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The 70th annual Dogwood Festival is back. Lots to see and do including crafts, a carnival, parade and entertainment all weekend.

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Top Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . 10 Boating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Landing Pages . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Day Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Shopping Profile . . . . . . . . . 16 Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Golf Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Tournaments . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Boutique Crawl . . . . . . . . . 22 Feature Story . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Dining Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Lake Live . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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LakeNewsOnline.com facebook.com/LakeNewsOnline Attention amateur fishermen (and women)! The Spring Big Bass Bash is taking place April 17 & 18. It’s your chance to win big money. Anglers can launch from anywhere on the Lake and take their bass to four weighin stations. For more information, go to www.midwestfishtournaments.com

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Art Show

See some great local art on display!

The annual Student Art/Photo Quest will be on display at the Stonecrest Mall through April 25.

Students K-12 will participate in several categories with their original art/photos on display. An awards ceremony will be held April 25 from 2-4 p.m. The exhibit is open for viewing from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

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Bluegrass Music Every Thursday From April 8-June 24 head to Great Stone Coffee in Osage Beach to hear bluegrass music from 12:302:30 p.m. Free admission.

Musicians will be coming to take part in a Bluegrass Jam. It’s a great way to hear some live music and get connected with local musicians. The venue hosts a variety of other events each week. Check out their schedule on Facebook.

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Thru April 4 • Missouri’s largest swap meet is held at Jacob’s Cave from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. For more information, go to www.jacobscave.com.

15-17 • The 71st annual Dogwood Festival will be held at Ozarks Amphitheater, and other venues where crafts, pageants, food, and entertainment will be held. For more information, go to www.camdentonchamber.com

4,11,18 & 25 • Bingo is held on Sundays at the Elks Lodge in Osage Beach (5161 Osage Beach Parkway). Doors open at 2 p.m. with Bingo at 3 p.m.

Food and beverages available.

For more information call 573348-3798.

4, 11, 18 & 25 • Bingo on Sundays at the Elks Lodge in Osage Beach (5161 Osage Beach Parkway) Doors open 2 p.m. with bingo at 3 p.m. Food and beverages available. For more information, call 573348-3798.

5, 12, 19, 26 • Bingo is played at the Elks Lodge in Laurie (174 Elks Lane) every Monday.

Doors open at 11 a.m., play at 12:30 p.m. No concessions. Lots of space for social distancing, and masks are required. No Smoking in building. For more information, call 573-374-4781.

6, 13,20,27 • Drop in knitting/crochet is held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Paint Box Cafe in Palisades Village on Hwy KK in Osage Beach. All skill levels welcome. For more information call 573-374-6927.

8 • Lake Area Fiber Artists Guild meeting from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Key’s in Camdenton. Guild open to anyone with a fiber interest regardless of experience level. For more information go to www.lakefiberarts.com or email lakefiberarts@gmail.com.

10 • The first annual Quarter Auction & Dinner for the TriCounty YMCA will be held at the Lodge of Four Seasons.

Bids & Bubbly will consist of dinner, cocktails, a quarter auction and live auction. Tickets are $60/person for entry.

Bring quarters for quarter auction. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner is at 6 p.m. and the auction starts at 6:45 p.m. For

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16 & 17 • A melodrama and spaghetti supper will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Camden County Museum in Linn Creek.

Cost is $15/person. The performance of “Parted on her Wedding Morn” begins at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 5 p.m. For more information, go to www.camdencountymuseum.org.

16-18 • The Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers hosts the InWater Boat Show at Dog Days.

Hours are 1-7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. For more information, go to www.lakeozarkboatdealers.com.

17 • Great Stone Coffeehouse has their monthly Old-Time Radio Theatre at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Enjoy entertaining Old-Time Radio-type shows by talented Great Stone Players, including the popular adventures of “Blast Burton: Radar Rocket Ranger from the 26th Century.” For more information, call Beth at 913-9098603 or Will at 573-462-6623.

17 • A Spring Fling Exotic Car Cruise-in will be held from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on the Bagnell Dam Strip. The event is free.

For more information, go to Hot Summer Nights - Lake of the Ozarks on Facebook.

17 • The Lake Area Fiber Arts Guild charity knitting is from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Flocks of Yarn and Fabrick on N Rte. 5 in Camdenton. Snacks to share optional.

573.873.2233 17 & 18 • The Spring Big Bass Bash will be held for amateur anglers for a chance to win big money. Weigh-in stations are located at PB2, Red Oak

Resort, Alhonna Resort and Point Randall Resort. For more information, go to midwestfishingtournaments.com.

22 • Today is the day to register for the Dogwood Animal Shelter low cost, basic dog obedience classes starting on April 29. The class is open to all dogs 6 months of age or older. Masks will be worn & social distancing will be observed for the safety of all students.

For an application or more information, call the shelter at 573-348-4411.

24 • Wine in the Vines 5K & 1K Fun Walk will be held at Seven Springs Winery. Enjoy a run through the vines and a glass of wine at the finish line during the 5K or take a leisurely walk stopping at five tasting stations during the 1K. You can also register to do both.

Proceeds go to the Children’s Learning Center in Camdenton. For more information, go to www.sevenspringswinery. com/wine-in-the-vines.

24 • The Sunrise Beach Little Theatre will be hosting their annual Salad and Dessert Luncheon at the Sunrise Beach Community Center.

The musical entertainment for this luncheon will be “Puff, I’m Draggin’,” featuring hilarious parodies of popular songs of the 50s and the 60s.

The doors will open at 11 a.m.

Admission to this event will be $15. Due to Covid restrictions seating will be limited. For reservations, call 573-836-0934.

For additional information call 573-374-0374.

24 • A Grand Opening for Flocks LLC Yarn and Fabric (1161 N. Bus. Rte 5 Camdenton) will be held. Snacks and drinks will be served and demonstrations will be held from 1-3 p.m. A drawing will be held.

For more information, call 573873-2233.

24 • A Craft Fair & Art Show will be held at Stark Caverns from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 573-369-3306.

30-May 2 • The33rd annual Magic Dragon Street Meet will be held on the Bagnell Dam Strip. This show brings all makes, models and years of cars, trucks and motorcycles to be judged in a variety of categories. For more information, go to www.magicdragoncarshow.com.

MAY 1 • The 24th annual Spring Harbor Hop will be held at waterfront bars and restaurants throughout the Lake area.

Stop at participating venues to draw a card and complete a poker hand for a chance to win prizes. Cost is a $20 donation.

For more information, go to www.funlake.com/harborhop.

2, 9, 16, 21 & 30 • Bingo on Sundays at the Elks Lodge in Osage Beach (5161 Osage Beach Parkway) Doors open 2 p.m. with bingo at 3 p.m. Food and beverages available. For more information, call 573348-3798.

4,11,18, 25 • Drop in knitting/ crochet is held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Paint Box Cafe in Palisades Village on Hwy. KK in Osage Beach. All skill levels welcome. For more information call 573-374-6927.

8 • The Camden County Historical Society is hosting a 1950s themed trivia night at the museum in Linn Creek.

Cost is $10 per person. Begins at 7 p.m. For more information, go to www.camdencountymuseum.org.

8 • The Treasure Island Casino Benefit for Wonderland Camp will be held from 3-6 p.m. at Jolly Roger’s. A ticket includes an appetizer buffet, a drink ticket and $100 in chips.

