Avilla
Avilla, MO · Food & Drink
cassville-democrat.com
Sooter Scoops proving to be teacher fave at Monett School District
Monthly treats open lines of communication, collaboration. Isaac Sooter, assistant superintendent of curriculum at Monett School District, introduced board members to a teacher favorite — Sooter Scoops — ice cream treats dispensed monthly among educators as he and instructors have a casual visit concerning educational methodologies that seem to be successful among students, and discuss ways to improve student success.
unearththevoyage.com
This Small-Town Kansas Restaurant Has Fried Chicken, Live Music, and 70+ Years of Tradition
Cook-to-order fried chicken, hand-cut steaks, tangy German-style potato salad, live weekend music, and more than seven decades of family tradition have kept diners returning to this unassuming southeastern Kansas restaurant since 1951. Some make the trip from as far away as Tulsa and Springfield, while generations of Frontenac locals have simply grown up considering it part of the community.
Springfield News-Leader
Health department cites 2 Springfield restaurants for improper thawing
Springfield-Greene County Health Department restaurant inspectors cited two Springfield restaurants for thawing food improperly this week, according to reports. Both Karai, 640 W. Republic Road, and Taqueria Cachanilla, 1938 S. Glenstone Ave., were found with items either thawing at unsafe temperatures or in the wrong spot. During its Aug. 4 inspection, inspectors found sushi tuna and soft-shelled crab thawing at room temperature at Karai, and the soft-shelled crab was thawing in a hand sink. The non-priority violations were corrected, according to the report. Inspectors found fish thawing at in a room temperature container at Taqueria Cachanilla, according to the July 30 report. Parts of the fish were measuring at 55 degrees Fahrenheit, and the non-priority violation was corrected by discarding portions of the fish that were above 41 degrees. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service , perishable food should not be thawed at room temperature or in hot water, and must not be left at room temperature for more than 2 hours, as bacteria present prior to freezing can begin to multiply once food becomes warmer than 40 degrees. Issues found during inspections fall into either priority or non-priority violations. Priority violations impact the
KOAMNewsNowcom KOAMTV
Jim's Steakhouse transforms into Billy Bob's under new ownership
PITTSBURG, Kan. - (KOAM) - A Pittsburg institution is getting a fresh start. Jim's Steakhouse, which has served the community for decades, is undergoing a complete transformation under new ownership, emerging as Billy Bob's Steakhouse with an updated menu, renovated space and renewed vision.
travelmag.com
This Forgotten Kansas Grocery Store Feels Like Stepping Back Into The 1950s
Some grocery stores feel less like errands and more like time machines with snacks. This Kansas stop has that throwback charm people love, the kind that makes a quick visit feel like you wandered into a slower, friendlier decade. Old shelves, familiar staples, local character, and a little roadside nostalgia...
webbcity.net
Before Pintrest, there were cookbooks
Today, many people share recipes and household tips on different social networking sites such as Facebook or Pinterest. However, over a century ago, people shared their helpful hints through community cookbooks. These cookbooks were published by church groups, schools, community clubs and political groups, often as a means to raise...
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Lotus’s Fresh Chinese Food & Boba Tea reopen in Joplin
myfamilytravels.com
The Cheeseburgers At This Tiny Missouri Joint Come With A Crispy Cheddar Skirt
A cheeseburger with a crispy, lacy skirt of cheddar fried into the griddle is not something you see every day. But at a tiny Missouri joint, that is exactly what you get. The cheese melts and spreads beyond the patty, crisping up into a golden fringe that shatters when you bite into it. It is the kind of burger that turns a simple meal into something you talk about for weeks.
allamericanatlas.com
5 Best Off-the-Beaten-Path Restaurants in Joplin, Missouri that’ll Blow Your Mind
Joplin’s food scene is more creative than many travelers expect. This Ozarks city has Mediterranean dining, Honduran-Mexican fusion, quirky cliffside restaurants, old-school comfort cafés, inventive brunch, and Thai food that quietly earns loyal regulars. These five off-the-beaten-path Joplin restaurants are worth discovering. 1. The Bruncheonette. The Bruncheonette is...
joplinbusinessoutlook.com
Andy’s Frozen Custard Presents the Sweet Since ’86 Roadshow Tour on August 3 to Celebrate 40th Anniversary
For 40 years, Andy’s Frozen Custard has been part of the sweetest moments of their customer’s lives. So now, they’re hitting the road to celebrate them!. Their 2026 Sweet Since ’86 Roadshow Tour is coming to Joplin on Monday, August 3 to celebrate sweet treats while bringing fun and nostalgia to every stop along the way. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to win free Andy’s gear for a year and take a spin on their prize wheel, where everyone’s a winner.
joplinbusinessoutlook.com
Freeman’s Children’s Miracle Network Champion Zakiyah Crow Makes Her Own DQ Blizzard Treat to Celebrate Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day on July 30, 2026
(Joplin, MO) – Sure, there are well over 20,000 possible custom Dairy Queen Blizzard® combinations a child can dream up, but faced with a dizzying array of syrups, toppings, and mix-ins, Children’s Miracle Network at Freeman Health System’s 2026 Champion Zakiyah Crow kept it simple: Vanilla ice cream, Oreo cookie bits, crushed M&M candy, and a scoop of cotton candy-flavored sprinkles.
koamnewsnow.com
Freeman Children's Miracle Network champion crafts new Blizzard
JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) -- The Freeman Children's Miracle Network 2026 Champion created a new Blizzard on Tuesday. Every year, the Freeman CMN Champion creates their own Dairy Queen Blizzard to promote Miracle Treat Day, according to Freeman Health System. This year's winner is Zakiyah Crow, and she chose vanilla ice...
takingthekids.com
This Unique Missouri Restaurant Has Tables Built Right Into An Actual Limestone Cliff Face
The back wall is not painted to look like a cave. It is solid Missouri limestone, cool to the touch and rising straight behind the dining tables. Could dinner get more memorable than eating beside an actual cliff face while trains rumble past outside? Pick a seat near the rock, look around slowly, and enjoy the strange thrill of realizing the building seems to disappear into the bluff.