudes such a bold air of confidence, it only stands to reason that Dodge also made enhancements to the interior and under the hood. Boasting leather seating surfaces, and ample legroom and headroom, the Durango is a comfortable ride for the driver and front-seat passenger. The revelation, though, is the second-row seating, which, in the test model, mimicked the luxury of the front row with roomy captain’s chairs, a center console, and thoughtful touches everywhere to enhance the comfort and enjoyment of the travel

experience. A third row of seating folds down when not in use to expand the cargo area.

The driver can keep track of all the systems in the Durango, thanks to an attractively designed and easy-to-decipher dash that includes a 7-inch touch screen and steering wheelmounted controls that allow the driver to make adjustments without ever taking his or her eyes off the road. On cold Missouri winter mornings, the heated steering wheel is an option that won’t seem so optional.

Industry experts are abuzz about the Durango’s eightspeed automatic transmission (with a manual shift option on the steering wheel). Although the 290-horsepower, 3.6-liter V-6 is ready to roar with all the power you’ll ever need, that eight-speed helps keep fuel economy in check. The reimagined Durango gets an impressive 24 miles per gallon on the highway, 17 in the city. That mind-blowing fuel economy — plus a biggest-in-class 24.6-gallon fuel tank — means you could get from Columbia to Hollywood on less than three tanks of gas.

That’s a feat truly worthy of a best-performance award.

STICKER STATS: FUEL ECONOMY ON TEST MODEL: 17 CITY/24 HIGHWAY | STICKER PRICE ON TEST MODEL: $44,425 (STARTING MSRP: $29,795)

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Car Care

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Make Car Care Resolutions For 2014

t’s that time of year when New Year’s resolutions are in full gear. You have promised yourself to make it to the gym more often, try harder to get that new job or take more time out to do the things that you enjoy.

“All your resolutions have one common denominator — you must drive to get there. You have to drive to the gym, drive to your interview and drive to visit the vineyard that’s been on your bucket list,” says Rich White, executive director of the Car Care Council.

So why not resolve to take better care of your car and drive smarter? All your resolutions depend on it! Here are some tips provided by the Car Care Council that will help with your resolutions for 2014: • Get regular oil changes since they are your best investment toward the longevity of the engine.

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• Get regular brake inspections, which are the best way to ensure safe and reliable braking and minimize the cost of repairs when brake service is necessary.

• Make sure your gas cap is secure and tight. A loose gas cap can trigger the “Check Engine” or “Service Engine Soon” light.

• Ensure your tires are properly inflated.

Proper tire inflation can improve gas mileage by more than 3 percent when maintained regularly.

• Get regular alignment checks — they are your best way to maximize tire life and ensure that your car performs on the road as originally designed.

• Get routine tuneups and engine performance checks — they can be your best assurance of good performance and fuel economy. A healthy running engine maximizes

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the life of expensive emission system components.

Frequent washing and polishing is the best way to protect your car’s finish from the damaging effects of acid rain.

Check the condition of the coolant each spring and fall to make sure the additives that protect against corrosion still function.

Have any suspicions of a leak checked out at once. Carbon monoxide from your car’s exhaust is odorless, colorless — and lethal.

Try to replace your car’s fuel filter every two years or 24,000 miles for best results.

During normal driving, you may not notice a light that isn’t working; inspect your car’s lights at every oil change.

Test your battery every fall. If your car’s battery is 3 years old or older, consider replacing it since the chances of failure increase.

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We Answered

Helpful Advice for Auto Owners Mercedes Magic

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What is Mercedes-Benz “Magic Body Control”?

It is revolutionary suspension technology available on the all-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. A camera situated at the top of the windshield scans the road ahead, analyzing its flaws. It then feeds the data to the system’s control unit. Knowing what the tires will encounter fractions of seconds into the future, Magic Body Control adjusts the suspension accordingly to permit an ultra-smooth ride under all road conditions. Experience this groundbreaking feature for yourself at Joe Machens.

Best-Seller

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What is the best-selling car in the world?

According to global vehicle registration data provided by the auto research firm R.L. Polk & Co., Ford Focus is the worldwide No. 1, with more than 600,000 sales through November 2013. Factories in the United States, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan, Russia, Germany and Argentina have a combined capacity to produce more than 1.5 million Focus vehicles annually at a rate of more than two vehicles per minute. Ford Focus is available in a range of models depending on the market, including sedan, hatchback, wagon, an electric-powered model and the high-performance Focus ST.

Lots & Lots

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How many total vehicles does Joe Machens now have at all dealerships?

Although the number fluctuates on a daily basis, Joe Machens Dealerships has approximately 2,000 pre-owned and 4,000 new vehicles available across 15 purchasing locations. Shop them all, on your time at your convenience, by going to www.machens.com.

Dashing Through The Snow

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Which 2014 SUVs are best for driving in snow?

Winter places unique demands on every vehicle.

The sport utility vehicles up to the challenges are equipped with sophisticated all-wheel drive systems, good ground clearance and superior suspensions. Edmunds.com lists these 2014 SUV models as favorites: ● Ford Explorer ● Jeep Wrangler ● Jeep Grand Cherokee ● Mercedes-Benz GL350 ● Nissan Pathfinder ● Toyota Land Cruiser See a Joe Machens Dealership to test drive your perfect snow-buster.

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Biz Buzz

News Briefs

From The Automotive Industry

Popular Mechanics Names 2014 Mazda6 ‘Car Of The Year’

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he completely redesigned 2014 Mazda6 midsize sedan earned “Car of the Year” honors from Popular Mechanics magazine. Combined with SKYACTIV® Technology — the umbrella term for a host of performanceoriented, fuel-saving engine, transmission, body and chassis components — this third-generation Mazda6 features even more, all-new, groundbreaking Mazda-engineered technology.

“To be named ‘Car of the Year’ by a publication as esteemed as Popular Mechanics is as flattering as it is humbling,” says Jim O’Sullivan, president and CEO of Mazda North American Operations. “And the continued success of the 2014 Mazda6 is a testament to the brand’s ‘clean slate’ approach, where everyone from every team — R&D and design to strategy and marketing — rolled up their proverbial sleeves to answer the question ‘If we could start all over, what could we do better?’ We believe in ‘One Team,

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One Mazda’ and it is a proud honor to share this accolade with the entire global Mazda family.”

After a year of test-driving the latest automotive offerings, PM’s automotive editors and contributors judged vehicles and selected the Car of the Year for its overall excellence and their top 10 choices by segment. The Car of the Year is the vehicle that best exemplifies qualities that are most important to Popular Mechanics readers: affordability, utility, fuel efficiency, performance, innovation and bold design. The SKYACTIV® family of engines garnered an Automotive Excellence Award last year in the “Technical Innovation” bonus category.

“At Popular Mechanics, we love it when bold engineering and great design come together,” says Jim Meigs, editor-inchief of Popular Mechanics. “The Mazda6 really impressed us with how well it delivers so many things modern car owners want: great mileage, fun road-handling, upscale features and looks — and remarkable value.”

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Sips Fuel & Gushes Technology.

It starts by choosing innovative EcoBoost® engine technology, to roll with the best highway fuel economy in its class– 33 mpg*. Add in available SYNC® with MyFord Touch® , Active Park Assist, BLIS® with cross-traffic alert, plus a class-exclusive hands-free liftgate, and your life just got a whole lot easier – not to mention fun.

2014 Ford Escape

EPA-estimated 23 city/33hwy/26 combined mpg, 1.6L I-4 EcoBoost automatic FWD. Class is Small Utilities with automatic transmissions vs. 2012/2013 competitors.

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Ford F-150 EcoBoost Reaches A Sales Milestone

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aunched less than three years ago, sales of Ford F-150 with EcoBoost® have already topped 400,000 units in the United States.

“Ford is delivering great fuel economy across our lineup, from EcoBoost in our F-150 and 15 other vehicles to our electrified vehicles,” says Doug Scott, Ford truck group marketing manager. “Fuel economy is the No. 1 unmet need for truck customers, which is why the F-150 EcoBoost’s leading combination of fuel economy and capability is resonating so well.”

F-150 EcoBoost helped F-Series trucks surpass 60,000 sales in October, the sixth-straight month it achieved this milestone — and the first time since the period of April through September 2006.

Ford’s strategy to deliver fuel-saving technology across its lineup is helping customers conserve at the pump; F-150 EcoBoost owners collectively are saving an estimated 45 million gallons of gas

annually, while out-towing competitive trucks of similar vintage by at least 1,000 pounds.

Projected fuel savings are based on the EPA-estimated combined ratings for 2011-13 F-150 EcoBoost models and for the same mix of 5.4-liter V-8equipped 2010 F-150 models, across

400,000 units and 15,000 miles of driving a year. F-150 EcoBoost sales are comprised mostly of four-wheel-drive trucks with EPA-estimated ratings of 15 mpg city and 17 mpg combined, and a smaller percentage of two-wheel-drive trucks with EPA-estimated ratings of 16 mpg city and 18 mpg combined.

