Missouri Hick BBQ fire; may it rise again

The news soon spread on Facebook that Missouri Hick BBQ, a popular Cuba, Missouri and Route 66 restaurant owned by Dennis Meiser, had sustained damage during a middle of the night fire. Smoked meats, rustic decor, the waitresses called MO HIck Chicks, and many billboards have made a name for this “must stop” Cuba trademark. [...]

Take a bite of this…

Cuba, Missouri: A few months ago, one of our Viva Cuba members emailed me that her son had gone to a restaurant in the city for lunch, and there was a sandwich on the menu called Cuba, Missouri. I googled the name of the restaurant, but I couldn’t get a photo or find out why [...]

They haven’t had one for four years…

The character of a town is made up of many elements. A local business in Cuba, Missouri and its owners make their mark on the retail scene, and a special event is in the works. They use to have one every year, but Darlene Mullen of ABC Investments says that they haven’t had one for [...]

Cuba, Missouri Route 66 Treasure Hunt $$$$

This week’s Cuba Free Press carried an ad about the miles & miles of yard sales & flea markets from Villa Ridge through St. James slated for Labor Day Weeekend. Locally, the Cuba & St. James ChambersĀ are promoting this special sale on September 1, 2, 3, & 4. The chambers are urging you to join [...]

World’s Largest Rocking Chair lifts spirits

Cuba, Missouri: They came from far and wide to the Fanning 66 Outpost General Store and their Guinness World’s Largest Rocking Chair for an annual event-Picture at the Rocker Day. For a few hours, a large lift run by Outpost staff raises individuals and groups to the seat of the area attraction for that one-of-a-kind [...]