For more information, go to www.wonderlandcamp.org.

13 • The Lake Area Fiber Artists Guild meets from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Key’s in Camdenton. Guild open to anyone with a fiber interest regardless of experience level. For more information, go to www.lakefiberarts.com or email lakefiberarts@gmail.com.

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BOATING compiled by Charis Patires

Must-See Boating Events Time to de-winterize those boats, gas up, and make plans to attend a boating event this summer. There have been lots of changes to some of the Lake’s most popular events with some new ones you’ll want to see.

Spring In-Water Boat Show April 16-18 | Dog Days Bar & Grill, 19MM

The Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association hosts this show every season where marine dealers showcase the latest and greatest watercraft to hit the market. Now’s a great time to shop for your new boat! Hours are Friday 1-7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost is $7 for adults, and free for children ages 12 & under. For more information, go to www. lakeozarkboatdealers.com/mo-boat-shows.asp.

Harbor Hop May 1 | Lake area venues

Collect a seven-card hand by checking in to participating locations for a chance to win prizes. The Harbor Hop is held twice a year (in the spring and fall). The spring event marks the official start of the boating season at Lake of the Ozarks.

For a full list of participating locations, go to www.funlake.com.

Water Safety Seminar May 15 | Lodge of Port Arrowhead

Boating and water safety topics will be covered during this one-day seminar from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. A variety of presenters will discuss how to be safe on Lake of the Ozarks.

For a full lineup, and more information go to www.lozwatersafetycouncil.com/events.

Lake Race June 3-5 | Lake Ozark

Offshore Powerboat Racing comes to the Lake where racers compete on Saturday near Bagnell Dam. The Lake Race Street Party is held on the Bagnell Dam Strip on June 4 from 4-10 p.m. Open to the public, come meet the racers and see the boats up close.

For more information, go to www.lakerace.com.

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World Record Boat Parade June 12 | 12-22 MM (approx)

Lake of the Ozarks will be trying to beat the Guinness Book of World Records Longest Boat Parade. The current world record is held by Malaysia with 1,180 boats. Registration is $25 and includes a free T-shirt. Details are still being organized but more information can be found on Facebook at Guinness Book of World Records Boat Parade.

The event is being held as part of a summer-long celebration for Missouri’s Bicentinneal and the 90th anniversary of Bagnell Dam. For more information, go to Best Dam Birthday Bash on Facebook.

Aquapalooza June 26 | H. Toad’s/Shady Gators, 7MM

The Lake’s largest boat party has moved up this year and will be in a new location. All boaters are invited to anchor out for a day of fun in the sun and live music.

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There is no cost for the tour. The information on each of the 28 locations is also downloadable in text or audio files.

The audio tour includes everything from shops to lakes, history, parks, museums, memorials and more.

At visitkansascityks.com, you will also find where to stay, and where to get some popular Kansas City barbecue.

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History

• Grinter Place is a twostory red brick home built

by Moses and Annie Grinter in 1857. It sits on a hill overlooking the Kansas River and is the oldest home in Wyandotte County. Moses was one of the earliest white settlers to this area.

He set up the Grinter Ferry on the Kansas River below his home and operated a trading post. The home is open for tours and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

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The Lewis and Clark Historic Park at Kaw Point sits at the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri rivers.

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• The life-size John Brown statue honors the man who was an important part of the Underground Railroad.

• Lewis and Clark Historic Park at Kaw Point is the site where the expedition arrived June 26, 1804. There is a boat ramp and a scenic trail.

Museums

• The Strawberry Hill Ethnic Museum and Cultural Center is an 1887 Queen Annestyle Victorian home which looks out over the Kansas and Missouri rivers. Permanent exhibits from a variety of cultures and their heritage are on display inside this unique and interesting home.

• The Old Quindaro Museum and Information Center, once the home of John A. Walker, former caretaker of Western

University, preserves the history of the Quindaro community. The area was settled by former slaves and was a place runaway slaves found sanctuary. Also found at the site is an exhibit of the first Black firefighters in the city.

• Quindaro Underground Railroad Museum is home to archaeological ruins of the passage, serving as a monument to racial harmony and freedom. Visit the displays of the Native Americans once occupying the site. This museum is not only meaningful to Kansas but has historical significance for the entire United States.

• Honoring the American farmer is the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame. It is a unique museum with a 164-acre complex offering exhibits and activities for all ages. It is home to the stories of the men and April 2-15, 2021

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• Wyandotte County Historical Museum has everything from artifacts like a 300-year-old dugout canoe to a resource library.

See the 1903 horse-drawn steam pumper fire engine and much more.

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• B-25 bombers for WWII were built in Kansas City, employing 50,000 people. It is where the iconic Rosie the Riveter and Winnie the Welder images began. The Bomber Builders Monument is dedicated to those who worked to build the almost 10,000 planes.

• The Korean-Vietnam War Memorial was the first dual war memorial built through private funding in the United States. It offers a place to reflect and honor veterans.

• Rosedale Memorial Arch commemorates the sacrifice of the men of Rosedale serving in the Great War. It is a scaled down version of the French Arc de Triomphe and was built in 1923-24. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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SHOPPING PROFILE compiled by Charis Patires, cpatires@gmail.com

Antique store with more Hunting for treasurers at off the hook Location: 3797 Osage Beach Pkwy Ste 2A, Osage Beach Hours: Open Thursday-Tuesday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (until 4 p.m. on Sunday).

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n 2016 under the name of Magic Dragon Consigments, Marla Sanders had rented a small booth for unwanted items in their home. Gerard, Marla, and another vendor took the lease over in 2017 and it grew to the point of moving into a larger building at the Stonecrest Mall. Renamed Off the Hook, the move allowed them to expand from 15 vendors to accommodating more than 50 which are currently showcasing a variety of merchandise. There are three different sized booths for vendors, on a month-to-month basis with no commission charge.

With over 5,000 square feet of space, shoppers could spend hours looking through all of the antiques, fishing equipment, used furniture, maps, Lake décor and other one-of-a-kind items. If you just enjoy the thrill of the hunt, this is the place to shop.

“We pride ourselves in the growth of Off the Hook and the friendships within the store and the ones developed with the customers through the years,” Marla said. “We were voted ‘Best at the Lake Antiques’ in 2020. With the help of our volunteers who devote their time and energy (John, Daryl & Dave), Off the Hook has become a great place for local people and visitors, and offers assistance in pricing, carry-out, and delivery within the local area.”

Things you’ll find:

(Top photo): There are more than 50 booths full of unique merchandise to browse through at Off the Hook. (Middle right photo) a room dedicated to music and records. (Bottom right) there’s plenty of fishing and golf gear, used furniture and Lake signs in the store.

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rganizers with Hot Summer Nights have increased the number of events this year. The free car show held on the Bagnell Dam Strip on select Friday nights throughout the summer is extended the season by adding a spring and fall event.

A “Spring Fling Exotic Car Cruise In” will be held on April 17 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and a “Autumn Day Cruise In” on October 16 wil be from 11-4 p.m. Both events are held on a Saturday.

