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Classic Cuts Come With An Original 1929 Art Deco Bar And Booths At This Old-School Missouri Steakhouse
Some restaurants chase trends every season. Others figure out what works and then simply keep doing it for decades. In Joplin, Missouri, one steakhouse has stayed loyal to a 1929 art deco bar and the original booths that came with it. The furniture is older than most of the people sitting in it, and nobody seems in a hurry to change that.
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This Charming Retro Motel And Vintage Diner In Missouri Will Transport You Straight To The 1950s
Somewhere in Carthage, Missouri, there’s a diner that makes you feel like you accidentally drove through a time portal on Route 66, and honestly, you won’t want to find your way back. Iggy’s Diner is the kind of place that stops you mid-scroll, mid-drive, and mid-thought, because the...
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This Tiny Old-School Missouri Diner Has Been Flipping Burgers And Serving All-Day Breakfast Since The 1930s
The burger patties hit a flat-top grill and get smashed right there, with the onions pressed straight into the meat. You can watch the whole thing from a stool at the counter. That alone makes me want to grab my car keys. This little Missouri diner reportedly opened in 1938....
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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...
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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.
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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,...
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This Old-School Missouri Coney Island Has Been Serving Chili Dogs Since 1983 – and Saturdays Still Pack the House
Some restaurants chase trends every year. Others pick a lane in 1983 and simply stay in it. In Joplin, Missouri, one small spot has been turning out chili dogs, hand-pattied burgers, and fresh-cut fries for more than four decades, and the tables still fill up fast on Saturday afternoons. The menu is short on fuss and long on comfort food, with a few regional surprises that out-of-towners rarely expect.
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How a Carthage bakery is sharing culture through food
CARTHAGE, Mo. — If you want to learn more about a different culture, a good piece of advice is, don't just taste the cuisine, but embrace the cuisine. In the 100-block of South Main Street in Carthage. The store is called, "El Quetzal." The restaurant and bakery is a family-owned business that offers outstanding and visually compelling Guatemalan cuisine.
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11-year-old wins Apple Fest dessert contest
At just 11 years old, Cree Buckhannan took home first place in the apple dessert contest and was named Grand Champion Baker at this year’s Marionville Apple Fest, held Sept. 18-19, beating out bakers who are older and have been baking far longer. Buckhannan entered an apple cake she...