Today, the Route 66 Candy Shoppe in Waynesville, Mo., will give free fudge to any customer who weighs 300 pounds to mark Fat Tuesday. KSPR-TV in Springfield, Mo., (video is at the link) reported it as a stunt -- and reported a bit of a controversy: The owners say it's a fun, light hearted way … Continue reading Waynesville candy shop’s promotion leads to controversy and publicity
Category: Food
Vic’s Pizza in Springfield closes
Vic's Pizza and Pub, a mainstay on old Route 66 on the north side of Springfield, Ill., since 1948, recently closed its doors, reported the Springfield State Journal-Register. The closing must have happened shortly after Valentine's Day. Its Facebook page shows normal postings through that date, then nothing. The newspaper reported: “Business was slow and … Continue reading Vic’s Pizza in Springfield closes
A sweet old look to a new Waynesville building
This article was going to be primarily about a new candy shop in downtown Waynesville, Mo. More on that later. But first, it's intriguing how the shop's landlord transformed a vacant lot with a new building that manages to sport an attractive but old-fashioned look. It is Roubidoux Square at 115 N. Benton St. (map … Continue reading A sweet old look to a new Waynesville building
How a winery in Stroud became a tourist attraction
The Journal-Record in Oklahoma City recently published a long feature, via the Associated Press, about StableRidge Vineyards along Route 66 in Stroud, Okla. The story about winery, which has operated for nearly 10 years by Don and Annetta Neal, contains these fascinating nuggets: The main building of the site is a former Catholic church. Annetta … Continue reading How a winery in Stroud became a tourist attraction
A visit to the Comet II Drive-In
Continuing KOB-TV's series on iconic New Mexico restaurants, here's a look at the Comet II Drive-In in Santa Rosa, N.M. More about the PDL chile from the City of Santa Rosa website: Puerto de Luna is also famous for "PDL Chile" a unique strain of chile that has been cultivated here for over 100 years. … Continue reading A visit to the Comet II Drive-In
A visit to the Silver Moon Cafe
KOB-TV in Albuquerque has started a series on "iconic" New Mexico restaurants. One of them is the Silver Moon Cafe, on Route 66 in Santa Rosa. Here's the video: As for claiming it is the first place where westbound travelers can get a true taste of New Mexico, there's at least one place in Tucumcari … Continue reading A visit to the Silver Moon Cafe
A chat with Cowboy Gelato’s manager
KC Keefer on his Genuine Route 66 Life video series posted this brief interview with the general manager of Cowboy Gelato, located along the historic Sixth Avenue District (aka Route 66) in Amarillo. https://youtu.be/lQgGBG_L-zM Only in America could you combine an Italian dessert with a western theme.
Webb City candy shop revives classic candy-canes
The Minerva Candy Co. in downtown Webb City, Mo., revived a long-dormant candy-cane recipe over the weekend with the help of the former owner. According to the Joplin Globe: It’s been years since Minerva manufactured the Christmas treat. The shop had been closed since the mid-2000s until Tom Hamsher and his wife, Mary, purchased it … Continue reading Webb City candy shop revives classic candy-canes
How POPS picks its sodas
This video is essentially a plug for US Food's soda line. But it also gives a good overview of POPS on Route 66 in Arcadia, Okla. Artisan Sodas Route 66 from Hank Henry on Vimeo. UPDATE: I've been told that US Food has discontinued the sodas, and the video has been pulled.
A critique of Route 66 Beer
This fellow who calls himself The Beer Whisperer gives a taste test to Route 66 Beer. Once you get past the curses from him for accidentally spilling some of the beer and the video's low quality, the guy provides a knowledgeable critique of the brew that proves useful: https://youtu.be/4lj3QK-LPRc In case you're wondering, Route 66 … Continue reading A critique of Route 66 Beer