Springfield's Celebrated Horseshoe Sandwich

by Carolyn Harmon, Tony Leone

Overview

In a town famous for its politics, one local favorite moves unchallenged across party lines. Sample secret recipes while delving in to the history of the Horseshoe Sandwich.

Open-faced, piled high with fries and slathered in cheese sauce, the Horseshoe Sandwich has represented Springfield cuisine since 1928. Tour the restaurants that have kept the tradition alive for almost a century, including bygone eateries like The Mill and contemporary stalwarts like Darcy's Pint. From the "Clydesdale Challenge" to the biggest and strangest incarnations of the 'shoe, Carolyn Harmon and Tony Leone provide a comprehensive history of this delicious dish.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781467139885
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	05/06/2019
Series:	American Palate
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

"Carolyn Harmon is a retired educator and freelance writer who has enjoyed sampling horseshoes for many years. She continues to perfect her family's recipe for potatoes and cheese sauce, the horseshoe's most important components.



Tony Leone has often served as a historical reference for the Horseshoe Sandwich for local and national publications. Leone restored a Springfield landmark, the Pasfield House Inn, former residence of George Pasfield, who served as president of the Leland Hotel when the horseshoe was created."

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 7

Introduction 9

1 Controversy about the History and Route 66 15

2 The Best and Biggest Horseshoes 31

3 Memory Lane 49

4 Restaurants to Visit (Create Your Own Horseshoe Adventure) 79

5 Expanding into Central Illinois and Beyond 113

Appendix 181

Bibliography 193

Index 199

About the Authors 203