During the Summer, Hot Summer Nights will be held on the second Friday of the month from 5-10 p.m. Each event has a theme. They will be: May 14, Bagnell Dam 90th Birthday Bash; June 11, American Hot Rods & Blown Coupes; July 9, Muscle Cars - All American Speed; August 13, Missouri Bicentennial 200th Birthday - Best Dam Birthday Bash; September 10, Salute to Frontline Workers and First Responders. Anyone is welcome to park their car, truck or motorcycle along the Bagnell Dam Strip. Spectators are welcome to walk the Strip to take a look at many makes and models of vehicles. The event is free to everyone.

For more information, go to Hot Summer Nights on Facebook.

Sponsors are needed to help put on the event. For questions, call Bob at 314-650-5767 or Mike at 573-280-4589.

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GOLF GUIDE Bear Creek Valley Golf Club 910 Hwy. 42, Kaiser 573-302-1000 www.bearcreekvalley.com

Lake Valley Golf Club 367 C.C. Blair Dr., Camdenton 573-346-7218 www.lakevalleygolf.com

The Cove at the Lodge of Four Seasons 315 Four Seasons Dr., Lake Ozark 573-365-8532 www.4seasonsresort.com

The Oaks at Margaritaville Lake Resort 1524 State Road KK, Osage Beach 573-348-8522 www.tan-tar-a.com

Golf Club at Deer Chase 770 Deer Path Dr., Linn Creek 573-346-6117 www.deerchasegolf.com

Old Kinderhook 20 Eagle Ridge Rd., Camdenton 573-317-3573 www.oldkinderhook.com

Eldon Golf Club 35 Golf Course Rd., Eldon 573-392-4172 www.eldongolfclub.com

Osage National Golf Resort 400 Osage Hills Rd., Lake Ozark 573-365-1950 www.osagenational.com

Hidden Lakes (9-hole) 494 Tan-Tar-A Drive, Osage Beach 573-348-8490

The Ridge at the Lodge of Four Seasons 170 Seasons Ridge Rd., Lake Ozark 573-365-8544 www.4seasonsresort.com

Indian Rock Golf Club 100 Indian Lake Ave., Gravois Mills 573-372-3023 www.indianrockgolfclub.com

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Porto Cima (private club) 133 Club House Drive, Sunrise Beach 573-207-8700 www.portocima.com

Rolling Hills Country Club 13986 Country Club Rd., Versailles 573-378-5109 www.playrollinghills.com

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GOLF compiled by Charis Patires, cpatires@gmail.com

Lake area tournaments 2-Man Scramble

Lake Valley Golf Club will host a Spring 2-Man Scramble Invitational April 17 & 18. Entry fee is $380 per team and includes 36 holes of golf with cart, skins event on both days, pari-mutuel on Sunday, closest to the hole prizes on Saturday. A practice round can be booked during tournament week.

Call 573-346-7218 or go to www.lakevalleygolf.com for more information.

Cocktails & Caddies

The Lake Area Chamber of Commerce hosts the Cocktails & Caddies Golf Tournament on April 16 at The Gulf Club at Deer Chase. This is a ladies 3-person scramble where the team will bid on a fourth player/caddie and a prize package on the day of the tournament. Fee includes lunch from Baxter’s, 18 holes of golf, riding cart, practice range balls and two mimosas per player. Early registration, before April 1 is $50 per player, or $60 after. There will be six winning teams per flight. Proxy prizes at all 18 holes.

For more information, go to www.lakeareachamber. com or call 573-964-1010.

Spring Fling

The Oaks at Margaritaville Lake Resort will host a two-man scramble tournament April 24 and 25. A practice round will be held on Friday. Cost is $300/team plus a $25 cart fee. The tournament will be flighted after the first round.

Entry deadline is April 20. Call 573-348-8255 for more information.

Clown Golf Classic

Osage National Golf Resort hosts the annual auction and golf tournament to benefit the Dream Factory on April 24 and 25. A silent and live auction, complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be held April 24 with the golf tournament kicking off at 10 a.m. the following day.

Cost is $175 per player or $525 for a three-person team.

To register or for more information, call 573-216-1233 or email susan@krantzproperties.com.

Rotary Tournament

The annual Greg Gagnon Memorial Golf Tournament will be held May 7 at The Oaks at Margaritaville Lake Resort.

Sponsored by the Lake Ozark Rotary Club, cost is $150/golfer and includes a $50 gift card to the Oaks Pro Shop, green fees, box lunch and two drink tickets. Registration, complimentary April 2-15, 2021

range balls, putting contest and raffle is from 10-11 a.m. with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The 19th hole happy hour and awards will be from 4-5 p.m.

Register by calling Clayton at 573-302-4291 or email ebentzen@centralinvestment.net.

Parrot Head Open

The annual tournament will be held August 28 & 29 at The Oaks at Margaritaville Lake Resort. Cost is $350/team plus a $25 cart fee. A practice round will be held Friday with a 1:30 p.m. shotgun.

Entry deadline is August 24. Call 573-348-8255 for more information.

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FISHING

by John Neporadny, jnoutdoors@charter.net

Where the fish are: Best places to fish

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he lake level was 656.0; generation of 30,000 cubic feet per second (CFS) increasing to 40,000 CFS throughout the week for a level of 657.8 by the weekend. Surface temperature at Bagnell Dam was 50 degrees. Truman Lake was at 722.4 level.

To Note: The Lower Osage is from the dam to the 22-mile mark; Mid-Lake is from the 22- to 38-mile mark, the Upper Osage is from the 38-mile mark to the Route 65 Bridge.

Tournament Results

Jim and Denise Dill won the Bass World Sports Championship last Thursday and Friday with a two-day total of nine bass weighing 35.41 pounds.

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Cafe Hours: Daily 7 a.m.–9 p.m.

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FISHING Bagnell Dam spillway/Osage River

Water clarity: Stained. Paddlefish: Snagging is good.

Lower Osage

Water clarity: Stained. Black bass: Fair on suspending jerkbaits along gravel secondary points and pockets. Crappie: Fair on bobber and jig setups and jerkbaits for suspended fish along secondary points.

Gravois

Water clarity: Clear on the main lake and murky in the backs of creeks. Black bass: Fair suspending jerkbaits along gravel flats. Crappie: Good shooting jigs under docks along secondary points.

Mid-Lake

Water clarity: Murky. Black bass: Fair on crankbaits and jigs along rock transition banks. Crappie: Fair on minnows along dock floats 2 to 4 feet deep over water 8 to 12 feet deep inside main lake points.

Grand Glaize

Water clarity: Murky. Black bass: Fair on crankbaits and jerkbaits along rocky banks inside main lake points. Crappie: Good on jigs or jig and bobber rigs 1 to 4 feet deep around brush in coves.

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Niangua

Water clarity: Murky to muddy. Fishing is slow.

Upper Osage

Water clarity: Muddy. Black bass: Excellent on crawfish crankbaits and bladed jigs along creek channel bluffs and secondary points. Crappie: Good on jigs and minnows 8 feet deep at the ends of docks.

Truman Dam spillway

Water clarity: Muddy. Crappie: Good on jigs. White bass and hybrids: Good on jigs. Walleye: Good on jigs.

