As the days grow hotter and the leaves and grass dwindle into what ole timers call the “dog days of summer” we at the Observer are still searching for the next restaurant that we can feature in our weekly dining guide. Which is what brings us to the “EL…
By Steve “Fats” Winkler Some of our city cousins might give a little chuckle at our paper’s dining guide review of places with names like “mini-mart” or “one stop.” But let’s remember where we are; south Washington County is part of what is proudly referred to as rural America. Efficiency…
By Nick DeMoss It could be the old-fashioned wooden checkerboard table, the vibrant green walls, the classic red checkered tablecloths or the collection of baseball hats hanging from the wall, but for some reason Jake’s Pizza just feels like home. At 74 Main Street, Jake’s is on the way to…
By Susan McCarthy This weekend’s break in the heat and Ozark Folkways “First Friday” reception was inspiration enough for us to head to Mt. Gaylor for a picnic. I italicized picnic because we headed to Mt. Gaylor with only a tablecloth and some watermelon. But we left West Fork with…
By Steve “Fats” Winkler My Friday night dining companion and I felt adventurous so instead of heading north to Fayetteville for our customary pizza and coke (wine for my companion) we headed south, over Mt. Gaylor to the charming village of Chester, home of the Chester Cafe. Many may know…
By Susan McCarthy Within just the first three weeks of beginning our caloric rampage to eat our way through South Washington County, we’re noticing a trend. The portions down this way are HUGE and we always leave full. This week was no exception as we officially lunched at the West…
Our crew at the Washington County Observer has to wear many hats; we all do a little bit of something that may not fall within a traditional “job description.” But this week, we’re embarking on a new mission — to eat our way through South Washington County this summer. We’re…
