Joplin featured on Food Network’s “Best Bite in Town”

Joplin featured on Food Network's "Best Bite in Town"

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The best bite in Joplin

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Get ready to see Joplin shine on the national stage as several of our hometown restaurants get featured on the Food Network’s brand new show, “Best Bite in Town”! This is a huge win for our city, and here at Explore Joplin, we couldn’t be more inspired.

As you know, Joplin boasts a thriving culinary scene, and this episode will spotlight the hard work and dedication of our local entrepreneurs. From mouthwatering BBQ to fresh sushi creations, “Best Bite in Town” will showcase the diverse and delicious offerings that Joplin has to offer.

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Local favorites take the spotlight

The featured restaurants include some of our community’s favorites: Big R’s BBQ, Finn’s, Ghetto Tacos, Han The Sushi Man, Hungry Monkey, and Blackstone Gastropub. Each of these local spots brings its unique flavor and story to the table, and we can’t wait to see them take the national spotlight.

This national recognition is a testament to the passion and talent of our local chefs and restaurateurs. They’ve poured their hearts and souls into creating these culinary gems, and now they can share them with the entire country. It’s truly inspiring to see their hard work and perseverance pay off.

Photo credit: The Food Network

Be sure to watch the episode

Tune in on Friday, April 19th at 8 pm to catch “Best Bite in Town” and cheer on our Joplin restaurants! We have a feeling that these places will be super busy after everyone sees the delicious food they have to offer.

Let’s raise a fork (or spoon, or chopstick!) to our local food heroes! Here’s to putting Joplin on the map, one delicious bite at a time.

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