A peek inside the former Snuffy’s Grill

Last fall, we reported that the small, Chicagoland-based Steak N Egger restaurant group had purchased Snuffy's 24-Hour Grill along Route 66 in McCook, Ill. Steak N Egger owner Terry Carr said the  exterior, constructed in 1929 with limestone cut from nearby quarries, would remain visible, and that the interior would contain 1950s decor. On Monday night, … Continue reading A peek inside the former Snuffy’s Grill

Advocates make effort to restore, reopen South Pasadena theater

Ever since officials a few weeks ago feared the large neon sign on the Rialto Theatre in South Pasadena, Calif., might be a safety hazard, local preservationists have moved quickly to see whether the historic building could be restored and reopened. According to a weekend story in the Pasadena Star-News: --- Landmark Theaters, which leases … Continue reading Advocates make effort to restore, reopen South Pasadena theater