Sources Guide Alfred Chapman (573-465-3810), www.lakeozarkfishingguideservice.com; Big Ed’s Guide Service (573692-6710) www.bigedsguideservice.com; Guide Jack Uxa (573-434-2570) www.lakeoftheozarksfishingguide.com; Guide John Blankenbeker (573-280-1455); Guide Terry Blankenship (573-480-2835); Guide Jim Dill (573-204-9005) www.jamesdillguideservice.com; Fitz Fishing (573-6939299); Bryants Osage Outdoors (573-374-2278); Casey Scanlon (913-449-3176) and Ferg’s Bait & Tackle (660-4387413). Tournament Results—Thanks to www.bassingbob. com.

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FEATURE STORY The 70th annual Dogwood Festival returns to Camdenton to a different location this year. The theme is “Dogwood Through the Decades.”

For updates and more information, go to the Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce on Facebook.

Dogwood Festival

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Thursday, April 15 5-10 p.m. Carnival, Ozarks Amphitheater $20 wrist band from 5-9 p.m.

Friday Evening, April 16 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Our Savior Lutheran Church Garage Sale, 442 E. Hwy. 54 7 a.m.-6 p.m. St. Anthony’s Church Garage Sale, 1874 N. Bus. Hwy. 5 4-10 p.m. Carnival, Ozarks Amphitheater ($20 wrist band from 5-9 p.m.)

5:30 p.m. Dinner theater, Camden County Museum. Melodrama at 7 p.m.

5-10 p.m. Food and craft booths, Ozarks Amphitheater 5:30-6:30 p.m. Relevé Dance performs at Ozarks Amphitheater 7 -9 p.m. Kingpin performs at Ozarks Amphitheater Saturday, April 17 7:30 a.m. 5K Fun Run, Camdenton City Park 7 a.m.-2 p.m. St. Anthony’s Church Garage Sale, 1874 North Hwy. 5 8 a.m.-noon Our Savior Lutheran Church Garage Sale, 442 E. Hwy. 54 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Food and crafts, Ozarks Amphitheater 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Carnival, Ozarks Amphitheater ($20 wrist band from 5-9 p.m.)

10 a.m. Dogwood Parade, starts at Camdenton City Park 12-4 p.m. Worship Under The Dogwoods, Community Christian Church Outdoor Chapel, N. Bus. 5 12-3:30 p.m. Young Eagles Flights, Camdenton Airport, S. Hwy. 5 1-2 p.m. Baby Contest, Ozarks Amphitheater 2-3 p.m. Mitch Shields and Melani Biggers, Ozarks Amphitheater 3:30-4:30 p.m. Don Joy & Melanie Lynn Country Duet, Ozarks Amphitheater 4:30-5:30 p.m. Dog contest, Ozarks Amphitheater 6-7 p.m. Astro Katz, Ozarks Amphitheater 5:30 p.m. Dinner Theater, Camden County Museum. Melodrama at 7 p.m.

For more information, call Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce at 573-346-2227. www.camdentonchamber.com April 2-15, 2021

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DRINK & DINE Story by Vicki Wood | Photography by Alan Wohlgemut

Homemade, locally-sourced food

Couture Cafe and Catering

Open Daily 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

1379 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Lake Ozark 573-434-9497

H

idden in Luby’s Plaza behind WokN-Roll in Lake Ozark, a small business proving to be a powerhouse has popped up, opening at the end of the busy season last year. Couture Cafe and Catering is owned by Amanda Ann Pratt, but she is no stranger to serving clean, wholesome food to the Lake community.

Pratt is a fashionista, and so is her food, thus the naming of Couture Cafe. She crafts delicious homemade food, but her cuisine is always aesthetically pleasing too.

The COVID pandemic did not slow her down.

“It hasn’t affected me, we are killing it on breakfast with many dine-in customers,” Pratt said. “Of course, I am worried about it just like everyone else.” In fact, her dine-in business is far outweighing her carryout customers, another service she offers.

“My sister and mom have celiac disease, that’s why I do what I do,” she explains about her healthy menu. She offers perhaps the widest array in the Lake area of gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan choices. Fresh-made butternut squash soup and crunchy asian salads are a few examples of what 26 VACATION NEWS

Couture Cafe runs on their daily lunch specials. Today she served a delicious, fresh veggie loaded goulash with spicy sausage and pasta. It was the perfect bowl of comfort for a chilly day.

Pratt stays busy with catering through the holidays, but last summer was perhaps her biggest catering season with pulling off gigs for top-name entertainment appearing in the Lake area. Her last food service presentation was for Granger Smith aka Earl Dibbles Jr. She also provided craft service or catering whole meals to the likes of Sublime, Billy Ray Cyrus, David Lee Murphy, and Casey Donohue. Her first catering job was for Little River Band in 2017 when they performed at Casa de Loco. Pratt worked as an event coordinator at Shawnee Bluff Winery before starting the catering venture.

“I love entertaining, and have traveled and trained in cooking in Greece, Spain, and the Dominican Republic,” she said. Last summer season, Couture Cafe catered for 12 April 2-15, 2021

DRINK & DINE nationally touring acts at the Lake. When asked if the task is challenging, with infamous food requests that celebrities are known for, Pratt said all were very easy to work with.

“I give them a variety of choices, and they seem to like that. One group asked for individual food orders and that was a little difficult. Billy Ray Cyrus and the band loved my food so much that they took the rest with them on the bus. The artists like that I will cook them a meal, not just craft service, they don’t get that a lot,” she explained.

Couture Catering is also experienced in providing local high-profile clients with refreshments for their events. A unique service that she offers is on-boat catering or chef service, depending on the kitchen set up. A small galley with at least refrigeration and a cooktop is necessary, but she easily adapts. Sandwiches, and finger and cold foods, and breakfast burritos are easier and can be prepared in the cafe kitchen and then served aboard. When she cooks on board in their galley, she offers the owners a choice of options. Pratt provided onboard chef service for a large crowd at this year’s Shootout event. Chef services will run you a bit more than catering, but the luxury of having the kitchen maintained by someone else would be well worth it.

She also provides private chef services for those who wish to dine at home, often cooking for nightly rentals. “I provided home chef services for a group of 15 for three days last year in their Lake rental,” Pratt shares. With her own lineup of equipment, she doesn’t need for much when arriving. The crew includes her niece, who is entering culinary school, and is rounded out by Amanda’s 10-year-old son who helps in the family business.

The Couture Cafe stays busy in its own right. Offering all-day breakfast seven days a week and lunch, the cafe menu has fun names for choices such as Who You Siding With on the sides menu and No Soup For You for soup varieties.

Pratt sources products for breakfast locally from Tom’s Slaughterhouse Meats in Montreal and The Butcher Shop in Camdenton.

What sets Couture Catering and Cafe apart is Pratt remains adamant about making everything fresh, in house, and sourcing ingredients as locally as possible. Renegade Farms, a micro-farm located just outside of Osage Beach, is one provider that she looks to for incredible and unusual farm-to-fork produce. She also patronizes Wood’s Supermarket for her ingredients rather than ordering from a food service.

What is Pratt’s favorite thing and least liked to cook? “Sauces and whole chickens are my favorite,” she answers. All of her dressings, compound butters, and sauces are made in-house from scratch. “My least favorite is appetizers because of the tedious detail, but I love the end result,” she said. Her house-made dressings and sauces are something that customers routinely rave about, and fresh herbal additions such as the compound rosemary herb butter in the scrambled eggs showcase the knowledge of her chef skills.

Catering services vary from weddings, dock parties, and boat excursions, to family gatherings, holiday dinners or party food, and gourmet meals, including three or four course chef dinners.

