Carson’s

Carson’s

It all started with a wheel of Maytag blue cheese for Adam Glenn. The high schooler was visiting a friend’s house over the holidays when a giant wheel of cheese was set on the counter for guests to snack on. “I didn’t know what it was, but I asked if I could try some,” he says. “It was just an explosion of flavors that I was not prepared for and it opened some places in my mind that were previously unexplored.”

Every month Rural Missouri finds a unique dining destination in the Show-Me State. Check out our most recent, mouthwatering stories and videos.

IDK Cafe

IDK Cafe

Fried chicken is the thing at this northeast Missouri gathering spot Employees of the IDK Cafe have a standard response when newcomers ask: “What does IDK stand for?” Their answer is, “I don’t know.” Eventually the guests get the texting abbreviation, but not the...

Taboo Burgers, Grill and Ice Cream

Taboo Burgers, Grill and Ice Cream

Over-the-top burgers with a story photos by Paul Newton and Sara Schafer There’s no definitive path for finding your footing as a rural restaurant. Some go to culinary school, others rely on family recipes and more lean on their business acumen. The path for David and...

Fred & Red’s

Fred & Red’s

Photos by Sara Schafer and Jim McCarty A step into Fred & Red’s in Joplin is a step back in time. As you enter the unassuming tan diner, you take in the classic decor, neon sign, vintage barstools and wood paneling. Then, suddenly, your senses surrender to one...

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