Is Barney’s Beanery haunted?

Barney's Beanery, a fixture on Route 66  in West Hollywood, Calif., since 1927, is known for many things. Home to the Second-Best Chili in Los Angeles. Hangout to Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, and scads of other music and movie stars. A focal point in the fledgling gay-rights movement during the 1970s and '80s. But the … Continue reading Is Barney’s Beanery haunted?

“An Idiot Abroad,” Route 66 style

A few days ago, the British satirical comedy "An Idiot Abroad" took its main character, the dim-witted Karl Pilkington, down the Mother Road. You'll see the Blue Whale of Catoosa, Bottletree Ranch, and a few other Route 66 landmarks, along with bizarre side trips. Note: This episode contains some profanity and an adult situation or … Continue reading “An Idiot Abroad,” Route 66 style