She hosts private pairing dinners that book up fast and are served at the cafe presented in an intimate setting with the chef and her guests. The pairing dinners usually seat five couples at the Couture Cafe’s great table, with staff serving while Chef Pratt cooks in a nearby open kitchen before presenting each course. Most recently, she presented tastes of the Caribbean in a tasting dinner, sharing her influences and ingredients gained while touring the Dominican Republic recently. She served Caribbean shrimp and red snapper, fried plantains, authentic Caribbean coffee, and hand-rolled cigars, while music of the islands played softly in the background.

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DINING GUIDE AMERICAN/FAMILY STYLE 4 Seasons Cafe/JJ Lafata’s 4312 Horseshoe Bend Pkwy.

Lake Ozark; 365-6989 5 Diner (The) 400 Hwy. 5 Gravois Mills; 836-3681 Applebee’s 4040 Highway 54 Osage Beach; 348-9595 applebees.com

Camdenton; 873-2222 firestationbarandgrill.com Golden Corral 3734 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-9156 goldencorral.com Greenside Bar & Grill at Lake Valley Country Club 367 C.C. Blair Dr. Camdenton; 346-7213 lakevalleygolf.com

High Noon Pub and Grill 1289 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 365-9960 highnoonpubandgrill.com

Stuffed Family-Style Restaurant at the Regalia Hotel and Conference Center 250 Racquet Club Rd. Lake Ozark; 723-3000 theregaliahotel.com Taboo Ice Cream and Deli 200 N. Main Laurie; 207-5202 Tonka Hills Restaurant 2598 US-54 Linn Creek; 873-2140 Facebook.com/TonkaHillsOzarks

On the Rise Bakery & Bistro 5439 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-4224 ontherisebakery.com Pancake House 5980 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-6400

HQ Pub & Grill 66 North Shore Dr. Lake Ozark; 365-1600

Tuckers Shuckers Oysters & Tap 1339 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Lake Ozark; 365-9769 tuckersshuckers.com

Hy-Vee Market Grill 929 Hwy. D Osage Beach; 302-7977 hy-vee.com

Val’s Country Cookin’ and Sassy Servers 601 N. Main St. Laurie; 374-0922

Shutters at the Lodge of Four Seasons 315 Four Seasons Dr. Lake Ozark; 365-3000

Blondies Burger Bar 1255 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-1255 blondieslakeozark.com

J.D. Waddles at the Inn at Grand Glaize 5142 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-4731 innatgrandglaize.com

Wacky Knacky Diner 4540 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-1900 wackyknackydiner.com

Stewart’s Restaurant 1151 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 365-2400

Buffalo Wild Wings 200 Kestrel Ln. Lake Ozark; 693-1060 buffalowildwings.com

JJ Twig’s 1815 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 365-9911 jjtwigs.com

Chili’s Grill & Bar 3820 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-1116 chilis.com

Jones Outpost 6409 Hwy. 7 Montreal; 346-9866

Bagnell Dam Coney Island & Pizza/Sugar Shack 1508 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-1617 Bee’s Knees 106 W. Jasper St. Versailles; 539-2525 beeskneesalehouse.wordpress. com

Chuckwagon Cafe 888 N. Business Rt. 5 Camdenton; 346-5050 chuckwagoncafemo.com Clubhouse Pub and Restaurant (The) at Indian Rock Golf Club 100 Indian Lake Ave. Laurie; 372-3023 indianrockgolfclub.com Coco’s Bistro 5837 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-0300 Eagle View Grille & Bar at Osage National 400 Osage Hills Rd. Lake Ozark; 365-1950 osagenational.com Fred & Patty’s Trails End 107 Hwy. O Laurie; 374-0228 Fire Station Bar & Grill 146 Illinois St.

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Outback Steakhouse 3930 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-4670 outback.com Panera Bread 4840 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-0024 panerabread.com Pioneer Restaurant 801 W. Newton St. Versailles; 378-5886 RJ’s Family Restaurant 275 W. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-6133 Royal Catch Bar & Grill at the Regalia Hotel & Conference Center 250 Racquet Club Rd. Lake Ozark; 723-3000 theregaliahotel.com Smith Brothers Diner 1371C Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-1732

BREAKFAST

Rusty Rooster Cafe (The) 3247 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-1778

98 E. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 873-2900

CAJUN Brick House

1333 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 573-693-9775 brickhousecajun.com Shrimp Daddy’s 16218 N. Hwy. 5 Sunrise Beach; 374-7800

BEAR CREEK VALLEY GOLF CLUB 910 MO-42 Osage Beach; 573-302-1000 bearcreekvalley.com Our cozy restaurant and Lounge offers a variety of menu choices for breakfast and lunch. Great food and service!

Dine In, Curbside or Carryout.

Cozy Café (The) 1018 Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 348-3324 Hook Cafe (The) at Old Kinderhook 58 Club Pl. #2 Camdenton; 317-3573 www.oldkinderhook.com/hookcafe J & K Cafe 310 N. Main St. Laurie; 207-0331

ETHNIC Arris’ Pizza 3924 Jr. Prewitt Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-2288 arrispizzaonline.com China Town Chinese Restaurant 465 W. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-4962 Touch of Asia 3715 Osage Beach Pkwy., Suite 1 Osage Beach; 302-7733 touchofasiaosagebeach.com Wok-N-Roll 1359 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 365-2090 woknroll1359.com Zen Asian Restaurant 5203 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-0088

April 2-15, 2021

Casual Italian dining in a family friendly atmosphere.

Serving the Lake for over 30 years, Li’l Rizzo’s is famous for Pizza, Pasta Salads and Sandwiches.

BOTH NS LOCATIO KE O NOW SM !

FREE

Our pizza is the best possible because we make our dough fresh everyday, and use only the freshest hand-cut vegetables and highest quality meats and cheeses available.

Visit lilrizzos.com to order your carryout online or download our app!

$5.95 All-Inclusive Kids Meals

Enjoy a Stunning Lake View from our Horseshoe Bend Location!

2 Convenient Locations: Horseshoe Bend Parkway

Lake Ozark • (573) 365-3003 West Entrance of Osage Beach Premium Outlets

Osage Beach • (573) 302-1500 Open Daily at 11:00 am Call for Catering: (573) 348-3600 April 2-15, 2021

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DINING GUIDE

N THURS - SU @ 11AM

17.5 MM

ITALIAN

OPEN @11AM

Domenico’s Italian Restaurant 4737 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-5335 domenicoslakeozark.com

Taqueria La Tapatia 5838 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-1161

Li’L Rizzo’s 2196 Horseshoe Bend Pkwy.

