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It's National Noodle Month - Come Enjoy Pasta at Hook's!

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March is National Noodle Month and we can't think of a better place to celebrate than JB Hook's ! We have fresh and incredible pasta dishes with great seafood, chicken, and other fabulous flavors. Keep reading to check out our pasta dishes, information about different types of noodles, and some fun noodle facts! JB Hook's Pasta Menu Our pasta entrees are served with a choice of salad or soup. Salads  - Mayfair, Caesar, Greek, Gregory's salad or Classic BLT Wedge Salad.  Soups  - French Onion, Salmon Bisque or Soup Du Jour.  LUNCH Black 'N Bleu Filet of beef sirloin, blackened, sliced and served over fettuccine in a garlic cream sauce and topped with bleu cheese crumbles. Pasta Primavera Onions, peppers, mushrooms, and asparagus tossed in a classic rose sauce with herbs over fettuccine. DINNER Lobster Pasta Slipper lobster tails sautéed with Crimini mushrooms, asparagus, and fresh basil tossed with penne pasta in a garlic cream marinara. Fettuccine Alfredo Fettuccine...

It's Noodle Month! 𝓓𝓮𝓵𝓲𝓬𝓲𝓸𝓾𝓼!

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Noodles make for a delicious and satisfying meal! There is a reason pasta is considered a comfort food. At JB Hook's , we take our pasta very seriously and bring you only the best dishes for you and your loved ones to enjoy. Whether it's a traditional fettucine or a unique dish with lobster and asparagus, you can find something to fit your tastes perfectly at JB Hook's ! Keep reading to learn more about our pasta menu as well as different types of pasta in general and fun facts about noodles you may not know! JB Hook's Pasta Menu Our pasta entrees are served with a choice of salad or soup. Salads  - Mayfair, Caesar, Greek, Gregory's salad or Classic BLT Wedge Salad.  Soups  - French Onion, Salmon Bisque or Soup Du Jour.  Lobster Pasta Slipper lobster tails sautéed with Cremini mushrooms, asparagus & fresh basil tossed with penne pasta in a garlic cream marinara. Fettuccine Alfredo Fettuccine pasta tossed in a classic cream, butter, garlic & parmesan cheese s...

Cozy Up at JB Hook's with Tasty Comfort Foods

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With fall officially in full swing, we have had a lot of cloudy, rainy days in the past few weeks. If you're feeling glum about the weather, JB Hook's has the perfect thing to help perk you up! Come to the best restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks to indulge in some soul-warming comfort foods that our guests can't seem to get enough of. Keep reading to check it out and learn more! The Best Comfort Food - Pasta! Pasta is definitely a fan favorite. When you're looking for a comforting meal on a chilly dull day, pasta could be the perfect choice! Pasta's high carbohydrate content may mean it's not the healthiest selection, but it does mean that our brains will probably feel happier after eating it. The delicious flavors and heartiness of the dish make it a no-brainer for a gloomy week like this one. Find your favorite JB Hook's pasta dish below and come in to order your own ultimate comfort dish! JB Hook's Pasta  Dishes Fettuccine Alfredo Fettuccine pasta...

Comfort Foods for Rainy Days at the Lake

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On rainy gloomy days, all you want is a warm, comforting meal from JB Hook's . You're in luck! We have a great selection of soul-warming dishes perfect for a week full of rain and cloudy days. We are the best restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks , after all! Keep reading to learn more about our comfort foods and choose your favorite to order next time you're with us. Soup for Lunch A piping hot bowl of soup could be just the thing to push away the blues of a cold, rainy day. Soup is also a great option to have something comforting while still staying relatively healthy. Because of it's high liquid content, soup tends to be less calorie dense than other food choices.  Indulgent Soup at  JB Hook’s ! At JB Hook's, we have some of the most indulgent and decadent soups you've ever tried. Our lunch soups make a great pairing with a sandwich or salad to keep you full and satisfied for the rest of the day. All of our soups are also served with deliciou...

Happy National Noodle Month!

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It's National Noodle Month, and JB Hook's is excited to share some fun noodle knowledge and our delicious pasta menu. We are the best restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks and that absolutely includes our several amazing pasta dinners. Read on to learn more about pasta at JB Hook's and the fun different kinds of noodles you can try! Fun Noodle Facts Noodles are fun and a delicious base for several different types of cuisine. Check out some of these interesting facts about noodles... While they are relatively cheap now, in ages past, noodles were considered a luxury.  Slurping is actually considered polite in some countries like Japan! There is a National Pasta Association that created the celebration of National Noodle Month. Ramen seems like an American staple, but instant ramen was actually invented in Japan.  Noodles can be made from several different ingredients including wheat, rice, eggs, chickpeas, and even lentils. Popular Types of Noodles ...

Indulge in the Best Comfort Food at JB Hook's!

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Comfort foods are delicious dishes that somehow make us feel warm and happy like no other food can. JB Hook's has not only the best fine dining at the Lake of the Ozarks but also some of the best comfort food dishes. One of the most popular comfort foods seems to be pasta. Whether its the nostalgic spaghetti and meatballs or a fancy dish of carbonara, pasta is a filling, comforting favorite time and time again. Read on to learn more about the science of comfort foods and why JB Hook's is the best choice when you're looking for that comforting pick-me-up. Comfort Food Science There is actually some science behind why we crave "comfort foods" so much. Typically comfort foods are identified as items like baked goods, bread, pasta, potatoes, etc. These foods are higher in carbohydrates and fats, which are ingredients that can activate the reward system in our brains. In fact, the pleasing flavor of these foods can activate the portion of our brain that is a...

Pasta - The Perfect Dish for a Cold Night

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We are truly in the midst of winter weather. The cold temperatures outside make you yearn for hot, comforting foods to warm you up. A great big bowl of delicious pasta from our fine dining restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks is just the thing to do the trick!  A scrumptious bowl full of steaming hot pasta from JB Hook's covered in a savory sauce and accompanied by fresh, hearty ingredients such as mushrooms, asparagus, beef tips, and more is enough to make anyone feel all warm and cozy inside. Pasta is an incredible comfort food that really hits the spot. Did You Know... Anyone that has had the pleasure of dining on an irresistible plateful of our pasta already knows about the savory flavors and comforting feeling it provides. Here are a few fun facts that you may not already know about pasta.  One reason that eating pasta is so comforting is that it actually makes you feel happier when you eat it. This is because the carbohydrates it contains increase...