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
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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
Fifty years of making fried onion burgers on Route 66
Marty Hall has spent decades working at not one, but two notable restaurants along Route 66 in El Reno, Oklahoma, that specialize in fried onion burgers. Hall has owned Sid's Diner since 1989. Before that, he began his restaurant career barely in his teens at Johnnie's Grill, also on Route 66 in El Reno. All … Continue reading Fifty years of making fried onion burgers on Route 66