Lake Ozark; 365-3003

Tres Hombres 8779 N. Highway 5 Camdenton; 873-5822 cantinatreshombres.com

929 Premium Outlets Dr. Osage Beach; 302-1500 lilrizzos.com

Vera Cruz 309 MO-5 Versailles; 378-5757

Shell’s Pasta Emporium 3924 Jr. Prewitt Pkwy., Suite C Osage Beach; 693-9171 shellspastaemporium.net

Vista Grande Mexican Restaurant 4579 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-1231 vistagrandemexicanrestaurant. com

MEXICAN El Caporal 323 Hwy. 54, Suite 101 Camdenton; 317-1500 El Charco Azul 4204 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Lake Ozark; 552-8180 El Diez Mexican 1333 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-9859

Home of the Lake’s Favorite Colossal Crab Rangoon & Famous Fried Potato Salad

SPECIALS Sunday Funday Raw Deal Thursdays

BackwaterJacks.com

4341 Beach Drive, Southbound on Osage Beach Parkway from Hwy 42 exit to Beach Drive

573-348-6639

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Sunrise Beach; 374-8185 sunrisecantina.net

FINE DINING 1932 Reserve

1202 Procter Dr. Osage Beach; 693-9197 www.1932reserve.com Baxter’s Lakeside Grille 2124 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 365-2669 baxterslakesidegrille.com

El Espolon 410 W. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-9942

El Patron

126 Illinois St. SW Camdenton; 873-2876 MaMa CiTa’s Mexican Cantina 939 Chef Street Osage Beach; 693-9946 Mexicali Blues Cantina 6605 Highway 54 Osage Beach; 302-0419 mexblues.com Pablito’s Taqueria 5896 Osage Beach Pkwy. #1 Osage Beach; 552-8450 Sergio’s Taqueria 4824 Osage Beach Pkwy. #4 Osage Beach; 302-7337 2107 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Ste. 101103 Lake Ozark; 693-1771 Si Señor 901-999 S. Aurora St. Eldon; 557-8005 Sunrise Cantina 264 Sunset Hills Dr.

BENTLEY’S RESTAURANT & PUB 3100 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Lake Ozark; 573-365-5301 bentleysrestaurantmo.com Steaks, seafood and prime rib Entrees starting at $15.95. Quality food, a full bar and great customer service. Patio open weather permitting.

HK’s Steakhouse 315 Four Seasons Dr. Lake Ozark; 365-3000 4seasonsresort.com JB Hook’s 2260 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 365-3255 jbhooks.com Jeffrey’s Prime Rib & Lobster House 1252 Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 348-DINE

April 2-15, 2021

DINING GUIDE JJ’s at the Copper Pot 630 N. Main St. Laurie; 374-8077 jjsatthecopperpot.com Michael’s Steak Chalet 1440 Swiss Village Rd. Osage Beach; 348-3611 steakchalet.com Trophy Room in Old Kinderhook 56 Club Place Camdenton; 317-3560 oldkinderhook.com Windrose Marker 26 at Margaritaville Resort 26 MM of the Lake 494 Tan Tar A Dr. Osage Beach; 348-8619 MargaritavilleResortLakeoftheOzarks.com

BARBECUE 10-42 Bar and Que

432 Valley Rd. Gravois Mills; 372-5141 Bandana’s Bar-B-Q 4315 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-4500 bandanasbbq.com Barn-B-Que Smokehouse 14 Ravenwood Dr. Lake Ozark; 693-9959 thebarnbque.com

Casagrotto Pizza

1312 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 964-5224 casablancalakeozark.com 1097 Bagnell Dam Blvd, Lake Ozark; 573-693-9954 damgoodslicepizza.com Louie’s Pizza 1175 N. Business Rt. 5 Camdenton; 873-2882 PaPPo’s Pizzeria & Pub 4705 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-1092 pappospizzeria.com Pepperoni Bill’s 35 Camden Ct. Camdenton; 873-2365 pepperonibills.com Imo’s Pizza 4344 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-8300 Tony G’s Pizzeria 14160 Twin Bays Rd. Gravois Mills; 372-3600

RESTAURANTS & BARS Barstool Mountain Saloon 1104 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-1887

HalfSauced Barbeque 4185 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-3200 halfsauced.com

Casablanca 1312 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 964-5224 casablancalakeozark.com

Wobbly Boots Roadhouse 4705 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-2277 wobblybootsbbq.com

Chances ‘R’ 310 S. Main St. Laurie; 374-8770

PIZZA 108 Cecil St. Camdenton; 346-8300 addyspizza.com Al’s Chevy’s Pizza & Pub 5151 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-0027 lakeozarkpizza.com Alley Cats Pizza & Pub 1263 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 964-5559

April 2-15, 2021

DAILY @ 11AM

Dam Good Slice Pizza

Cannon Smoked Saloon 23 Spring Cove Rd. Sunrise Beach; 374-2600 cannonsmokedatthelake.com

Addy’s Pizza

NOW OPEN

Big Ry’s Pizzeria 27574 Hwy. Y Rocky Mount; 392-5271

Voted #1 Waterfront Restaurant

by Powerboat Magazine

Construction Site Bar & Grill 473 Highway W Eldon; 557-2101 The Fish & Co. Out of Water 1165 North Business Hwy. 5 Camdenton; 317-9565 thefishcooutofwater.com Foxxy Roxy Sports Bar at the Regalia Hotel and Conference Center 250 Racquet Club Rd. Lake Ozark; 723-3000 theregaliahotel.com

19 MM THE FIRST EXIT WEST OF

THE GRAND GLAIZE BRIDGE 1232 Jeffries Rd, Osage Beach

573-348-9797 www.DogDays.ws

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Lake of the Ozarks’

Craft BBQ Smokehouse

New! enjoy Table service a n d h av e a dr i n k at ou r

full-service Bar! Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6 and all day Sunday,

BOGO Appetizers, half off AB, Miller products, well and wine.

our Pi t M a ste r S mok e s F r es h M e at Da i ly !

Brisket, pulled pork, turkey, baby back ribs and jalapeño cheddar sausage!

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Our hand-hewn, white oak barn frame was originally built in the 1850s in the Ohio wilderness.

Try Grandma Jayne’s made-from-scratch

sides & desserts!

Visit www.thebarnbque.com

Click on the Order Online button for Convenient Carryout or Call 573-693-9959 for Carryout and Catering.

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Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Daily

April 2-15, 2021

DINING GUIDE Fuzzy’s Bar & Grill Corner of Highways W & Y Eldon; 392-5521 Hurricane Dolly’s 258 Trail End Rd. Sunrise Beach; 374-2895 JB’s Gin Joint 1493 Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 348-2227 Lucy’s at the Lake 1311 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-1711 Marty Byrde’s 1286 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 240-2274 Neighbor’s Landing 2935 State Rd. TT Sunrise Beach; 374-5001 Oh Tommy’s Irish Pub 6285 N. State Hwy. 7 Roach; 347-3133 The Office Neighborhood Pub 4460 Horseshoe Bend Pkwy.

Lake Ozark; 693-1555 Scuttlebutt Bar & Grill 91 East Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-4994 S.N.A.F.U. 1275 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-1693 Tirebiters Peanut Pub 4704 Jayhawk St. Osage Beach; 348-1177 Viking Post 306 2097 State Rd Y Linn Creek; 317-1109 Whiskers 944 West Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-6100 Whittle’s Pub & Grub 108 S. Maple St. Eldon; 392-5900 Wicked Willie’s Sports Grill 5384 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-1777 wickedwilliessportsgrill.com Willowes 2010 State Rd. A Montreal; 346-6197 Woody’s Tavern 5834 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-0545

April 2-15, 2021

WATERFRONT Backwater Jacks 18 MM of the Main Channel 4341 Beach Dr. Osage Beach; 348-6639 backwaterjacks.com Bear Bottom Resort 38 MM of the Main Channel Lake Road 5-36 Sunrise Beach; 374-6905 bearbottomresort.com

Ca

nt n ti a r na and Restau

Boathouse Lakeside Bar & Grill 3 MM of the Main Channel 107 Village Marina Rd./W-20 Eldon; 552-9496 Bobber’s Restaurant & Lounge at Alhonna Resort 8 MM of the Main Channel 677 Outer Drive Lake Ozark; 365-2634 thealhonnaresort.com Bulldog’s Beach House 33 MM of the Main Channel 121 Teton Ln. Camdenton; 873-3311 bulldogsbeachhouse.com

Fresh Homemade Mexican Food!

