Whether you prefer A&W, Barq’s, or Mug, you’re likely familiar with root beer if you grew up in the U.S. You may be less familiar with the drink’s origins, including how beer ended up in the ...

“And there it was,” says historian Linda Wommack. “The root beer float.” The iconic drink was invented here in what was then a bustling mining camp, the center of the Pikes Peak gold rus ...

Union Blvd. in Bethlehem. BETHLEHEM, Pa. - A more than century-old restaurant chain - known for its made-on-site root beer and "all American food" - no longer has a presence in the Lehigh Valley.

Reopens for the season at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 30 with a short ceremony starting just before 4, followed by free beer and root beer for 20 minutes. This Bay View beer garden has both indoor and ...

Root beer is often viewed as a quintessentially American drink; it was invented here in the 1800s and popularized toward the end of that century. But as José R. Ralat discovered, root beer has also ...

Juicy pork chops on a wooden board with scattered herbs and seasonings - Steve Lalich/Getty Images ...

Named for its founders, Roy Allen and Frank Wright, the chain is well known for its homemade root beer, drive-in culture, and classic diner eats. Over the decades, it’s had everything from carhops to ...