On June 1946, an octagon-shaped building in Evansville, Indiana, named Merry Go Round, opened its doors to the public. In true 50’s style with neon, curb girls, and convertibles, this place was hopping from the beginning. When the mid-sixties rolled around an addition to the Merry Go Round Restaurant and a new menu, aimed at family dining, was born. Full Read more...

Drive-ins & diners are as quintessential to America as Uncle Sam and Apple pie. Today, the last iconic Triple XXX Thirst Station remains in West Lafayette, Indiana, where it’s been on the hill, but on the level, since 1929. Just steps from the campus of Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, you can’t help but notice the Triple XXX on Read more...

Ronald F. Jones spent his youth learning every facet of the business and in 1975 he purchased Bar-B-Q Heaven Inc. from his father and mother, putting him in position as president and sole owner of this African American owned and operated enterprise. Ronald’s first full-time assignment was that of Unit Manager for one location. Utilizing his analytical and interpersonal skills, Read more...