Cabana Jones’ Lakeside Bar 4MM of the Gravois Arm 29475 Mill Creek Marina Rd. Gravois Mills; 372-5433 cabanajoneslakesidebar.com Captain Ron’s Bar & Grill 34.5 MM of the Main Channel 82 Aloha Ln. Sunrise Beach; 374-5852 captainronsatthelake.com

Home of the Lake’s Favorite Shrimp Fajitas

SCREEN TV’S

Chesnie’s Cafe 32 MM of the Main Channel 524 Recreation Row Camdenton; 873-9099 Coconuts Caribbean Beach Bar & Grill 7 MM of the Gravois Arm 15208 Red Hollow Rd. Gravois Mills; 372-6500 coconutsatthelake.com Docknockers 4 MM of the Main Channel 245 Wheelhouse Ct. Lake Ozark; 552-8039 www.docknockers.com Dog Days Bar & Grill 19 MM of the Main Channel 1232 Jeffries Rd. Osage Beach; 348-9797 dogdays.ws

5 FLAT

Check out our Dreamsicle Margaritas Mexicali Salsa available for purchase at the Cantina!

OPEN Tues-Thur 4pm-9pm.

Fri & Sat 4pm-10pm 1 mile west of KK • Hwy. 54, Osage Beach 302-0419 • www.MexBlues.com VACATION NEWS 33

DINING GUIDE Fat Polly’s Pub at the Lodge at Port Arrowhead 16.5 MM of the Main Channel 3080 Bagell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-9988 Fish & Company (The) 31 MM of the Main Channel 268 Wego Fish Ln. Camdenton; 873-0022 thefishandcompany.com Franky and Louie’s 10 MM of the Main Channel 1028 Deer Valley Rd. Sunrise Beach; 374-5750 frankyandlouies.com H. Toad’s Bar and Grill at Camden on the Lake 7 MM of the Lake 2359 Bittersweet Rd. Lake Ozark; 365-5500 camdenonthelake.com Halfway Inn 47 MM of the Main Channel Lake Road 135-3 (1038 Cup Tree Rd.) Gravois Mills; 374-1919 halfway-inn.com

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High Tide

21 MM of the Main Channel 1675 Yacht Club Dr. Osage Beach; 693-1525 hightidepool.com JB’s Boathouse Grill at Margaritaville Resort 26 MM of the Lake 494 Tan Tar A Drive Osage Beach; 348-8619 MargaritavilleResortLakeoftheOzarks.com Jolly Roger’s Grub & Grog/ Kraken Shack Seafood and Oyster Bar 4.5 MM of the Gravois Arm 28443 Polk Dr. Rocky Mount; 392-0700 grubngrog.com Lake House 13 13 MM of the Main Channel 98 Oasis Cir. Sunrise Beach; 372-8339 lakehouse13.com LakeSide Cafe at Ozark Yacht Club 1 MM of the Main Channel 500 Yacht Club Landing Dr. Lake Ozark; 552-8401 ozarkyachtclub.com

Landshark Bar & Grill at Margaritaville Resort 26 MM of the Lake 494 Tan Tar A Drive Osage Beach; 348-8593 MargaritavilleResortLakeoftheOzarks.com Larry’s on the Lake 31 MM of the Main Channel 364 Galley Rd. Camdenton; 873-5227 larrysonthelake.com Lazy Gator’s 7 MM of the Main Channel 132 Sweet William Rd. Lake Ozark; 365-6464 lazygators.com Miller’s Landing 28.5 MM of the Main Channel 1431 Runabout Dr. Osage Beach; 348-5268 themillerslanding.com Nauti Cantina Mexican Restaurant & Lakeside Pool 5.5 MM of the Gravois Arm 16319 P Road Gravois Mills; 372-6112 www.facebook.com/letsgetnauti

NautiFish Rum Bar 3 MM of the Niangua Arm 1022 Nautica Rd. Camdenton; 286-2226 thenautifish.com Papa Chubby’s Food & Booze 26 MM of the Main Channel 820 Serene Valley Dr. Sunrise Beach; 374-8000 papachubbys.com Paradise Tropical Restaurant & Bar 24 MM of the Main Channel 430 Tropical Trail Dr. Sunrise Beach; 374-4777 paradisetropicalrestaurant.com Red Fox Bar & Grill 50 MM of the Main Channel 1433 Red Fox Rd. Climax Springs; 345-4596 redfox50.com RedHead Lakeside Grill 21MM of the Main Channel 1700 Yacht Club Dr. Osage Beach; 693-1525 redheadyachtclub.com Shady Gator’s 7 MM of the Main Channel 132 Sweet William Rd.

April 2-15, 2021

DINING GUIDE Lake Ozark; 365-6464 shadygators.com

Eldon; 280-6430 brewbrotherscoffee.net

Sharkbite Bar & Grill at Runaway II 45 MM of the Main Channel 267 Runaway Dr. Climax Springs, 345-4590 runawayresort.com

Celebration Cruises 0 MM of the Main Channel 1006 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 480-3212 cruiselakeoftheozarks.com

Shorty Pants Lounge 21 MM of the Main Channel 1680 Autumn Ln. Osage Beach; 302-1745 shortypantslounge.com Skippers Bar and Grill 59.5 MM of the Main Channel 33880 Ivy Bend Rd. Stover; 372-9903 T’s Fish Tales 6.5 MM of the Gravois Arm 27485 Cross Lane Barnett; 539-2176 Tap and Grill Lake Side Brew Haus 6.5 MM of the Main Channel 31959 Dunwandrin Rd. Gravois Mills; 207-0029 tapandgrillatthelake.com

WINERIES/BREW Golden Rock Winery 955 N. Business Rt. Hwy. 5 Camdenton; 317-9463 goldenrockwinery.com Ozark Distillery & Ozark Brewery 1684 Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 348-2449 ozarkdistillery.com Seven Springs Winery 846 Winery Hills Estates Linn Creek; 317-0100 sevenspringswinery.com Shawnee Bluff Vineyard 8 Tolwood Rd. Eldon; 365-1100 shawneebluffwinery.com Shawnee Bluff Winery 2430 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 365-9463 shawneebluffwinery.com

SPECIALTY Andy’s Frozen Custard 4820 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-0020 eatandys.com Brew Brothers Coffee 404 East 4th St.

April 2-15, 2021

It ’s Wicked Good

Coral Reef Seafood 5370 Osage Beach Parkway Osage Beach; 348-4000 coralreefseafood.net

Great Stone Coffee

1375 State Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 693-9273 greatstonecoffee.com Harmy’s Cheese Store & More 6378 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-1243 harmys.com

Higher Grounds Coffee House 498 W US 54 Camdenton; 873-2696 highergroundsloz.com

LOTO Lounge 5180 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-1404

MORE THAN 30 HD TV’S TO CATCH ALL THE BEST SPORTS ACTION!