Hyundai Wins Total Value Award As Top Automotive Brand

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or the first time in the study’s 18-year history, the Strategic Vision Total Value Index ranked Hyundai Motor Co. first in the automotive industry. Additionally, four Hyundai models — Sonata, Genesis Coupe, Elantra and Equus — each took first place in their respective categories.

Equus garnered a score of 804, the highest in the industry.

Strategic Vision’s Total Value Index examines the quality of the buyer’s complete ownership experience and adds the customer’s assessment of economic consequences from two perspectives: immediate (or what is influential today) and expected (what they believe costs will be over time).

“Hyundai provides value that customers love with strong styling cues and interior

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appointments at a terrific price, which is why Hyundai again has the highest model score with the Equus,” says Alexander Edwards, president of Strategic Vision.

Strategic Vision is a research-based consultancy with more than 35 years’

experience in understanding consumer decision-making processes for a variety of Fortune 100 clients, including most automotive manufacturers. For the 18th annual TVI, Strategic Vision surveyed more than 45,000 new car buyers.

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Machens Market

By The Numbers Years in a row Joe Machens Ford Lincoln has been Missouri’s No. 1 volume dealership

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Attendance at the 2013 Joe Machens Dealerships company Christmas party

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Estimated annual cost to power the 2014 Fiat 500e allelectric vehicle

31,250 $750 12.5% Number of soybeans used to make the seat cushion foam in a Ford Fusion Energi

Share of U.S. new vehicle sales in 2013 that were pickup trucks

3,550 Average monthly customers at the Joe Machens Ford Lincoln service department

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Community

Machens’ Neighborhood More than Just a Car dealership Critter Christmas

Good To Go

Hundreds of guests and customers packed the showroom for the official grand opening of the new Joe Machens Toyota Scion store. The evening included a ribbon-cutting, food, fun, prizes and much more. One lucky person even won a two-year lease on a new 2014 Toyota Corolla LE.

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“Bark you” very much to everyone who made donations during the Joe Machens Ford Lincoln Second Chance Animal Rescue Holiday Supply Drive. The event collected a box load of food, toys, treats and more for these local furry friends.

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Joe Machens Capital City Ford Lincoln recently partnered with the Jefferson City Jays band booster club to raffle off a new car for fundraising. Brian Sebastian owned the winning ticket and now, he also owns a 2014 Ford Mustang. Congratulations, Brian!

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Staff members from the Columbia Area Career Center and Rock Bridge, Hickman, Fr. Tolton and Battle high schools stopped by Joe Machens Ford Lincoln for the final phase of the 2013 Drive 4 UR School event — the presentation of the checks from Ford Motor Co. The dealership helped raise $6,000 for these area schools.

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“Got a great deal on my car and got paid spinning the prize wheel, too!

I will only buy from Rick Blank and Al Morgan at Joe Machens Automotive Group. They make it worth your while.”

— Sandra Brown

“I’m really happy with my first car, this 2005 Ford Focus. Troy Jones at Joe Machens Ford Lincoln was a big help and good to work with. My mom just bought a car from him, too.”

— Troy Hill

“I had a great time picking out my first car at Joe Machens Hyundai. Salesman Will Shutt was the best.”

— Tayler Scholes

“My new 2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG S-Line from Joe Machens is simply fantastic. They exceeded all of my expectations and Chris Yllescas, the Internet Sales Manager, was awesome. When I flew in from Chicago to get the car, he even picked me up from the airport!”

— Dr. Brett Lane “It’s been a real pleasure doing business with Nathan Akpan at Joe Machens Toyota. His help — and hybrid fuel economy — have made us a three-Prius family.”

— Jack, Heidi & Kat Schultz www.Machens.com

Ed Garrison and his fiancée drove all the way here from Florence, Ala., to buy their new X5 from Josh Reichlin at Joe Machens BMW. Machens Advantage s M25

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From The Land Down Under Sample the terroir of the Barossa with this new red blend.

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ustralia’s newest, superpremium wine is making its way to the Northern Hemisphere, offering a smorgasbord of iconic flavors from Down Under.

Pepperjack, from the Barossa Valley of South Australia, comes from the cellars of Saltram Wine Estates, created to express the terroir of the region. Pepperjack Barossa Red — the first in the line to be distributed in the United States — highlights the diversity of the region’s fruit with an unusual blend of eight varietals. Winemaker Richard Mattner has fashioned a signature concoction of 78 percent Shiraz and 11.4 percent Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller additions of Merlot, Malbec and Grenache, topping it off with Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc and Tempranillo. After 12 months’ aging in French and American oak, this vintage is ready to drink now — or as soon as it gets to mid-Missouri wine shops early this year.

Barossa Red’s lush aroma carries fruitful scents with a hint of oak; the flavor is bursting with the taste of fresh berries, plums and vanilla. Velvety tannins give it a rounded, balanced structure and a satisfying finish. The range of varietals

in this blend allows an assortment of food-friendly matchups — grilled meats, roasted vegetables, risottos, casseroles, stews, quiche, pasta sauces, even pizza and burgers.

Pepperjack’s parent winery, Saltram Wine Estates, is one of Australia’s most famous, producing grapes and wine in the Barossa Valley since 1859.

Mattner’s contemporary approach and modern winemaking style is a twist on the traditional methods of Australia’s predominant wine region.

The Barossa Valley, located about 35 miles northeast of the city of Adelaide, is Australia’s oldest wine region, settled in the 1840s by German immigrants fleeing persecution in the Prussian province of Silesia (modern-day Poland). The Aussies’ signature grape Shiraz thrives in the hot, continental climate; the oldest vineyards were planted in 1847 and are still producing today. Other grape varieties that grow well in Barossa are Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Semillon, Chardonnay, Grenache and Mourvedre. Saltram cultivates all eight varietals in Pepperjack Barossa Red in its estate vineyard near Angaston.

Pepperjack will be arriving in Columbia sometime in early 2014. Check with your favorite local wine shop for availability.

At The Cellar Door Saltram is one of the most respected names in the Australian wine industry. Englishman William Salter, who arrived in Australia in 1839, was among the first to buy land in the newly opened surveyed land of the Barossa Valley in 1844. Salter and his son Edward formed the firm W. Salter & Son in 1859 and planted 10 acres of Shiraz in the well-drained red-brown loam of the valley. A shed for a winery and a cellar carved out of a nearby hill completed the operation. The Salters produced their first vintage in 1862.

Over the last 1½ centuries, a parade of legendary winemakers has passed through the cellars of Saltram — Fred Ludlow, Brian

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Dolan, Peter Lehmann, Nigel Dolan — and left their stamp on the winery’s heritage. Today, the Saltram vineyard produces its flagship Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, alongside less traditional red grapes such as Malbec, Petit Verdot, Barbera, Tempranillo and Sangiovese.

Additional holdings in the cooler Eden Valley allow sourcing for other varietals as well. The winery markets seven labels in Australia, New Zealand and England bearing Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Fiano, Semillon, Grenache, Sangiovese, Riesling, Chardonnay and a tawny port. Pepperjack is Saltram’s first foray into the U.S. wine market, imported by Treasury Wine Estates.

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44 Stone Public House $-$$$ 3910 Peachtree Drive, Suite H 573-443-2726 Hours: 11 am–10 pm Tues– Thurs, 11 am–midnight Fri–Sat, 10:30 am–9 pm Sun 63 Diner $  5801 Highway 763 N. 573-443-2331 www.63diner.com Hours: 11 am–9 pm Tues–Sat, Closed Sun–Mon Abigail’s $$–$$$$ ( 206 Central St., Rocheport 573-698-3000 Hours: 11 am–2 pm, 5 pm– last party leaves Wed–Sun, Closed Mon–Tues Addison’s $–$$$ ((except Fri–Sat) y _  709 Cherry St. 573-256-1995 www.addisonssophias.com/ addisons Hours: 11 am–midnight Mon– Sat (bar until 1), 11 am–11 pm Sun (bar until midnight) Cat’s Kitchen $ 1502 Paris Road 573-443-0991 Hours: 6 am–2pm Mon– Thurs, 6am–8 pm Fri, 6am–11 am Sat, Closed Sun Cattle Drive $–$$ 7 N. Sixth St. 573-817-2000 Hours: 4 pm–midnight Mon– Thurs, 11 am–midnight Fri-Sun

Claire’s Café $ 595 N. Route B, Hallsville 573-696-2900 Hours: 6 am–8pm Mon–Sat, 7 am–2pm Sun

G&D Steak House $-$$$  2001 W. Worley St. 573-445-3504 Hours: 11 am–9 pm daily

Coley’s American Bistro $–$$$ ( y  _  15 S. Sixth St. 573-442-8887 coleysamericanbistro.com Hours: 11 am–2 pm and 4– 10 pm Mon–Thurs, 11 am– 2 pm and 4–11 pm Fri, 11 am–11 pm Sat, 4–9 pm Sun

The Heidelberg $–$$ _  410 S. Ninth St. 573-449-6927 www.theheidelberg.com Hours: 11 am–1 am Mon–Sat, 10 am–midnight Sun

Columbia Star Dinner Train $$$$ (  6501 N. Brown Station Road 573-474-2223 www.dinnertrain.com Hours: Departure at 7 pm Fri–Sat, Departure at 11:30 am Sun Reservations must be made 3 days prior to departure.

