Walker
Walker, MO · Food & Drink
webbcity.net
Hundreds on Sunday dined for the last time at Granny Shaffer's before it closed
The wait line for a table at Granny Shaffer’s was longer than usual on Sunday as hundreds came for their last plate of catfish and piece of coconut cream pie at the beloved family restaurant. It’s been widely known for a couple of weeks that owners Debra Riley and...
Springfield News-Leader
Health inspectors cite Springfield kitchen for unsafe dessert topping
Health inspectors found milkshake and ice cream toppings at unsafe temperatures during a routine inspection last week, according to a July 9 report from the Springfield-Greene County Health Department . Sonic Drive-In, 635 W. Commercial St., required a re-inspection after inspectors found the ice cream topping bar to be at 64 degrees Fahrenheit, the report said. Inside the topping bar, whipped cream was at 64 degrees Fahrenheit, strawberry sauce was at 61 degrees Fahrenheit and cookie dough was at 61 degrees Fahrenheit, all of which were placed on time as a control and discarded after 4 hours. The violation was resolved following a July 13 re-inspection. Food not kept at the correct temperatures can foster bacteria growth that can make people sick, often without any obvious physical indicators like taste, smell or appearance, according to the United States Department of Agriculture . Issues found during inspections fall into either priority or non-priority violations. Priority violations impact the safety of the food, such as cross-contamination between raw and ready-to-eat food, improper food temperature and poor personal hygiene and employee health. Multiple priority violations can lead to an establishment being shut down. Non-priority violations alone do not directly affect food safety, such
myfamilytravels.com
This Oklahoma Route 66 Cafe Serves Chicken-Fried Steak, Cream Gravy, And Pie Like A Mother Road Time Capsule
What does a true road trip meal taste like? This Oklahoma cafe has the answer. A generous chicken-fried steak, a plate of mashed potatoes, and gravy that covers everything. The building has been here since the route was still called the Mother Road. The regulars have been filling the same...
unearththevoyage.com
This Missouri Gastropub Has Smash Burgers, Fried Brussels Sprouts, and a Dog-Friendly Patio
Located in Joplin’s historic East Town neighborhood, Blackstone Gastropub has become a local favorite for its creative comfort food, craft cocktails, and welcoming atmosphere. From smash burgers and loaded poutine to candied pork belly bites and seasonal specials, the menu offers something for every appetite. Beyond its signature dishes,...
route66news.com
Granny Shaffer’s Restaurant in Joplin closes after more than a half-century
Granny’s Shaffer’s Restaurant, a mainstay along the Route 66 corridor in the Joplin, Missouri, region for 53 years, served its last meal this weekend. KOAM-TV and several other local media outlets reported that the last remaining restaurant of the small regional chain at 2728 N. Range Line Road (aka Route 66) shuttered for good on July 12.
KGET
Former superintendent takes helm at beloved local eatery
everafterinthewoods.com
This Hidden Kansas Fried Chicken Gem Is Calling For A Backroads Detour
Breaking news: your GPS has officially betrayed you. Instead of the fastest route, it’s now suggesting “slight detours” that somehow always end near fried chicken. Coincidence? Probably not. This Hidden Kansas fried chicken gem is exactly the kind of place that makes you question every “I’ll just eat later” decision you’ve ever made.
KGET
Beloved Joplin restaurant will soon serve final meal
allamericanatlas.com
5 Best Ice Cream Places in Joplin, Missouri that Locals are Obsessed With
Joplin is a deeply historic, fiercely independent, and intensely community-rooted southwest Missouri city that anchors the heart of the Ozark region’s Four-State Area (where Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas all meet). With its sweeping mining heritage, its deeply walkable historic downtown core, and its fiercely defended local food culture, Joplin boasts a culinary scene heavily anchored in authentic Ozark hospitality, deep small-town pride, and intensely comforting regional cooking. When the muggy, sweltering Ozark summer rolls in, the local demand for incredible, deeply comforting frozen treats absolutely explodes.
Four States Home Page
Beef-A-Roo employees still awaiting payment despite promises
Employees of Beef-A-Roo have still not received their wages after weeks of not being paid, and former employees have expressed their frustration over the lack of training, working conditions, and not being compensated for their work.
Yahoo!
Beef-A-Roo employees face pay delay, online complaints surge
JOPLIN, Mo. — Employees who work for Beef-A-Roo, a fast-food restaurant with locations in Joplin and Pittsburg, have emailed and called us about not getting their paychecks since the middle of June. The discussion has now exploded online with former employees starting and joining a Facebook page called the...
Four States Home Page
Beef-A-Roo employees face pay delay, online complaints surge
Beef-A-Roo employees in multiple cities have not been receiving their paychecks since mid-June, prompting a Facebook page called "Unpaid Workers of Beef-A-Roo" and leading to some locations being temporarily closed, until the company funded payroll on July 1st.
travelmag.com
This No-Frills Kansas Restaurant Serves Comfort Food Worth The Drive From Anywhere In The State
No-frills restaurants have a way of cutting straight to the point. They do not need fancy lighting or dramatic menus when the food is good enough to make people cross Kansas for a seat. This kind of comfort food runs on trust, tradition, and plates that feel like they were...