Friday & Saturday Night Dinner Special

12 oz Prime Rib with Potato & Vegetable $19.99

Randy’s Frozen Custard 4681 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-0711 randysfrozencustard.com

Sailor’s Brew

4681 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-1225 Sip Coffee House 932 U.S. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 317-1900 Shady Gables Tea Room 300 E. Newton St. Versailles; 378-2740 shadygables.com

LOZ Golf League Tuesday Nights

SQeZ Juice & Health 3869 Osage Beach Pkwy. N. Osage Beach; 552-8790 sqezjuicehealth.com Yankee Peddlers Tea Room 1011 Main St. Osage Beach; 348-5045 yankeepeddlerstearoom.com

How to submit To have your restaurant included in the listing, send restaurant name, address, phone number, website and your contact information to cpatires@gmail.com

Welcome to the LOZ GOLF LOUNGE! Experience the best virtual golf with the best Trackman technology available. Enjoy world class golf courses right here at the Lake of the Ozarks

573.693.1777

5384 Osage Beach Pkwy., Osage Beach

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EVENT ADVANCE

Walk returns this fall

T

he Alzheimer’s Association is moving forward with plans to host the Lake of the Ozarks Area Walk to End Alzheimer’s® in person on Saturday, September 25th. The health and safety of all participants remains the top priority as decisions are being made in all Walk markets regarding event details. In addition to planning the in-person event, the Alzheimer’s Association will continue to offer options to participate in Walk to End Alzheimer’s online and in your neighborhood.

Families facing Alzheimer’s and all other dementia need assistance and guidance now more than ever, and with community support, the Alzheimer’s Association will continue to be there for them, in person and virtually.

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s was recently ranked as the second largest fundraising event in the country by total revenue. The Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum released its annual rankings of the top 30 national fundraising events by total revenue. Despite the changes to this event due to the pandemic, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s raised more than $67 million last year in more than 600 participating communities across the country. The money raised by Walk funds Alzheimer’s care, support and research programs.

To be part of this exciting event in 2021, register and receive the latest updates on a Walk to End Alzheimer’s in a community near you. Register at http://alz.org/walk.

Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association® mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk®; now the Alzheimer’s Association is continuing to lead the way with Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s.

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Facebook

Alzheimer’s Association® The Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Visit alz.org or call 800.272.3900.

April 2-15, 2021

MUSIC

Chorale to host concerts

OPEN DAILY @ 11AM

Greater Lake Area Chorale on Facebook

A

fter a year off because of the Covid-19 the Lake Area Chorale is back with a spring concert series in May. This year’s theme is “Americana,” and will include a presentation of songs that will bring back memories. Admission is free but a free-will offering will be taken.

For more information, go to Greater Lake Area Chorale on Facebook.

Concerts

May 2: Lake Ozark Christian Church, 2 p.m.

May 9: Kent Memorial Lutheran Church, 2 p.m.

May 10: Versailles United Methodist Church, 7 p.m.

May 16: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 2 p.m.

May 23: First Baptist Church of Eldon, 2 p.m.

Authentic Cajun Right at the Waters’ Edge KK to the end of Three Seasons Rd. • 21MM

573-302-1745

www.ShortyPantsLounge.com April 2-15, 2021

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LAKE

April

live

Friday, April 2

Tuesday, April 6

Casablanca, Cheryl Lynn, 7 p.m.

Franky & Louie’s, Whiskey Trio, 7-11 p.m.

Shawnee Bluff Winery, Al Jolly, 5-8 p.m.

Lucky’s, Cindy Lawhorn, 5-8 p.m.

Friday, April 9

Saturday, April 3

Casablanca, Steven Scott, 7 p.m.

Franky & Louie’s, Clay Hughes & Company, 7-11

Casablanca, Don Akers, 7 p.m.

Franky & Louie’s, Whiskey Trio, 7-11 p.m.

Shawnee Bluff Winery, Tim Gaines, 5-8 p.m.

p.m.

Sunday, April 4

Saturday, April 10

Shawnee Bluff Winery, Sax on the Beach, 2-5 p.m.

Off the Cliff, Cindy Lawhorn Shawnee Bluff Winery, Tim Gaines, 5-8 p.m.

Brick House, Donny Larsen, 8 p.m.

Franky & Louie’s, Clay Hughes & Company, 7-11

p.m.

Shawnee Bluff Winery, Me & Jim, 1-4 p.m.; Mick

Byrd, 5-8 p.m.

Sunday, April 11 Brick House, Zach Simpson, 1 p.m.

Captain Ron’s, DJ Kyle, 6-10 p.m.

Shawnee Bluff Winery, Lake Collective, 2-5 p.m.

Friday, April 16 Brick House, Christiana, 7 p.m.

Casablanca, Duoly Noted, 7 p.m.

Franky & Louie’s, I-70 Overdrive, 7-11 p.m.

Shawnee Bluff Winery, Mark and Sarah, 5-8 p.m.

get listed

Attention musicians, bands, bars and restaurants: Send us live entertainment schedules to be included in our live music listing. Event information must include name of venue, name of entertainer, time, date and contact information for verification. Send information to cpatires@gmail.com or call 573-3462132. The following list has been updated as of press time.

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April 2-15, 2021

mily Bring the Fa e’s to Miner Mik enter at Indoor Fun C zarks!

Lake of the O The Maze

Runaway Mine Train

the Chuck Wagon Ferris Wheel and more!

OPEN WEEKENDS ONLY

Saturdays 11am to 8pm & Sundays 11am to 5pm Good Friday 4/2/21 11am to 8pm, Saturday 4/3/21 CLOSED Easter 4/4/21for, you will If quality family11am funtois8pm, what you areSunday looking Go to minermikes.com for expanded holiday hours.

find it all under one roof at Miner Mike’s and Buster’s.

minermikes.com

573-348-2126 • 4515 Osage Beach Pkwy., Osage Beach, MO Across From Osage Beach Outlet Marketplace

Arcades

air hockey

Nascar Games HarleyDavidson Games

and

Busters garage

Route 66 Indoor Elevated roller coaster style electric go karting

HOME OF THE

SHOOTOUT! Live Music Daily Drink and Food Specials Beach

BUCCANEER BAY Scallywag’s RV Parks Vacation Rentals Beach Weddings

GREAT FOOD & GOOD TIMES!

ENTERTAINMENT Sunday, April 11 DJ Kyle • 6-10PM Sunday, April 18 DJ Kyle • 6-10PM

LE T’S JA M!

2021 EVENTS SUNDAY, APRIL 4TH Easter Brunch 9 am-1pm Easter Egg Hunt at Noon

SUNDAY, APRIL 11TH Sing Your Heart Out Competition Continues

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14TH Now Open Wednesday - Sunday

SUNDAY, APRIL 18 Sing Your Heart Out Competition Continues

Captain Ron’s is following all CDC sanitizing and distancing protocol for the protection of our valued customers and staff. Your health and safety is our main concern.

NOW OPEN FRIDAY THRU SUNDAY AT 11 A.M. Captain Ron’s Bar & Grill | Lk.Rd. 5-50 or 34.5 MM, Sunrise Beach, MO 573-374-5852 | www.CaptainRonsAtTheLake.com