Microbrewery coming to Staunton

The East Wind Brewing Co. is establishing a microbrewery on Route 66 in Staunton, Ill., reported the Riverfront Times in St. Louis. The newspaper talked to owners Eric and Keva Lee. A few excerpts from the article: We will be producing roughly 100 gallons per batch. This allows us to get creative with our beers. … Continue reading Microbrewery coming to Staunton

Boot Hill owner will be on “Today” show tomorrow

Rory Schepisi, owner of the Boot Hill Saloon & Grill along Route 66 in Vega, Texas, will appear on NBC's "Today" show on Thursday, reported Go Rare, a blog by the Certified Angus Beef brand. Schepisi is no stranger to television, as she regularly appears on Amarillo stations in cooking segments. However, this appearance before the … Continue reading Boot Hill owner will be on “Today” show tomorrow

“Angel of the Mother Road”

In case you're wondering, this song by Steve Haggerty & The Wanted does indeed refer to Angel Delgadillo, the Guardian Angel of Route 66. Angel recently turned 85 years old. https://youtu.be/NZa2zM0csto Haggerty and his Southern rock band are based in Germany. If you want to hear a better-sounding studio version of the song, go to … Continue reading “Angel of the Mother Road”