The Wine Journal pours history by the glass STORY AND PHOTOS by Paul Newton The room at the back of the downtown building has always carried a distinctive smell. For decades developer, stop bath and fixer filled the darkroom as photographs of community festivals,...
Carnivores serves unforgettable made-from-scratch dishes Story and Photos by Paul Newton The smell of smoked dishes and grilled steaks immerses you as soon as you walk in the door. The tables aren’t set for a fancy, white tablecloth dinner in this strip mall just off...
Local favorites bring diners to downtown Neosho by Jim McCarty | jmccarty@ruralmissouri.coop You’re driving down the highway and realize your stomach is growling “feed me.” You stop and whip out your phone in search of sustenance. When this happens Charlotte and...
Upscale dining, fine wines and epic views await in St. James by Sara Schafer | sschafer@ruralmissouri.coop Spencer Manor Winery is a special place to create unforgettable moments. The modern architecture of the beautiful building is set against the vibrant vineyards...
Old-school comfort and new-school flavor await in Knob Noster by Sara Schafer | sschafer@ruralmissouri.coop Even if you’re not from Knob Noster, you’ll feel right at home at Olde Town South. The menu is full of classics with modern twists, the atmosphere is...
About a dozen years ago, Ben Brubacher and his family bought the former Mark Twain National Forest ranger station in Fredericktown. Then they started dreaming. What could this historic property become? What did the 4,500-population town need? “We love coffee, so we...
Green family offers healthy, locally grown food in Cape These days restaurants are justifiably proud to offer menu items that are made from scratch. At Spanish Street Farmacy in Cape Girardeau, the owners take the concept a big step further. Not only is everything on...