Jobe’s Drive-In in El Reno closes less than 2 years after its revival

Jobe's Drive-In restaurant in El Reno, Oklahoma, closed last month, less than two years after the historic Route 66 restaurant was resurrected. Jobe's, aka Jobe's Country Boy Drive-In, announced its closing on June 13 on Facebook. Days later, Jobe's announced the property was for sale for $35,000, recipes included. Jobe's opened in the fall of … Continue reading Jobe’s Drive-In in El Reno closes less than 2 years after its revival

New historical marker recognizes El Reno’s fried onion burger heritage

A new “Hungry for History” historic marker recently was planted in El Reno, Oklahoma, that recognizes the city's heritage as the birthplace of the fried onion burger. The marker, facilitated by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, was placed at the northeast corner of Wade Street and Choctaw Avenue, which also is Route 66, in El … Continue reading New historical marker recognizes El Reno’s fried onion burger heritage

Burger Bucket List pays a visit to Sid’s Diner in El Reno to dine on fried onion burgers

Burger expert George Motz and chef Alvin Cailan recently paid a visit to Sid's Diner along Route 66 in El Reno, Oklahoma, to sample a regional dish -- the fried onion burger. The quest was part of the Burger Bucket List by the First We Feast channel on YouTube. The video also features the Meers … Continue reading Burger Bucket List pays a visit to Sid’s Diner in El Reno to dine on fried onion burgers

El Reno’s fried onion burgers exported to Fort Worth

If you're in north Texas and you have a hankering for fried onion burgers served in no fewer than three restaurants in El Reno, Oklahoma, you're in luck. Hookers Grill in the popular Stockyards area of Fort Worth, Texas, recently opened. It features a significant El Reno connection, reported the Fort Worth Star-Telegram With or … Continue reading El Reno’s fried onion burgers exported to Fort Worth