D. Rowe’s $-$$$  _ ((6+) 1005 Club Village Drive 573-443-8004 www.drowes restaurant.com Hours: 11 am–10 pm Mon– Thurs, 11 am–11 pm Fri–Sat, 11 am–9 pm Sun (bar until 1:30 am) Flat Branch Pub & Brewing $-$$$  _  115 S. Fifth St. 573-499-0400 www.flatbranch.com Hours: 11 am–midnight Sun– Thurs, 11 am–1 am Fri–Sat

Houlihan’s $–$$ 2541 Broadway Bluffs Drive 573-815-7210 Hours: 11 am–10 pm Mon– Thurs, 11 am–11 pm Fri–Sat, 11 am–10 pm Sun Jersey Dogs $ 5695 Clark Lane, Suite P 573-355-4106 www.twitter.com/JdogsDogs Hours: 10 am–3 pm Mon– Tues, Thurs–Fri, 10 am–5 pm Sat, Closed Wed & Sun Jimmy’s Family Steakhouse $-$$$  _ 3101 S. Providence Road 573-443-1796 Hours: 11 am–9 pm Mon– Thurs, 11 am–9:30 pm Fri–Sat Mad Cow $  _  503 E. Nifong Blvd.

(Rock Bridge Shopping Center) 573-214-0393 www.madcowcomo.com Hours: 10 am–9 pm daily Mugs Up Drive-In $  603 Orange St. 573-443-7238

Hours: 11 am–8 pm Mon– Thurs, 11 am–9 pm Fri– Sat, Closed Sun, Closed Nov–Feb Murry’s $-$$$  3107 Green Meadows Way 573-442-4969 www.murrysrestaurant.net Hours: 11 am–midnight Mon– Sat, Closed Sun Tellers Gallery & Bar $$–$$$$ y  820 E. Broadway 573-441-8355 Hours: 11 am–12:30 am Mon–Sat (bar until 1:30 am), Closed Sun Trailside Cafe & Bike Shop $  700 First St., Rocheport 573-698-2702 www.trailsidecafebike.com Hours: 9 am–6 pm Mon–Tues, Closed Wed, 9 am–7 pm Thurs–Fri, 8 am– 7 pm Sat, 9 am–7 pm Sun

lll asian ABC Chinese Cuisine $ 3510 I-70 Drive S.E. 573-443-3535 Hours: 11 am–9 pm Sun– Thurs, 11 am–10 pm Fri–Sat Bamboo Terrace $$ 3101 W. Broadway 573-886-5555 Hours: 11 am–9 pm Sun– Thurs, 11 am–10 pm Fri–Sat Bangkok Gardens $–$$ _y 811 Cherry St. 573-874-3284

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www.bangkokgardens.com Hours: 11 am–2 pm Mon- Sat, 5 pm–8:30 pm Mon–Thurs, 5 pm–9:30pm Fri–Sat, Closed Sun

573-875-8588 Hours: 11:30 am–2:30 pm Tues–Sat, 5 pm–10 pm Tues–Thurs, 5 pm–10:30 pm Fri–Sat, 5 pm–9:30 pm Sun, Closed Mon

Chim’s Thai Kitchen $  www.letseat.at/ ChimsThaiKitchen 3907 Peachtree Drive 573-777-8626 Hours: 11 am–9 pm Sun– Thurs, 11 am–10 pm Fri–Sat 11505 Smith Hatchery Road (Cooper’s Landing) 509-295-3810 Hours: 4 pm–10 pm Wed– Fri, Noon–10 pm Sat, Noon–9 pm Sun, Closed Nov–Mar 201 N. 10th St. 573-355-9590 Hours: 11 am–10 pm Mon– Thurs, 11 am–11 pm Fri–Sat, 11 am–9 pm Sun

Peking Restaurant $  212 E. Green Meadows Road 573-256-6060 Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm Mon–Sat, 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Mon–Thurs, 4:30 pm–10 pm Fri–Sat, 11 am–3 pm and 4:30 pm– 9 pm Sun

Chopsticks $ _ 1705 N. Providence Road 573-886-9005 Hours: 10 am–10 pm Mon– Thurs, 10 am–11 pm Fri–Sat, 11 am–10 pm Sun Formosa $ 913A E. Broadway 573-449-3339 Hours: 10 am–10 pm Sun– Thurs, 10 am–11 pm Fri-Sat Geisha Sushi Bar 804 E. Broadway 573-777-9997 Hours: 11 am–2 pm lunch Mon–Sat, 5 pm–9:30 pm dinner Mon–Thurs, 5 pm–10:30 pm dinner Fri– Sat, Closed Sun House of Chow $-$$ y 2101 W. Broadway 573-445-8800 Hours: 11 am–2 pm and 4:30 pm–9 pm Mon–Sat, Closed Sun HuHot Mongolian Grill $–$$  _  3802 Buttonwood Drive 573-874-2000 www.huhot.com Hours: 11 am–9 pm Sun– Thurs, 11 am–10 pm Fri–Sat Jina Yoo’s Asian Bistro $-$$$$ y ( 2200 Forum Blvd.

573-446-5462 www.jinayoo.com Hours: 11 am–2 pm and 5 pm–9:30 pm Mon–Thurs, 11 am–2 pm and 5 pm– 10 pm Fri, 5 pm–10 pm Sat, 5 pm–8:30 pm Sun Jingo $-$$  1201 E. Broadway 573-874-2530 Hours: 11 am–11 pm Mon– Tues, 11 am–2 am Wed-Sat, 11:30 am-10:30 pm Sun Kampai Sushi Bar 907 Alley A 573-442-2239 www.kampaialley.com Hours: 11:30 am–2:30 pm Mon-Fri, 5 pm–10 pm Mon– Thurs, 5 pm–11 pm Fri–Sat, 5 pm–9 pm Sun KUI Korean BBQ $$ 22 N. Ninth St. 573-442-7888 www.kuibbq.com Hours: 11am–2:30 pm, 3:30–9:30 pm Mon–Sat Osaka Japanese Restaurant Sushi Bar and Hibachi Steakhouse $$-$$$ _ 120 E. Nifong Blvd.

Saigon Bistro $  _ 912 E. Broadway 573-442-9469 Hours: 11 am–7 pm Mon– Thurs, 11 am–8 pm Fri–Sat, Closed Sun Sake $$ (  16 S. 10th St. 573-443-7253 Hours: 11 am–1:30 am Mon– Sat; Noon–midnight Sun Thip Thai Cuisine $ 904 E. Broadway 573-442-0852 Hours: 11am–2:30 pm, 5–10 pm daily

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B&B Bagel Co. $  124 E. Nifong Blvd.

573-442-5857 Hours: 6 am–4 pm Mon–Fri, 6 am–3 pm Sat–Sun BBC II $ 220 S. Eighth St. 573-445-1965 www.facebook.com/ breadbasketcafe Hours: 10 am–11 pm Mon– Thurs, 10 am–midnight Fri, 11 am–midnight Sat, 11 am– 9 pm Sun Blenders: Smoothies + Juices $ 308 S. Ninth St., Suite 113 573-889-8430 Hours: 7 am–7 pm Mon–Sun www.blenderscolumbia.com Café Utopia $ 1013 Walnut St. 573-795-0987 Hours: 10 am–6 pm Tues–Fri, 7 am–3 pm Sat, 7 am–2 pm Sun, Closed Mon Dande Café $ 110 Orr St. 573-442-8740 www.dandecafe.com Hours: 7 am–3 pm Mon–Fri, 8 am–3 pm Sat Hot Box Cookies $ 1013 E. Broadway 573-777-8777 Hours: Noon–midnight Sun, 11 am–midnight Mon-Tues, 11 am–1:30 am Wed–Thurs, 11 am–2:30 am Fri–Sat Main Squeeze Natural Foods Café & Juice Bar $  28 S. Ninth St. 573-817-5616 www.main-squeeze.com Hours: 10 am–8 pm Mon– Sat, 10 am–3 pm Sun UKnead Sweets $ 808 Cherry St. 573-777-8808 Hours: 9 am–8 pm Mon– Thurs, 9 am–10 pm Fri–Sat, Closed Sun

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The Upper Crust Bakery Café & Catering $_ 904 Elm St., Suite 108 573-874-3033 3107 Green Meadows Way 573-874-4044 www.theuppercrust.biz Hours: 8 am–3 pm Mon–Sun (Elm Street), 6:30 am– 8 pm Mon–Fri, 8 am– 8 pm Sat, 8 am–3 pm Sun (Green Meadows) The Uprise Bakery $ _ 10 Hitt St. 573-256-2265 Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm daily, bar open 5 pm-1 am daily

lll bar & grill 1839 Taphouse $ _ 212 E. Green Meadows Drive, Suite 2 573-441-1839 Hours: 4 pm–1:30 am Mon– Sat, 4 pm–midnight Sun Bengals Bar & Grill $_ 227 S. Sixth St. 573-875-2337 Hours: 11 am–1:30 am, Closed Sun Billiards on Broadway $ _ 514 E. Broadway 573-449-0116 www.billiardson broadway.com Hours: 11 am–1 am Mon–Sat, Noon–midnight Sun Booches Billiard Hall $ 110 S. Ninth St. 573-874-9519

