Roadside Online Features
Of Juicy Burgers and Slamming Doors
Location, Zoning, and Savvy Ownership keeps 1920's-era Neighborhood Shop in the Running
Despite consolidation, a 1930's-era regional dairy makes transition into 21st century intact
Paula Huber says she’s “a dying breed,” but don’t call the coroner yet. She’s much too busy -- teasing her customers, dusting off her daughters and managing a staff of 22 -- to hold still for an examination.
We recently learned that our little magazine had over 18,000 subscribers before Ball Publishing pulled the plug on it back in 2001. Sadly, hardly any of those new subscribers ever saw a copy of the magazine. In a humble effort to correct that, we offer Issue 31 in PDF format here for your reading pleasure. Feel free to pass along the good word.
What is a diner? Randy Garbin explains it all for you but invites your input.
Harvey House Returns to Kansas City — in diner form!
Missouri correspondent Dirk Burhans files a first-hand report on the return of a legendary name in the fast-food business.
How Do You Tailor Your Tailor Ham?
Roadside discovers and savors that fine Jersey delicacy, pork roll.
Ridin' Around with Joe Manning
When you keep sending us emails about your travels, you eventually get your own column.
Hungry Potato Gets You the Goods
HungryPotato.com serves Americana, piping hot a unique community for original restaurant merchandise.
Seattle correpondent Helen Anne Gately discovers an old tradition passing into new and capable hands.
Charlie's Diner Reopens in Spencer
Kicked off its long-time location by a greedy landlord, Charlie's Diner sat on blocks for three years as owner Steve Turner looked for a new location. He found one in Spencer, Massachusetts, and last June it finally reopened. We stopped in for breakfast and a piece of Steve's mind and recorded it for this Roadside Exclusive video.
Randy and Jonelle Roest finally remove the food service monkey from Jerry Berta's back. Roadside correspondent Kim Roth reports from Rockford, Michigan.
A Hall of Fame boxing writer visits five knock-outs
Artist David Malcolm Rose explains the inspiration for his work. Also online, a brief slide presentation of his roadside sculptures.
A Giant Pickel Barrel for Teenie Weenies
The creator of the Teenie Weenies inspired the construction of a giant barrel in a remote community in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Now a historic landmark, the town plans a full restoration.
A Roadside Online exclusive: Roadtripping through teen eyes.
The Archbury Foundation moves Fegely's Reading Diner out of harm's way and into a new location near Reading.
Roadside founder and publisher Randy Garbin attempts to eat in 1000 diners
A Roadside Online excusive: View the detailed notes made by the man responsible for the success of the Worcester Lunch Car for all of the diners built by the company since 1928 to 1961. Adobe Acrobat required.
Diner Museum: A great idea gone bad
RoadsideOnline's exclusive investigation on the progress -- or lack thereof -- of the American Diner Museum and the affairs of its founder, Daniel Zilka.
