Route 66 restaurant played vital role in rise of Mexican food

The Mitla Cafe, marking its 75th anniversary on Route 66 in San Bernardino, Calif., played a crucial role in the rise of Mexican cuisine in the United States and the Taco Bell restaurant chain, according to a new book by Gustavo Arellano. Arellano's book is titled "Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America." It will … Continue reading Route 66 restaurant played vital role in rise of Mexican food

More about the 66 Motel sign project

About 10 days ago, Ed Klein at Route 66 World announced a fundraiser to help restore the historic neon sign at the 66 Motel in Needles, Calif. Here'a a video he posted today that explains more about the project: https://youtu.be/VWqexoBsgOI Klein has raised $1,120 as of Monday evening, but he's less than a third of … Continue reading More about the 66 Motel sign project

Cyclist soon will begin quest for Litchfield museum

Andy Ritchie, a 62-year-old city administrator for Litchfield, Ill., will begin his 2,300-mile cycling quest on Route 66 in early May to raise funds for a history and Route 66 museum in Litchfield, reported The Journal-News in nearby Hillsboro. The newspaper reported: Ritchie will be accompanied by his wife, Pam, who will  fly to California … Continue reading Cyclist soon will begin quest for Litchfield museum

Memories of a road trip

A fan of Japanese singer and actor Yamashita Tomohisa has posted this slide show of images from his recently completed trip on Route 66. The video is in tribute to Yamashita's 27th birthday, which is today. https://youtu.be/nVDUG-mGnHo Someone on Vimeo was posting the full "Yamashita Tomohisa Route 66" episodes that aired on Japanese television. Alas, … Continue reading Memories of a road trip