Hours: 11 am–midnight Mon– Sat, Closed Sun Broadway Brewery $-$$$ 816 E. Broadway 573-443-5054 Hours: 5 pm–midnight Mon, 11 am–midnight Tues–Sun Cheerleader Pub & Grill $–$$ 1400 Cinnamon Hill Lane 573-442-6066 Hours: 11 am–11 pm daily CJ’s in Tiger Country $ _ 704 E. Broadway 573-442-7777 www.cjs–hotwings.com Hours: 11 am–2 pm and 4 pm–9 pm Tues–Fri, 11 am–9 pm Sat, Closed Sun–Mon D&D Pub and Grub $_  4600 Paris Road 573-442-7302 www.danddpubgrub.com Hours: 6 am–10 pm Mon– Wed, 6 am–1 am Thurs–Sat, 8 am–10 pm Sun

912 Rain Forest Parkway 573-442-8700 Hours: 11 am–1 am Mon–Sat Harpo’s $  _ 29 S. 10th St. 573-443-5418 Hours: 11 am–1 am Mon–Sat, 11 am–midnight Sun www.harpos.com International Tap House $ 308 S. Ninth St. 573-443-1401 www.internationaltaphouse.com Hours: 1pm–1am Mon–Thurs, Noon–1am Fri, 11am–1am Sat, 11am–midnight Sun KLiK’s $  205 N. 10th St. 573-449-6692 Hours: 11 am–1 am Mon–Fri, 4 pm–1 am Sat Legends Restaurant & Bar $-$$$$ 10 W. Nifong Blvd., Suite M 573-441-2211 Hours: 11 am­–­10 pm daily

DC’s Bar & Grill $ _ 904 Business Loop 70 E. 573-256-0111 Hours: 11:30 am–1:30 am Mon–Sat

McNally’s $ _  7 N. Sixth St. 573-441-1284 www.mcnallys.biz/mcnallys Hours: 4 pm–1:30 am Mon–Sat

Deuce Pub & Pit $-$$ _  3700 Monterey Drive 573-443-4350 Hours: 3 pm–1 am Mon–Wed, 11 am–1 am Thurs-Sat, 11 am-midnight Sun

Nash Vegas $ 929 E. Broadway www.facebook.com/ NashVegasBar Hours: 4pm–1:15 am Tues–Fri, 12 pm–1:15 am Sat, Closed Sun

The Fifth Down Bar & Grill $  _ 

Pem’s Place $  _  3919 S. Providence Road 573-447-7070

Hours: 5–9 pm Tues, 5 pm– 1 am Fri–Sat Quinton’s Deli & Bar $ 124 S. Ninth St. 573-815-1047 Hours: 11 am–1 am Mon–Sat, 10 am–3 pm and 5 pm–midnight Sun Shiloh Bar & Grill $ _ 402 E. Broadway 573-875-1800 www.shilohbar.com Hours: 11 am–1 am Mon–Sat, 11 am–midnight Sun With live music, TVs on every wall, a huge outdoor patio, and drink specials every day, Shiloh is always busy, but during football season it’s positively teeming. The menu features house favorites, such as the Shiloh Burger — a beef patty topped with bacon and Swiss.

Sports Zone $-$$$ _  2200 1-70 Drive S.W. (Holiday Inn Executive Center) 573-445-8383 Hours: 11 am–midnight daily Stadium Grill 1219 Fellows Place (Stadium Boulevard & College Avenue) 573-777-9292 www.stadiumgrill columbia.com Hours: 11 am–9 pm Sun–Thurs, 11 am–midnight Fri–Sat Tiger Club $(_  1116 Business Loop 70 E. 573-874-0312 Hours: 2 pm–1 am Mon–Sat

The Tiger Zou Pub & Grill $-$$ _  3200 Penn Terrace, Suite 121 573-214-0973 Hours: 11:30 am–1 am Mon– Sat, 11:30 am–midnight Sun Trumans Bar & Grill $-$$ _ 3304 Broadway Business Park Court 573-445-1669 www.trumansbar.com Hours: 6 am–1:30 am Mon– Sat, 9 am–midnight Sun Willie’s Pub & Pool $ _ 1109 E. Broadway 573-499-1800 www.williesfieldhouse.com Hours: 11 am–1:30 am Mon– Sat, 11 am–midnight Sun

lll barbecue Buckingham Smokehouse BBQ $-$$  www.buckinghamsbbq.com 3804 Buttonwood Drive 573-499-1490 Hours: 11 am–9 pm Sun– Thurs, 11 am–10 pm Fri–Sat 5614 E. St. Charles Road 573-777-7711 Hours: 11 am–9 pm Mon– Thurs, 11am–10 pm Fri–Sat, Closed Sun Lonnie Ray’s Café and BBQ $-$$$ 81 E. Sexton St., Harrisburg 573-874-0020 Hours: 11 am–8 pm Tue–Fri, 8 am–8 pm Sat, Closed Sun–Mon Lutz’s BBQ $$ 200 E. Nifong Blvd.

573-636-4227 Hours: 10 am–8 pm Mon-Sat, Closed on Sundays Ranch House BBQ $ 1716 Lindberg Drive 573-814-3316 Hours: 7 am–9 pm Mon– Thurs, 7 am–10 pm Fri–Sat, Closed Sun Rocheport Bike And BBQ $  103 Pike St., Rocheport 573-698-3008 Hours: 11 am–7 pm Wed–Sun Shotgun Pete’s BBQ Shack $ 28 N. Ninth St. 573-442-7878 Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm Tues–Thurs, 11:30 am–2 am Fri, Noon–midnight Sat, Closed Sun–Mon Smokin’ Chick’s BBQ Restaurant $-$$$  _ 4603 John Garry Drive 573-256-6450 www.smokinchicksbbq.com Hours: Mon–Thurs 11 am– 9 pm, 11 am–10 pm Fri–Sat, 11 am–8 pm Sun

lll breakfast & diners Broadway Diner $ 22 S. Fourth St. 573-875-1173 Hours: 4 am–2 pm Mon–Sat, Closed Sun Café Berlin $  220 N. 10th St. 573-441-0400

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www.cafeberlinincomo.com Hours: 8 am–2 pm daily Ernie’s Café & Steakhouse $  1005 E. Walnut St. 573-874-7804 Hours: 6:30 am–2:45 pm daily Lucy’s Corner Café $ 522 E. Broadway 573-875-1700 Hours: 6 am–2 pm Mon–Fri, 7 am–1 pm Sat-Sun

lll coffee Coffee Zone $  11 N. Ninth St. 573-449-8215 Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm MonSat, 8 am-9 pm Sun Dunn Bros. Coffee _  1412 Forum Blvd.

573-446-4122 www.dunnbros.com Hours: 6 am–8 pm Mon–Fri, 7 am–6 pm Sat–Sun Fretboard Coffee $ 1013 E. Walnut St. 573-227-2233 www.fretboardcoffee.com Hours: 7 am–3 pm Tues–Sun, Closed Mondays Frequency Coffee $ 915 Alley A 620-755-8759 Hours: 7 am–10 pm, Mon–Sat It’ss Coffee and Yogurt $ 2300 Bernadette Drive (Columbia Mall) 573-256-1077 Hours: 10 am–9 pm Mon–Sat, 11 am–6 pm Kaldi’s Coffeehouse $  www.kaldiscoffee.com 29 S. Ninth St. 573-874-2566 Hours: 6 am–11 pm Mon–Fri, 7 am–11 pm Sat–Sun 2902 Forum Blvd., Suite 103 573-874-1803 Hours: 7:30 am–7 pm Mon– Fri, 7:30 am–6 pm Sat, 7:30 am–5 pm Sun 1400 Forum Blvd. (Schnucks) 573-446-2800 Hours: 6 am–8 pm daily Lakota Coffee Company $  24 S. Ninth St. 573-874-2852 www.lakotacoffee.com Hours: 6 am–midnight daily Lollicup Tea Zone 23 S. Ninth St. 573-256-1933 2300 Bernadette Drive (Columbia Mall) 573-447-4701 www.lollicup.com Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm Mon–Sat, 11:30 am–5 pm Sun (Ninth Street), 10 am– 9 pm Mon–Sat, 11 am– 6 pm Sun (Columbia Mall)

lll deli Hoss’s Market & Rotisserie $–$$$   1010A Club Village Drive 573-815-9711 www.hosssmarket.com Hours: 10 am–8 pm Mon–Sat, Closed Sun Lee Street Deli $ 603 Lee St. 573-442-4111 www.williesfieldhouse. com/lsd

