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Springfield News-Leader
route66news.com
Longtime owner and operator of Dallas’ Dairyette restaurant in Quapaw dies
Dallas Gene Wall Sr., owner and operator of Dallas’ Dairyette in Quapaw, Oklahoma, for over 50 years, died on Oct. 13. He was 84. The restaurant at 103 N. Main St. (aka Route 66) closed for a few days after his death but reopened. Wall opened Dallas’ Dairyette in 1969.
Wichita Eagle
Kansas diner named 3rd best in the nation by USA Today. See why customers love it
A roadside diner tucked just beyond the Kansas-Missouri border has earned a spot among the top 10 in the country. USA Today readers ranked it third in the 2026 10Best list of America’s best roadside diners. Bob’s Grill in Pittsburg, Kansas, was named the third-best roadside diner in America...
fourstateshomepage.com
Maple Leaf meets Taco Tuesday
CARTHAGE, Mo. — The Maple Leaf Festival has wrapped up for 2026, but one of the most attended events was also one of the newest ones: Taco Tuesday. “I grew up with mom’s cooking and her recipes, and I liked to think I get to share that with the community and bring a little bit of culture of what I grew up with to everybody here,” says Dulio Gonzalez, Punete Tropical co-owner.
Lawrence County Record
S & L Donuts coming to Mt. Vernon
S & L Donuts is coming to Mt. Vernon, as small signage has already gone up in front of the bakery’s future home, the former Red Barn Cafe at 107 W. Mt. Vernon Boulevard. The bakery already has three locations, two in Springfield and one in Republic. S & L owner Kim Hoeun Seng said that this new location exists to capitalize on a niche that is currently underrepresented in the community of Mt. Vernon.
greenecountycommonwealth.com
Local pumpkin carver, architect Brown competes in all-star season of Halloween Wars on Food Network
Mike Brown, Willard resident and owner of Heartwood House, a design firm in Ash Grove, has been chosen to compete in the newest season of Halloween Wars on Food Network. Brown competed on the show once before, taking home the championship in Season 7 of the show. Halloween Wars, now...
KYTV
Ozarks Life: Dadeville man follows his dream to Nashville
DADEVILLE, Mo. (KY3) - Dadeville’s Jacob King comes from a musical family. But his instrument of choice is a contraption that uses his entire body to play. “Two feet and two knees,” Jacob said about the steel guitar, “all your limbs are in action. They’re all at work. And they all have to be coordinated together.”
takingthekids.com
10 Pittsburg, Kansas Restaurants Worth A Road Trip For Food Lovers Looking For Local Favorites
Road trips for food usually start with a rumor, a friend saying you have to try the place down the road. Pittsburg, Kansas is full of those rumors, and most of them turn out to be true. Fried chicken has a long history in this corner of the state, served...
everafterinthewoods.com
We Ranked 9 Of Arkansas’s Top Antique Shops And Here Are The Results
A quick stop at an antique store can disappear fast. You spot one old sign, then a strange kitchen gadget catches your eye, and suddenly you are three aisles deeper than planned. That is part of the fun. Antique shopping works especially well on a road trip because every store...
fastfoodclub.com
If You Crave Real Pho On A Cold Night, These 7 Missouri Kitchens Deliver
When the wind bites and the sky goes dark by dinnertime, a big bowl of pho starts to sound like the smartest plan in Missouri. This Vietnamese noodle soup brings rich broth, soft rice noodles, tender beef or chicken, and a pile of fresh garnishes you add yourself. Good news:...
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This Arkansas Seafood Spot Serves Fried Oyster Nachos You Have to See
Fried oysters served on individual tortilla chips with pico de gallo are not something you find at every seafood restaurant. But at Fish City Grill in Rogers, Arkansas, oyster nachos are one of the signature appetizers that help this Gulf Coast-inspired restaurant stand out. Located at 2003 S Bellview Road,...
carthagenewsonline.com
Carthage native returns home to open recording studio
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Area musicians will be pleased to hear there’s a new recording studio in Carthage, Mo. Joe Nicholas – a 2020 CHS graduate – is putting the finishing touches on Maple Leaf Recording Studio, connected to the Maple Leaf Music Academy, 1907 S. Garrison Ave. Since moving back to his hometown in May, he has already helped some artists with their first studio recording experiences.
sentineltimes.com
myfamilytravels.com
This Missouri Drive-In Theater Still Lets You Watch Movies From Your Car Along Historic Route 66
Watching a movie from the front seat still feels more fun than it probably should. This Missouri drive-in keeps that old-school experience alive with a huge outdoor screen, car-side viewing, and a setting right along historic Route 66. You pull in, find a good spot, tune the sound through your...
joplinbusinessoutlook.com
Trick-or-Treat at the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex on October 31
Join Connect2Culture and Spiva Center for the Arts for trick-or-treating at the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex on October 31, 2026!. Bring your little ghosts and goblins to the Cornell Complex on October 31 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm for some Halloween fun!. Start at the West...