Big Daddy meal is too big for this eater

Dr. Paul Reagan attempted to meet the Big Daddy challenge at Al's Route 66 Cafe in Sapulpa, Okla, according to the Sapulpa Daily Herald. The Big Daddy is a 66-ounce hamburger, three pounds of fries and a 32-ounce milkshake. To get the $35 meal for free, you have to consume it all in 66 minutes. … Continue reading Big Daddy meal is too big for this eater

A cool place that few know is there

Livejournal is sort of like MySpace: There are lots of people and lots of traffic, but you have to sift through bushels and bushels of chaff to find a few nuggets of wheat. I found a tasty morsel today in shadowplay2's impressions of Route 66 in Illinois. He stopped at the Ariston Cafe in Litchfield … Continue reading A cool place that few know is there

Tour de Route 66 resumes

Buddy Boren, a cancer survivor who was pedaling a bicycle down Route 66 to raise money for the Lance Armstrong Foundation, halted his trek in late July because of a sore knee. But Boren got a couple weeks' rest, consulted with his doctor and decided to resume his Tour de Route 66 where he left … Continue reading Tour de Route 66 resumes

“Let’s get a corn dog”

Charles Storch of the Chicago Tribune caves in to his cravings for a corn dog and ends up writing an exemplary article about the Cozy Dog Drive-In on Route 66 in Springfield, Ill. Not only does he touch on the Birthplace of the Corn Dog's past, present and likely future, but he also talks to … Continue reading “Let’s get a corn dog”

Steak ‘n Shake may land on historic register

The Steak 'n Shake at St. Louis Street and National Avenue in Springfield, Mo., may soon be listed on the National Register of Historic Places, reports the Springfield News-Leader. This particular franchise was built in 1962, and its owner, Gary Leonard, has made it a point to keep the retro-looking restaurant looking spiffy. The article … Continue reading Steak ‘n Shake may land on historic register

A nostalgic visit to the Metro Diner

Ace Jackalope pays a visit to and shoots a lot of excellent photos Tulsa's Metro Diner, which may or may not be in its final days. Either way, the current location will eventually make way for a new entrance to the University of Tulsa. This isn't a hopeful sign for the Metro's future in a … Continue reading A nostalgic visit to the Metro Diner

Berwyn, Ill., holding a Route 66 car show

The city of Berwyn, Ill., is celebrating the 80th anniversary of Route 66 with its 16th annual Historic Route 66 Car Show on Sept. 9. Entrants can win a $2,000 gas card. With some of those old beasts they'll be driving, that might get them all the way to Carbondale. 😉 The Auto Channel has … Continue reading Berwyn, Ill., holding a Route 66 car show