If you can stand the truckload of bad puns dished out by the Disney Parks Blog people, this video about the Cozy Cone Cafe at Cars Land is informative about the food served out of the oversized traffic cones: https://youtu.be/z69gyqqdAMw In case you're unfamiliar, the Cozy Cone is inspired by the Wigwam Motels -- one … Continue reading A visit to the Cozy Cone
Category: Food
Another Route 66 beer rolling into stores
Nick Trougakos, a writer for The Thirsty Beagle blog, posted this fascinating tidbit on Wednesday about Oklahoma City-based Mustang Brewing Co.: Starting next month — on Nov. 1 — Mustang is set to roll out bottles of its next beer: Route 66 American Lager. Route 66 is a reformulation of the old Mustang Winter Lager. … Continue reading Another Route 66 beer rolling into stores
A TV reporter’s takes on Route 66
In recent days, Mark Rivera, a reporter for WAND-TV in Decatur, Ill., has posted on YouTube a few of his Route 66-related stories from central Illinois. They're all pretty good. The first is Bill Shea's Gas Station Museum in Springfield: https://youtu.be/kLpM0m43tnw Next is the Palms Grill in Atlanta, Ill.: https://youtu.be/7gYG8BvP0w8 And finally is Funks Grove … Continue reading A TV reporter’s takes on Route 66
More about Route 66 Beer
About a week ago, a new ad for Route 66 Beer showed up on the Internet: https://youtu.be/qGJx5rFYl7E Another ad was posted earlier in the month, although details were sketchy about the product -- other than the company was based in London and the only place in the U.S. to buy the beer was New York City. … Continue reading More about Route 66 Beer
The pie maker at Palms Grill Cafe
Meet Lumi Bekteshi, a Macedonia native who's an award-winning pie maker at the Palms Grill Cafe, along old Route 66 in Atlanta, Ill. https://youtu.be/49OObDEIQXQ This is part of the ongoing "Route 66 Stories" series from the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway.
It’s that time of year
In towns along Route 66 in Texas, New Mexico and Arizona during this time of the season, you'll find roadside stands where freshly picked Hatch green chile peppers are roasted and sold. This stand is in the parking lot of Mr. D'z Route 66 Diner, in Kingman, Ariz. https://youtu.be/M-PuxrnU7F0 We got big batch of green … Continue reading It’s that time of year
A visit to Ted Drewes Frozen Custard
There's no shortage of videos about Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, an honest-to-goodness landmark in St. Louis and Route 66 for about 80 years. But this one, produced by All About Business, is the best I've seen. It delves into the custard stand's history and includes an interview with Mr. Drewes himself. And the Ted Drewes … Continue reading A visit to Ted Drewes Frozen Custard
Rockwood Court restaurant reborn as Tubby’s Diner
A restaurant review in the Springfield News-Leader revealed that the historic Rockwood Court Restaurant in Springfield, Mo., recently was reborn as Tubby's Diner. The new owner, Jason Russell, remodeled the restaurant, improved the food, and restored its Route 66 charm, the newspaper reported. The site housed the first restaurant and motel on Route 66 in … Continue reading Rockwood Court restaurant reborn as Tubby’s Diner
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https://youtu.be/3CNZBAKjIVs According to information I've gleaned from its website and other records, Route 66 Beer is made in England as "a classic American lager." Route 66 Beer looked like this back in 2008. I couldn't find it in any Route 66 city. However, Beacon Wines and Spirits in New York City appears to be offering … Continue reading A word from our sponsor …
New cap on Route 66 sodas features Route 66 itself
Route 66 Sodas LLC today announced a new design on the bottle caps of its Route 66 Root Beer and other 12-ounce sodas that are sold in glass bottles. The company, based in the Route 66 town of Lebanon, Mo., decided to actually feature an image of the Mother Road on the cap. A photo of … Continue reading New cap on Route 66 sodas features Route 66 itself