Thunderbird Restaurant - Mt Carmel Junction, Utah
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kJfishman
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Thunderbird Restaurant - Mt Carmel Junction, Utah
Waymark Code: WMB44M
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 04/02/2011
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A little history, Jack and Fern Morrison came to the Mt Carmel the same year the Zion Mt Carmel tunnel was built. They started a gas station on what was then a gravel road. Fern was a good cook and would make pies for the truck drivers passing through. In 1940 they opened a restaurant that still stands today. We heard the pies are great but were to full to eat desert. Next time we pass through here we will start with desert.
They have a very impressive neon sign for the Thunderbird Restaurant. We were here during the day but the menu had a photo of the sign lighted. If you were wondering, the food was pretty good.
"1931 eatery with unintentionally amusing neon sign advertising Ho-Made Pie.
Address: US Hwy 89, Mount Carmel, UT
Directions: Junction of Highway 9 and 89, just outside the northern entrance to Zion National Park in Utah.
Admission: Free
Hours: Sign always visible. Diner: Summer daily 7am-10pm Winter daily 7am-8pm. (Call to verify)
Phone: 435-648-2203 " (
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"Thunderbird Restaurant - Ho-Made Pie
Great little roadside diner from 1931 with a terrific sign that spotlights the notion of "Ho-Made" pies. Now, I would assume that, at the time this neon gem was conceived, it was just a clever play on words. However, in today vernacular, "Ho-Made" takes on a new and hilarious meaning.
The sign is worth the stop, but the pie is really good, "Ho" made or not. [D. Pruiksma, 08/17/2010]" (
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