Unlike root beer’s mix of flavorings, sarsaparilla was traditionally made from just the one root, resulting in an earthier, more medicinal flavor. The two drinks blurred together over time.

Ardy & Ed's has been an Oshkosh drive-in staple since 1948, when it first opened under the name Southside A&W Drive In, serving A&W root beer, hot dogs and potato chips. In 1972, under new ownership, ...

Root beer is an American drink and has been around for centuries -- in fact, first commercial root beer was invented by ...

Would you consider soda a medicinal beverage? Selling drinks purported to have health benefits has been around far longer ...

With burgers sizzling and classic rock thumping, many Americans revel in summer cookouts — at least until that wayward cousin asks for a “pop” in soda country, or even worse, a “coke” when they ...

From simple to simply-over-the-top, these Southern hot dog joints are known for cooking up the best links in town. Find a new ...

The beverage menu at Route 66 Diner features the expected classics, but the house-made root beer stands in a category all its ...

Soft drinks go by many names—and each one tells a story. From 1800s pharmacies to modern dialect maps, here’s how our ...

Step inside and you’re immediately transported to the heyday of American diners – a compact interior featuring just 16 red counter stools lined up before a well-worn wooden counter that’s witnessed ...