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Hours: 9 am–7 pm Mon–Fri, 1 am–3 am Fri & Sat latenight, 10 am–5 pm Sat–Sun New Deli $ _ 3200 Vandiver Drive, Suite 10A 573-474-2200 Hours: 11 am–8 pm Mon–Sat New York Deli $ 1301 Vandiver Drive 573-886-3354 Hours: 8 am–6:30 pm Mon–Fri, 9 am–3 pm Sat, Closed Sun Pickleman’s Gourmet Café $–$$ www.picklemans.com 2513 Old 63 S. 573-886-2300 Hours: 10 am–2 am daily 1106 E. Broadway 573-875-2400 Hours: 10 am–2 am Sun–Wed, 10 am–2:30 am Thurs–Sat 3103 W. Broadway, Suite 105 573-875-0400 Hours: 10 am–10 pm Sub Shop $   www.subshopinc.com 573-449-1919 209 S. Eighth St. Hours: 8 am–midnight Mon– Fri, 10 am–midnight Sat-Sun 2105 W. Worley St. Hours: 10 am–9 pm daily 212 Green Meadows Rd. Hours: 10 am–9 pm daily 601 Business Loop 70 W., Suite 203 (Parkade Center) Hours: 8 am–8 pm Mon–Fri Subzone $ 916 E. Broadway 573-443-0921 Hours: 11 am–10 pm Sun– Tues, 11 am–2 am Wed–Sat

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& ice cream Cold Stone Creamery 904 Elm St., Suite 100 573-443-5522 www.coldstone creamery.com Hours: Noon–10:30 pm Sun– Thurs, Noon–11 pm Fri–Sat Encore Wine and Dessert Bar $ y _ ( 904 Elm St., Suite 108 573-874-3033 www.encorewineand dessertbar.com Hours: 7 pm–midnight Thurs–Sat Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers $ 100 Brickton Road 573-442-2415 Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm Sun–Thurs, 10:30 am–11 pm Fri–Sat Randy’s Frozen Custard $  3304 W. Broadway Business Park 573-446-3071 Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm, Mon–Thurs, 11 am–10:30 pm Fri-Sat, 11 am–9:30 pm Sun Sparky’s Homemade Ice Cream $ 21 S. Ninth St. 573-443-7400 Hours: 11 am–11 pm daily (March–Dec) Closed Sun–Thurs (Jan–Feb)

lll fine dining Bleu $–$$$$ ( y _ 811 E. Walnut St. 573-442-8220 www.bleucolumbia.com Hours: 11 am–9 pm Mon, 11 am–10 pm Tues–Thurs, 11 am–midnight Fri, 10 am–midnight Sat, 10 am–9 pm Sun CC’s City Broiler $$$–$$$$ y 1401 Forum Blvd.

573-445-7772 www.ccscitybroiler.com Hours: 5 pm–10 pm daily Chris McD’s Restaurant & Wine Bar $$–$$$$ y ((5+) 1400 Forum Blvd. #6 573-446-6237 www.chrismcds.com Hours: 4:30 pm–10 pm Mon–Sat, Closed Sun Churchill’s $$$$ ( 2200 I-70 Drive S.W. (Holiday Inn Executive Center) 573-445-8531 Hours: 5:30 pm–10 pm Tues–Sat Glenn’s Café $$–$$$$ (y _  29 S. Eighth St. 573-875-8888 www.glennscafe.com Hours: 10 am–11 pm Mon– Sat, 10:30 am–11 pm Sun Grand Cru Restaurant $$–$$$$ ( _ y 2600 S. Providence Road 573-443-2600 Hours: 11 am–late night Mon–Fri, 5 pm–late night Sat, Closed Sun Jack’s Gourmet $$–$$$$ (y 1903 Business Loop 70 E. 573-449-3927 www.jacksgourmet restaurant.com Hours: 4 pm–10 pm Mon– Sat, Closed Sun Les Bourgeois Bistro $–$$$$ ( y _  12847 W. Highway BB, Rocheport 573-698-2300 www.missouriwine.com Hours: 11 am–8 pm Tues-Sat, 11 am–3 pm Sun, Closed Mon Mar–Oct: 11 am–9 pm Tues– Sat, 11 am–3 pm Sun, Closed Mon Les Bourgeois, situated on a bluff overlooking the Missouri River as it winds through a thick grove of trees, can easily claim one of the best views in central Missouri. One of Missouri’s largest wineries, every aspect of production, from the vineyard to the bottle, happens on-site. The famed appetizer every diner must sample is Gorgonzola cheesecake, served warm with basil pesto, tomato coulis and toasted Ellis Bakery bread.

Room 38 Restaurant & Lounge $–$$$ y _ ( 38 N. Eighth St. 573-449-3838 www.room-38.com Hours: 11 am–1 am Mon-Sat, Closed Sun

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Sophia’s $–$$$ y _(except Fri and Sat) 3915 S. Providence Road 573-874-8009 www.addisonssophias.com/ sophias Hours: 11 am–midnight MonSat, 11 am–11 pm Sun

Taj Mahal $–$$  ( 500 E. Walnut St., Suite 110 573-256-6800 Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm, 5 pm–9:30 pm daily

Sycamore $$$ y ( 800 E. Broadway 573-874-8090 www.sycamorerestaurant. com Hours: 11 am–2 pm Mon– Fri, 5 pm–10 pm Mon–Sat, bar open until 11 pm Mon– Thurs and midnight Fri–Sat, Closed Sun

Babbo’s Spaghetteria $$  _ 1305 Grindstone Parkway 573-442-9446 www.babbos spaghetteria.com Hours: 11 am–2 pm and 5 pm–9 pm Mon–Thurs, 11 am–2 pm and 5 pm– 10 pm Fri, 5 pm–10 pm Sat, Noon–8 pm Sun

Trey $$$ 21 N. Ninth St. 573-777-8654 Hours: 11 am–10 pm Tues–Sun

Italian Village $–$$$ _ 711 Vandiver Drive #B 573-442-8821 Hours: 10 am–11 pm Sun–Thurs, 10 am–midnight Fri–Sat

The Wine Cellar & Bistro $$$ ( y 505 Cherry St. 573-442-7281 www.winecellarbistro.com Hours: 11 am–2 pm Mon–Fri, 5–10 pm Mon–Sat, 5–9 pm Sun

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Café Poland $  807 Locust St. 573-874-8929 Hours: 10:30 am–7:30 pm Mon–Fri

Carlito’s $  12 Business Loop 70 E. 573-443-6370 Hours: 11 am–7 pm Mon–Fri, Closed Sat–Sun

Casablanca Mediterranean Grill $–$$ _ 501 Elm St. 573-442-4883 www.casablanca-grill.com Hours: 11 am–10 pm Mon– Sat, Noon–5 pm Sun

El Jimador $ _ 3200 Penn Terrace 573-474-7300 Hours: 11 am–10 pm Mon– Thurs, 11 am–10:30 pm Fri–Sat, 11 am–9 pm Sun

Curries Indian ToGo Restaurant $ 2518 Business Loop 70 E. 573-355-5357 www.currieskitchen.com Hours: 4 pm–10 pm Mon–Sun

El Maguey 901 E. Nifong Blvd.

573-874-3812 21 Conley Road 573-443-7977 Hours: 11 am–10 pm MonThurs, 11 am–10:30 pm Fri–Sat

India’s House $–$$ 1101 E. Broadway 573-817-2009 Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm, 5 pm–9:30 pm Mon–Sat, 5 pm–9 pm Sun International Café $–$$ 26 S. Ninth St. 573-449-4560 Hours: 11 am–9 pm daily Oasis Mediterranean Cafe $   2609 E. Broadway 573-442-8727 Hours: 10 am–8 pm Mon– Sat, 12–6 pm Sun Olive Café $–$$  21 N. Providence Road 573-442-9004 Hours: 10 am–9 pm Mon– Sat, 10 am–8 pm Sun Rush’s Pizzeria & Bakery $–$$$  _ 1104 Locust St. 573-449-RUSH (7874) Hours: 11 am–10 pm Mon– Thurs, 11 am–2:30 am the next day Fri–Sat, 4 pm– 10 pm Sun

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The Pasta Factory $–$$ _ ( y 3103 W. Broadway, Suite 109 573-449-3948 www.thepastafactory.net Hours: 11 am–10 pm Sun– Thurs, 11 am–10:30 pm Fri–Sat

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Günter Hans $ 1020 E. Broadway www.gunterhans.com Hours: 11 am–11 pm Mon–Sat

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El Rancho $ 1014 E. Broadway 573-875-2121 Hours: 11 am–2 am Mon– Wed, 11 am–3 am Thurs–Sat, 11 am–11 pm Sun Freebirds World Burrito 1020 E. Broadway, Suite F 573-474-1060 Hours: 11 am–10 pm daily www.freebirds.com José Jalepeños $ 3412 Grindstone Parkway 573-442-7388 Hours: 11 am–10 pm Mon–Thurs, 11 am–10:30 pm Fri–Sat La Siesta Mexican Cuisine $-$$ _  www.lasiestamex.com 33 N. Ninth St. 573-449-8788 3890 Range Line St., Suite 115 573-228-9844 Hours: 11–10 pm Mon–Wed, 11–10:30 pm Thurs–Sat, 11 am–9 pm Sun La Terraza Grill $ 1412 Forum Blvd., Suite 140 573-445-9444 www.ltmexican.com Hours: 7 am–10 pm, Mon– Thurs, 10:30 am–10:30 pm Fri–Sat, 7 am–9 pm Sun

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Las Margaritas $ 10 E. Southampton Drive 573-442-7500 Hours: 9 am–11 pm Sun– Thurs, 11 am–11:30 pm Fri, 9 am–1 am Sat Pancheros Mexican Grill $ 421 N. Stadium Blvd.

