Just over a year ago Joplin, Missouri was devastated by a tornado. The wake of destruction was still present as we rolled into town this afternoon. Staggered telephone poles and concrete foundations were the only signs of civilization for a 6 mile stretch. I've seen how destructive tornadoes can be after driving through Springfield, MA not too long ago but in a land that is so baron to begin with, the magnanimity of a thrashing tornado becomes ever more apparent. Some houses are starting to spring up through the rubble and one day the residential west side of Joplin, MO will thrive again.
One little restaurant that weathered the storm was "Instant Karma Gourmet Hot Dogs." I walked in expecting to get a corn dog and maybe some fries. I left having eaten the "Paradise Doughnut Burger." It is a thick angus beef patty with cheese gently placed between two warm glazed doughnuts and doused in powdered sugar. I'm still not sure if it was my lunch or a desert but it was oddly delicious.
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