Iron Chef host Alton Brown says this Springfield restaurant has the best cashew chicken

Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 12:00 AM

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Food Network star Alton Brown visited Springfield as a part of his Alton Brown: LIVE! BEYOND THE EATS tour.

Brown has been on the road with his new culinary variety show filled with cooking, comedy, music, and fun science.

On Wednesday, December 7, the Good Eats star came to Juanita K Hammons Hall. During his stay in Springfield, residents suggested Brown try out one of Springfield’s culinary staples: Cashew Chicken.

This article was found published at ozarksfirst.com and is used in partnership with ozarksfirst.com.

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