Feltner's Whatta-Burger Still Going Strong.

One of the most popular places for travelers to stop in Arkansas happens to be a roadside burger joint of some renown. Let me tell you about Feltner's Whatta-Burger in Russellville.

Burger joint of the week: Feltner's Whatta-Burger

• KAT ROBINSON
• SISSY: Whatta-Cheese with Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo

There's likely not much more I can expound upon when it comes to Feltner's Whatta-Burger... same flat burgers, same American cheese, same big bag of fries that you've been picking up for years when in Russellville for Wonderboy games. So I'm not going to. However, not mentioning Whatta-Burger would be akin to not mentioning The Butcher Shop for steaks or Star of India for Indian food. There are just some thing that are a given. Read what I had to say about Feltner's at Serious Eats.

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In almost every city or town in America, there is one local hangout that's been around for ages and ages... the place you send out-of-towners to when you want to share a bit of your roots and culture.