573-445-3096 www.pancheros.com Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm Sun–Thurs, 10:30 am–11 pm Fri–Sat Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant $  3306 W. Broadway Business Park 573-445-2946 Hours: 11 am–10 pm Sun– Thurs, 11 am–11 pm Fri–Sat Taqueria El Rodeo $  805 E. Nifong Blvd.

573-875-8048 Hours: 9:30 am–10 pm daily

lll pizza Angelo’s Pizza and Steak House $_( 4107 S. Providence Road 573-443-6100 www.angelospizza andsteak.com Hours: 11 am–10 pm Mon– Sat, 11 am–9 pm Sun Arris’ Pizza $–$$$ _  ( 1020 E. Green Meadows Road 573-441-1199 www.arrispizzaonline.com Hours: 11 am–10 pm Mon–Thurs, 11 am–11 pm Fri–Sat,11 am–10 pm Sun Brooklyn Pizzeria $ 909 Cherry St. 573-449-2768 Hours: 11am–12am Sun– Thurs, 11am–2am Fri–Sat G&D Pizzaria $–$$$ _  2101 W. Broadway 573-445-8336 gdpizzasteak.com Hours: 11 am–10 pm Mon– Sat, Closed Sun George’s Pizza and Steakhouse $–$$ 5695 Clark Lane 573-214-2080 Hours: 11 am–10 pm daily Gumby’s Pizza & Wings 1201 E. Broadway 573-874-8629, www.gumbyspizza.com www.gumbyscolumbia.com Hours: 10:30 am–2 am Mon–Wed, 10:30 am– 3 am Thurs–Sat, 10:30 am– midnight Sun Kostaki’s Pizzeria $$$  2101 Corona Road #105 573-446-7779 www.kostakispizzeria.com Hours: 11 am–10 pm Mon– Thurs, 11 am–11 pm Fri–Sat, Closed Sun Pickleman’s Gourmet Café $–$$ www.picklemans.com 2513 Old 63 S. 573-886-2300 Hours: 10 am–2 am daily 1106 E. Broadway 573-875-2400 Hours: 10 am–2 am

Sun–Wed, 10 am–2:30 am Thurs–Sat 3103 W. Broadway, Suite 105 573-875-0400 Hours: 10 am–10 pm Pizza Tree $ 1013 Park Ave. (in Mojo’s) 573-8PIZZA5 (874-9925) Hours vary Shakespeare’s Pizza $–$$ _ www.shakespeares.com 227 S. Ninth St. 573-449-2454 Hours: 11 am–10 pm Sun–Thurs, 11 am–1:30 am Fri–Sat 3304 W. Broadway Business Park Court #E 573447-1202 Hours: 11 am–10 pm Sun– Thurs, 11 am–11 pm Fri–Sat 3911 Peachtree Drive 573-447-7435 Hours: 11 am–10 pm Sun– Thurs, 11 am–11 pm Fri–Sat Southside Pizza & Pub $–$$ 3908 Peachtree Drive 573-256-4221 www.southsidepizza andpub.com Hours: 3 pm–1:30 am Mon– Fri, 11 am–1:30 am Sat, 11 am–midnight Sun Tony’s Pizza Palace $  416 E. Walnut St. 573-442-3188 Hours: 11 am–2 pm Mon– Fri,4 pm–11 pm Mon–Thurs, 4 pm–12:30 am Fri–Sat, 4 pm–9 pm Sun

lll southern & homestyle Dexter’s Broaster Chicken $ 711 Vandiver, Suite A 573- 447-7259 Hours: 10:30 am–10:30 pm, Mon–Sun Jazz, A Louisiana Kitchen $–$$$    214 Stadium Blvd.

573-443-5299 www.jazzkitchens.com Hours: 11 am–9 pm Sun– Mon,11 am–10 pm Tues– Thurs, 11 am–11 pm Fri–Sat JJ’s Cafe $ (_ 600 Business Loop 70 W. 573-442-4773 www.jjscafe.net Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm daily Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken 2316 Paris Road 573-474-5337 2200 W. Ash St., Suite 102 573-445-6650 www.showmelees.com Hours: 10 am–9 pm Sun–Thurs, 10 am–10 pm Fri–Sat Midway Family Restaurant 6401 Highway 40 W. 573-445-6542 www.midwayexpo.com Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week Perche Creek Café $  6751 Highway 40 W. 573-446-7400 Hours: 6 am–2 pm Mon–Sat, 7 am–Noon Sun v

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Support Our Locally Owned Restaurants When you dine at local restaurants, you help support small-business owners who spend their dollars in the community.

These dollars help keep our neighbors gainfully employed; the cycle continues as employees spend their wages on local arts, culture and other areas of the economy. Eating local pays BIG dividends for Columbia!

44 Stone Public House 3910 Peachtree Drive, 573-443-2726 Bleu Restaurant & Wine Bar 811 E. Walnut St., 573-442-8220 Chez Trappeur 406 Main St., Arrow Rock, Mo., 660-837-3133 Coley’s American Bistro 15 S. Sixth St., 573-442-8887 Glenn’s Cafe 23 S. Eighth St., 573-875-8888 Houlihan’s 2541 Broadway Bluffs Drive, 573-815-7210 Room 38 38 N. Eighth St., 573-449-3838 Pizza Tree 1013 Park Ave. (inside Mojos), 573-8PIZZA5 (874-9925) Shakespeare’s Pizza Downtown location: 225 S. Ninth St., 573-449-2454 South location: 3911 Peachtree Drive, 573-447-7435 West location: 3304 W. Broadway Business Park Court, 573-447-1202 Southside Pizza & Pub 3908 Peachtree Drive 573-256-4221

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LIGHT THE WAY Rustic weddings are more popular than ever. They lend themselves to a natural, organic feel with romantic details. Antique-style lanterns are an easy way to integrate this trend into your wedding. Place one in the center of each table, or vary a few of different heights or designs for a fuller look.

Don’t forget the candles, and feel free to arrange wildflowers or other flowers of your choice around the lantern centerpiece as well.

— MORGAN McCARTY

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Abbie Adkins & Evan Perry Married december 1, 2012

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s Abbie Adkins walked down the aisle in her sister’s wedding, one person in the crowd caught her full attention: Evan Perry, Abbie’s high school sweetheart.

Abbie and Evan had started dating in 1999 when she was 15 and he was 16. She was a student at Hickman High School, and he was a student at Rock Bridge High School. After she enrolled at the University of Missouri and he chose to attend Columbia College, their romance came to an end.

By the time of her sister’s wedding in 2006, a few years had passed, but Abbie couldn’t get the moment of seeing Evan out of her head. She looked for him at the reception, but he wasn’t there. >

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All nine bridesmaids and all nine groomsmen were from Columbia and lifelong friends of Abbie and Evan.

The Details Bridal Gown

Nolte’s Bridal, Kansas City

Bridesmaids’ Gowns The Gown House

Hairstyling The Marc

Makeup

Dermastique

Photography

You Photography

Limousine

Columbia Party Bus

Tuxedos

Men’s Wearhouse

Florist

Kent’s Floral Gallery

Band

Bruce Poe Band

Cake

The Tiger Hotel

Rings

Buchroeder’s Jewelers

Registry

Tallulahs; Bed, Bath & Beyond; Macy’s

Rehearsal Dinner Mackenzie’s Prime

Reception Linens & Table Decor Chairs Undercover (owned by mother of the bride)

Wedding Coordinator Sherry Wendling

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A few weeks later, Evan’s new bar, On The Rocks, opened and she went to the grand opening with some friends. Abbie and Evan talked that night, a date followed and the two of them have been together ever since.

Evan proposed on July 4, 2011, on a vacation with his family to Destin, Fla. He got down on one knee while he and Abbie were taking a private walk on the beach with their dog, Brody.

Evan and Abbie celebrated their engagement that night with his family, enjoying an amazing dinner and fireworks show.

The wedding of Evan and Abbie took place on Dec. 1, 2012, at the Church of St. Mary the

Virgin, Aldermanbury, on the Westminster College campus in Fulton.

Abbie wore an ultra-romantic Watters gown of ivory lace. At the top of the gown, reembroidered lace formed a bateau neckline and cap sleeves; beneath this lace appeared an underbodice with a sweetheart neckline. The gown featured a soft A-line skirt, sweep train and lace-covered buttons on the back. Abbie accessorized with a belt of Swarovski crystals, a diamond bracelet and diamond earrings borrowed from Buchroeder’s Jewelers. She wore her hair in a low bun beneath a semi-cathedrallength train, and she carried a bouquet of white

garden roses, white hydrangeas, winter greens and berzillia berries.

Abbie’s bridesmaids wore strapless floor-length black satin dresses with dramatic sweetheart necklines. They accessorized with pearl necklaces and gray wraps and carried a smaller version of the bridal bouquet.

