A meal at Shambarger’s was an all-night marathon, often consisting of 7 to 13 courses and lasting . Restaurant as fun house: Shambarger's
When John took over in 1963, he elevated this eccentricity into a national phenomenon: John Shambarger Restaurant Redkey Indiana
: From the outside, the building looked abandoned or like a "junk shop". Inside, it was packed with antiques, mirrors, and lamps—all of which were for sale, including the dishes diners ate from. A meal at Shambarger’s was an all-night marathon,