Emory Duick update

The El Reno (Okla.) Tribune caught up with him a few days ago. The 71-year-old man who's trying to jog the length of Route 66 in 13- and 14-mile chunks had to slow his pace to six to seven miles a day because of a nerve injury in his leg. His daughter Lauren had taken … Continue reading Emory Duick update

Celebrity sightings at the Summit

The Summit Inn, a restaurant at the top of Cajon Pass in Southern California, has been a popular place to eat for decades because of the atmosphere and the food. However, this story by the Hesperia Star is most interesting because of who has eaten at the Route 66 diner: Elvis Presley once ate in … Continue reading Celebrity sightings at the Summit

Lou Mitchell’s restaurant will franchise

Lou Mitchell's Restaurant, a Route 66 icon near the eastern terminus of the Mother Road in Chicago, is set to begin selling franchises for the first time, reports NBC Channel 5 in Chicago. I'm not sure this can be pulled off easily. The interesting thing is that Lou Mitchell's president feels the same way. "We've … Continue reading Lou Mitchell’s restaurant will franchise