Evan and his groomsmen wore black tuxedos with white shirts. Evan’s ensemble included a white bowtie and vest; the groomsmen wore black.

The men replaced boutonnieres with pocket squares; Evan’s was black and white, and the groomsmen’s were white.

All nine bridesmaids and all nine groomsmen were from Columbia and lifelong friends of Abbie and Evan.

The wedding ceremony was simple and romantic, with the Old World setting of the historic church and beautiful harp music. After the exchange of vows, the celebration moved to The Tiger Hotel in Columbia. To enter the ballroom, guests walked through a hall of arches made from tree branches painted silver and strung with lights. The silver and white theme continued inside the ballroom with white chair covers accented with silver sashes and silver overlays on the tables.

Large crystal vases on the tables held the same flowers that appeared in the bridal bouquet — white roses, white hydrangeas, winter greens and berzillia berries.

The wedding cake followed the rule of simple elegance, with three round white tiers placed on a beautiful 18inch silver cake stand. A few berzillia berries served as decoration.

The reception began with a formal plated dinner, and then the Bruce Poe Band kicked off the party.

“Everyone enjoyed themselves and danced all night long,” Abbie says.

Abbie and Evan took a late honeymoon to Honolulu and Maui for 10 days last September.

The couple lives in Columbia.

Abbie is the daughter of Bonnie and Mike Adkins of Columbia and is a leasing manager and salesperson for The Lofts at 308 Ninth and Certified Realty. Evan is the son of Cheri and Adron Perry of Columbia and is a project manager for THM Investments, as well as co-owner of On The Rocks bar. january 2014 inside columbia

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bridal blog From her engagement to the end of the aisle, follow Anne Churchill’s journey to becoming Mrs. Wes Hanks at www.InsideColumbia.net.

Joyful Occasions

Brooke Kempker and Curt Rowden will marry on Nov. 8 at Weather Wisdom Barn in Preston. Brooke is the daughter of Dan and Diana Kempker of Jefferson City. She graduated from Missouri State University in 2009 with a degree in marketing and earned an MBA from MSU in 2010. Brooke currently works as a Web designer for Missouri State Employees’ Retirement System (MOSERS) in Jefferson City. Curt is the son of Bryan and Wilma Rowden of Vienna, Mo. He attended Missouri S&T and Lincoln University. Curt currently works as a general contractor with TJB Custom Construction.

Sarah Hoffman and Tyler Asche will marry on May 3 at Broadway Christian Church. A reception will follow at Columbia Country Club. Sarah is the daughter of Jim and Sharon Hoffman of Columbia. She graduated from the University of Missouri in 2010 with a bachelor of health science in respiratory therapy. Sarah currently works as a registered respiratory therapist at University Hospital. Tyler is the son of Todd and Julie Asche of O’Fallon. He graduated from the University of Missouri in 2011 with a degree in civil engineering, and currently works as a plant operator for the city of Columbia.

Chanel Letourneau and Dureill Ballinger will marry on April 19 at Firestone Baars Chapel on the Stephens College campus in Columbia. Chanel is the daughter of Mike Letourneau of Lincoln and Dianna Letourneau of Sedalia. Chanel graduated from the University of Missouri in May 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in finance, real estate and banking. She currently works as a processing team manager with Veterans United Home Loans in Columbia. Dureill is the son of Teresa Ballinger of Columbia and James McBride of Hurst, Texas. He graduated from the University of Missouri in December 2009 with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accountancy. He currently works as a guideline policy adviser with Veterans United Home Loans in Columbia.

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Would you like to see your wedding featured in Inside Columbia?

Ask your photographer to send us a CD with 15 to 20 high-resolution photos from your wedding and reception, accompanied by a note that includes the bride and groom’s contact information. If your wedding is chosen for a feature, you will be contacted by a reporter who will interview you for the story. Photo disks will only be returned if accompanied by a selfaddressed, stamped mailer. Mail the photo disk to Editor, Inside Columbia, 47 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203.

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Kempker/Rowden by Rebecca Allen Photography; Stoll/Dahm by Catherine Rhodes

Mid-Missouri brides and grooms share their happy news.

Nicole Elliott and Brad Bartley were married on July 13, 2013, at Mokane United Methodist Church.

A reception at Cedar Creek Resort in Millersburg followed. Nicole is the daughter of Ron and Mona Elliott of Fulton. She graduated from William Woods University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2011. Nicole currently works as a marketing assistant with The Callaway Bank in Fulton and Columbia. Brad is the son of Beth and Tracey Melton of Holts Summit, and Pat and Marilyn Bartley of Mokane.

He graduated from South Callaway R-II High School in 2005, and currently works as a supervisor and blaster with Mertens Construction.

Emily Stoll and Scott Dahm were married on Aug. 24, 2013, at First Baptist Church in Columbia. Emily is the daughter of Deb Carr and Ed Rollins of Columbia, and Chet and Yana Stoll of Chesterfield. She graduated from the University of Missouri in 2008 with a degree in textile and apparel management, and then earned a master’s degree in textile and apparel management in 2010. Emily currently works as an Upward Bound data specialist at Clovis Community College in Clovis, N.M. Scott is the son of Paul and Linda Dahm of Kansas City. He graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy with a degree in civil engineering in 2007. He is currently an Air Force pilot stationed in Clovis, N.M., and expects to graduate from the American Military University with a degree in national security in 2015. Emily and Scott live in Clovis with their dog, Bailey. january 2014 inside columbia

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Cheering On The Missouri Tigers With a record-setting second year in the Southeastern Conference, the University of Missouri Tiger football team captured the SEC East title and traveled to Atlanta to play Auburn University on Dec. 7, 2013. Excited Tiger fans of all ages cheered on the team from across the nation. The team did not win the SEC championship title but will take its 11-2 record to the 2014 Cotton Bowl on Jan. 3 in Arlington, Texas. Go Tigers!

An excited Tiger cub in California

University of Missouri Alumni Association pre-party in Atlanta

Jennifer and Kohen Gross in Columbia

David and Logan Aguirre in Atlanta

Natalie and Andrew Sisler in Atlanta

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A happy baby Tiger in Columbia

Ona Whelove, Travis Foster, Chrissy Foster and Sally Casteel in Atlanta

Mark, Monica and Tanner Schmalz in Columbia

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Turn to pa for a t ge 64 our of the new RMHC H ome!

RMHC Grand Opening Ronald McDonald House Charities速 of MidMissouri celebrated the grand opening and dedication ceremony of their new home in Columbia on Oct. 29, 2013. The opening marks the 30th anniversary of the first house opening in the community. The new house allows RMHC to serve more children and families from all over the state and help make their personal situation a little more bearable.

With its larger size and modern features, the new home allows twice as many families to be served when they need it most.

Mary Ebert and Ronald McDonald

Ronald McDonald, Terri Gray and Mayor Bob McDavid

Kristie Reeter and Ronald McDonald

Collegiate Shag Brass Band

Mark Gandy and Kevin Czaicki

RMHC Staff: Ana Stock, Tammy Laughlin, Lindsay DuCharme, Angela Huntington, Mimi Curtis, Rachel Ellersieck, Linda Murrell and Terri Gray with Ronald McDonald

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Cookies With Santa Inside Columbia hosted its annual Cookies With Santa event at its Culinary Adventures Center on Dec. 14, 2013. Families were invited to stop by for holiday cookies, coloring pages and professional commemorative photos with jolly ol’ St. Nick.

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by l.g. patterson @picturelg

As a photographer, I have access to some unique points of view in the community. Here is one of them, in A New View.

Assignment: Breakfast

The Location: Ernie’s Café & Steakhouse

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’ve always been a bit partial to nostalgia. Maybe that’s why I choose to patronize places with that feel of yesteryear — places like Booches or Ernie’s Café & Steakhouse. Walking into these joints is a timeless experience. You may see the occasional laptop or cellphone, but the décor, staff and food have remained pretty much the same for decades.

While in Ernie’s, I noticed two people sitting at the counter drinking their morning coffee. Over time, the people may differ, yet I’m sure that moment has happened before … and will happen again and again.

I like that.

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A GUIDE TO THE VERY BEST COMO HAS TO OFFER

BEST BARBECUE 2013

Buckingham Smokehouse Bar-B-Q

Awarded Best Barbecue in Columbia for seven years running, Buckingham Smokehouse Bar-B-Q has been offering its popular barbecue and catering services since 1998. For juicy pulled pork, spicy horseradish coleslaw, deep-fried corn on the cob and savory sweet potato fries, visit the Buttonwood Drive location, or Buckingham’s newest location at the Lake of the Woods exit off of St. Charles Road.

3804 Buttonwood Drive, 573-499-1490 5614 St. Charles Road, 573-777-7711 www.facebook.com/buckinghamBBQ

BEST FITNESS CENTER 2013

Wilson’s Fitness

Since 1982, the fitness team at Wilson’s Fitness has endeavored to provide the best fitness atmosphere in Columbia.

