Bambinos

Joy visits a Springfield favorite, Bambinos, and hits the restaurant "trifecta" by chatting with Andy Faucett, his brother Chuck Faucett, and their mother and matriarch, Mary Faucett! Mary shares her incredible backstory of how she accidentally started her restaurant journey—going to file for unemployment after earning her master's degree in English when she spotted a for-sale sign at a small diner—which eventually led to opening restaurants like The Main Cafe and Nonna's downtown.

Tune in to hear how Andy and his original partner, Brian Ash, launched the first Bambinos in Columbia, Missouri, back in 1994, before bringing it to Springfield's Rountree neighborhood. From family-inspired pasta recipes and Chuck's invention of the seafood lasagna to delicious menu favorites like "The Greek" and homemade tiramisu, this episode is a wonderful tribute to family, community, and great Italian-American comfort food. 🍝🍷✨

Thanks to our sponsors, Fazoli's, Jimm's Steakhouse and Pub, and Kitchenland USA!

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