Local Business Feature: Bosky Vegan Grill

At first glance, being a vegan or choosing to eat a plant-based diet in Springfield Missouri sounds like a difficult feat. Although it might be surprising, the vegan population in Springfield has grown exponentially in recent years, and the community has responded to this change. Plant-based eaters can now find a vegan option at many restaurants in Springfield, and grocery stores (even Walmart) are starting to accommodate vegans with fully plant-based sections in their stores. Amy Bennett is the owner of the recently opened vegan fast food joint, Bosky’s Vegan Grill. Bosky’s is now one of the very few restaurants in town that provides a fully vegan menu.

Culture, Feature, FoodSartorial MagazineJanuary 13, 2023vegan, vegangrill, Local business, plantbased

The Now of Springy Jeans

A local vintage clothing start-up collaboratively founded by Elijah Baig and Sam Fuson (@elijahbaig_ & @sam.fuson on Instagram), Springy Jeans has catapulted its way toward success. Specializing in curated vintage pieces, Springy drops new collections every weekend, with said drops happening digitally as well as in their retail space. Since last interviewing with the brand about two years ago, Springy Jeans as a brand has made its way into the hearts of those who love refined vintage pieces. Elijah and Sam, the co-founders have since moved to Los Angeles, now primarily doing pop-up shops around the iconic city, putting pieces up for sale on their website, as well as managing their flagship store, Springy on Walnut, here in downtown Springfield. Wanting to do an update to document their recent success, I reached out to Sam to ask a few questions.

Culture, FeatureSartorial MagazineJanuary 5, 2023resale, Springfield, vintage, popup

Fleur

One of my favorite ways to treat myself is to buy myself flowers. It’s a classically romantic gesture that seems to have been lost throughout the years, but flowers make a perfect gift for any occasion (even if the occasion is to celebrate yourself!). Luckily, Springfield’s local floral experts at Fleur Floral Studio offer customers a variety of blooms to suit every taste and brighten your day.

FeatureSartorial MagazineJuly 4, 2022fleur, floral, flowers, bouquets, Fleur Floral Studio, garden

Hakaar's Bazaar

Looking for a worthwhile stop here in Springfield? Check out Hakaar’s Bazaar at 217 W Commercial Street, a retro vintage shop specializing in rare furniture, home goods, and vintage clothing ranging from the 1950s to 1970s.

FeatureSartorial MagazineJune 21, 2022hakaar's bazaar, vintage, Home Decor, furniture, retro, clothing, 50s, 70s, 60s, 80s

Green House Coffee + Affogato Bar opens with goal to create an inclusive space

Downtown Springfield welcomes a new, bright and airy coffee shop, Green House Coffee + Affogato Bar. Located at 431 S. Jefferson Ave. Suite 172, Green House specializes in affogato. The Italian coffee-based dessert is made with a scoop of ice cream or gelato, topped with a pour of espresso or strong brewed coffee.

Cultivating Community: Springfield's Drag Scene

The first time I ever saw the Emmy award-winning show, “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” I knew I wanted to be a part of the culture. The glamour, humor, performing, and extravagance was so enticing I couldn’t resist the overwhelming need to be a drag queen. When season twelve of the show was airing, I saw a queen by the name of Crystal Methyd on the show, and she just so happened to be from Springfield, MO. I was planning on going to Missouri State University in Springfield the same year to pursue a higher education, so I knew that was my queue to get in the drag scene as soon as I could.

Culture, Feature, OpinionSartorial MagazineDecember 24, 2021Drag, Springfield, Local

The Tea on the New MRC: Missouri State’s Multicultural Resource Center carves out space for the queer community

This summer Missouri State University Multicultural Services quite literally broke down barriers while renovating a new multicultural student space. The Mary Jean Price Walls Multicultural Resource Center was named in honor of Ms. Mary Jean Price Walls, who received the first honorary undergraduate degree ever given by Missouri State University. In 1950, she was the school’s first African-American applicant, and was initially denied admission.

Culture, FeatureSartorial MagazineOctober 15, 2021MRC, Multicultural Resource Center, Campus life, LGBTQ+

Asian American Pacifc Islander Month Feature: Christina Nguyen

In a year where Asian American hate crimes were up 150%, students like Christina Nguyen, are here making sure the much-needed, tough conversations are happening at Missouri State. “Love yourself the way you love others.” This is the short but powerful mantra our student feature for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month, Christina, lives by.

Culture, FeatureSartorial MagazineJune 1, 2021Student feature, Culture

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