Mel’s Hard Luck Diner
Happy Days Decor + Singing Waitstaff

Obviously in a tourist town like Branson, MO there are a lot of places to eat.  Some good, some not so good.  For the singing alone, I’m recommending Mel’s Hard Luck Diner. There’s a lot of 50’s diner kitsch in here as you can see from the pictures above.  The food is overall good.  Burgers,…

The Keeter Center
Amazing Brunch @ Hard Work U

In Ozark, MO there is a university called the College of the Ozarks.  At this university is a wonderful dining center that is staffed by the students of Hard Work U.  If you plan on being in the area, call them up, make reservations and head on over for some of the most sumptuous food…

Vasken’s Deli

In the shopping center where the Summerwinds offices are located, there is a little deli that serves pretty tasty Mediterranean food – Hummus, Gyros, Shwarma, etc.  In a town where the majority of the food consists of fried catfish, chicken fried steak, hamburgers, and more fried catfish, Vaskin’s was a great surprise! I didn’t try…

Riversport OKC
So not in the ICT, but not too far either!

Over Labor Day weekend, I was invited to head out to Oklahoma City and experience Riversport OKC & their whitewater rapids course.  Unfortunately with all of the fun, I forgot to take pictures of the rapids course 🙁 Riversport Adventures is on the Oklahoma River and includes white water rafting, white water kayaking, paddle boards,…

La Pasadita Grill
Mexican in the 'Ville

La Pasadita is a wonderful little Mexican restaurant in Haysville, KS.  They are know for the Al Pastor and it is wonderful!  I generally order their Al Pastor burrito (pictured below). I would say their prices are on the average side and they do have a good selection. Also, if you get the chance, order…