Memberships are tailored to fit your needs with 4 unique fitness centers including FIT for women and 2 fantastic outdoor pool facilities. Every aspect of the Wilson’s experience is carefully researched before it is implemented. At Wilson’s, their members always come first, and there is something for everyBODY! 2902 Forum Blvd, 573-446-3232 2601 Range Line St., 573-443-4242 111 Orr St., 573-777-6700 www.wilsonsfitness.com

BEST COMPUTER REPAIR 2013

Columbia Computer Center

For more than 10 years, Columbia Computer Center has been proud to serve mid-Missouri’s computer needs. Our goal is to always provide superior service to our customers. We want to be more helpful and friendly than anyone else you might take your computer to for service or questions.

We take the time to assess your needs and address them. Be sure to check out our new location off of Green Meadows on the south side of town.

212 Green Meadows Suite 7, 573-777-4746 1122 Lakeview Ave., 573-442-9445 www.colcomputers.com

BEST NEW RESTAURANT 2013

Lutz’s BBQ

Sweet potato fries, two varieties of coleslaw, soups made fresh daily and sweet tea by the gallon, these are just the sides to the main dishes that make Lutz’s BBQ shine. The Jefferson Citybased barbecue joint has won the hearts of Columbia’s foodies and discerning barbecue enthusiasts and is open for lunch, dinner or to cater your next party.

200 E. Nifong Blvd.

573-443-4227 www.lutzbbq.com

BEST SPORTS BAR 2013

D. Rowe’s Restaurant & Bar

D. Rowe’s Restaurant & Bar serves up huge portions of classic American fare and prides itself as being a regular place that serves up food the way your mom used to make it. Come for the onion rings and Texas Chicken and stay for the spirited atmosphere and widescreen TV’s.

At D. Rowe’s Restaurant & Bar, the game is always on.

1005 Club Village Drive 573-443-8004 www.drowesrestaurant.com

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44 Stone Public House.........................................115

Lizzi & Rocco’s........................................................ 16

Andrew Stone Optometry.................................. 110

Lutz’s BBQ...............................................................131

Automated Systems............................................ 110

Machens Advantage........................................75-102

Binghams...............................................................123

Major Interiors........................................................ 16

Blue Tail Medical Group........................................ 31

Makes Scents......................................................... 23

Boone Hospital Center............................................6

Manor Metal Roofing..........................................129

Buckinghams Smokehouse BBQ........................131

Martin Community Center................................... 18

Bush & Patchett, L.L.C.......................................... 45 Callahan & Galloway............................................ 34 Cancer Research Center....................................... 18 Carpet One.............................................................. 15 CenturyLink...........................................................135 Cevet Tree Care................................................... 109 Coil Construction.................................................129 Coley’s American Bistro.......................................115 Columbia College...................................................73 Columbia Computer Center................................131 Columbia Ear, Nose & Throat..............................10 Columbia Landcare............................................... 29 Columbia Center for Neurology and Multiple Sclerosis.........................................107 Columbia Pool & Spa............................................ 49 Columbia Strength & Conditioning................. 105 Columbia’s Top Chefs Cookbook........................... 71 Commerce Bank.......................................................5 CoMo Christian Men’s Conference.................... 51 Courtyard Marriott..............................................123

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Miller, Bales & Cunningham.................................73 Missouri Cancer Associates .................................3 Missouri Ear, Nose and Throat .......................... 20 Mizzou Online......................................................... 13 Moresource.............................................................33 MO-X..................................................................... 106 Mustard Seed Fair Trade...................................... 23 MU Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital..... 111 Nash FM.................................................................. 38 Nates Computer Repair......................................121 Neurology Inc......................................................... 47 NH Scheppers Distributing................................. 68 Outdoor Occasions.............................................. 119 Piano Distributors................................................103 Pizza Tree............................................................... 114 Postal & Sign Express.......................................... 133 Ramjack of Mid-Missouri..................................... 12 Riback/DKB............................................................ 47 Riley Smile Design................................................127 Robinson’s Cleaners............................................132 Rusk Rehabilitation Center.................................. 43

Creative Surroundings ........................................ 22

Shakespeare’s Pizza..............................................115

D&H Drugstore...................................................... 25

Shotgun Pete’s BBQ Shack.................................. 23

D&M Sound............................................................. 31

Socket....................................................................10 7

DeSpain Cayce Dermatology & Medical Spa....................................................... 133

Sound Performance.............................................. 20

Downtown Appliance..........................................136

Star Properties....................................................... 55

D. Rowes..................................................................131

Stephen Rust Design Studio................................ 43

Edward Jones....................................................52,53

Stifel Nicolaus & Co. .......................................... 108

First Midwest Bank................................................35

Tallulahs.................................................................. 43

Focus On Health Chiropractic............................ 55

The Callaway Bank...........................................36,37

Forum Christian Church.........................................11 Gary B Robinson Jewelers................................... 45

The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri.................................... 112,113

Glenn’s Cafe...........................................................115

The Home Store..................................................... 49

Hands On Ceramics..............................................121

The District............................................................. 23

Harper, Evans, Wade & Netemeyer................... 49

True/False Film Fest............................................. 26

Holiday Inn Executive Center........................ 17,116

University of Missouri Health Care......................2

Houlihan’s..............................................................127

Voluntary Action Center....................................... 19

Huebert Builders.................................................... 21

Waddell & Reed................................................... 109

Inside Columbia magazine................................... 133

Waterwood Gallery.............................................127

Jim’s Lawn & Landscaping................................... 111

Wedding Avenues................................................ 119

Kliethermes Homes & Remodeling..................125

William Woods University.................................103

LC Betz Jewelers.................................................. 105 Les Bourgeois Vineyards.........................................8

Woody’s Gentlemen’s Clothiers......................... 41

Southside Pizza..................................................... 114

Wilson’s Fitness................................................. 4,131

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The Destructive Nature Of Health Care’s Perfect Storm

recently had the opportunity to hear Steve Lipstein, president of BJC HealthCare, give an update on the status of health care reform in the United States.

Lipstein is well-qualified to speak on the subject. He leads one of the most respected health care systems in the country and it’s no secret that he served in some advisory capacity to the Obama administration when it was designing the Affordable Care Act. BJC is one of Missouri’s largest employers and has a lease arrangement to manage Boone Hospital Center here in Columbia.

When Obamacare eventually fails or limps forward, Lipstein will deserve either some of the credit — or some of the blame. Nonetheless, he has a comprehensive understanding of the issue.

Living in a community where health care is a $1 billion industry, all Columbians will be affected in some way by the fallout of health care reform. It’s fair to assume that when a major driver in the local economy is about to turned upside-down, things “it’s hard to be cannot remain the same as they argue in favor once were. While most reasonable people would agree that our of the fairness national health care system was desperate need of repair, few of the continued in could defend the calamities of bombardment of Obamacare’s first three months.

In retrospect, this perfect governmental storm occurred as this country attempted to recover from the most regulation.” significant economic downturn while at the same time trying to overhaul its single largest industry. The timing could not have been worse.

During his speech, Lipstein reminded his audience of the various pieces of regulation and legislation that inadvertently impacted the health care industry during a short, four-year span. In 2009, we saw the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act go into effect. This “stimulus” package required hospitals to become “meaningful” users of health information technology.

Although this change was partially subsidized, it wreaked havoc on physicians and placed an additional financial burden on hospitals. In 2010, President Barack Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. As the stages of this legislation take effect, the impact has been reduced Medicare payments to hospitals, the advent of insurance exchanges, high-deductible health

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plans and the financial strains of guaranteed issuance of health insurance.

To add insult to injury, the Budget Control Act of 2011, which allows for automatic budget cuts — or “sequestration” — to kick in, further reduced Medicare payments to hospitals in an attempt to reduce the federal deficit. As if that wasn’t enough, along came the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 — purported to bring us back from the “fiscal cliff ” — that, yet again, reduced Medicare payments in an effort to prevent tax increases.

It doesn’t matter if you’re a Republican, Democrat, independent or member of the Communist Party — you should recognize that the cumulative effect of these political footballs has been disastrous for our health care industry. Even if you’ve been historically skeptical about the ethics of insurance companies or the generous compensation packages once received by physicians and health care executives, it’s hard to argue in favor of the fairness of the continued bombardment of governmental regulation.

In changing the financial model of health care reimbursement, the very nature of health care, as we once knew it, has essentially changed forever. The government’s new business model incentivizes hospitals to essentially make themselves extinct. With pressure for better care coordination and more effective management of chronic diseases, hospital use rates are already declining. This trend is further fueled by more aggressive attempts at prevention, screening and early detection of diseases. Anyone who has been forced to move to a high-deductible insurance policy also has a pretty powerful financial incentive to stay away from the hospital except for life-threatening conditions.

Many would argue that the mass confusion surrounding the implementation of health care reform has also had a negative impact on local hospitals. The failed launch of the online registration for Obamacare and the president’s broken promises surrounding one’s ability to keep current insurance coverage has created an additional level of uncertainty for consumers. Many patients have delayed surgeries and other elective procedures until the status of their own health care coverage becomes clear. Today, it seems unlikely that these questions will be answered at any point in the near future.

President Obama’s hope is that health care reform will be the lasting legacy of his presidency. As it stands now, a more likely projection is that his legacy will be tied to the destruction of America’s once-strong health care system.

Fred Parry, Publisher

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