The historic Crossroads Diner, on a newer alignment of Route 66 in Mount Olive, Ill., is offering the Crossroads Burger challenge to prospective competitive eaters, starting today. The Crossroads Burger challenge consists of a 60-ounce burger and fries. If you eat everything in an hour, you get it all for free and win a T-shirt. If … Continue reading Mount Olive restaurant adds a big challenge to its menu
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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
What will become of Ernie Edwards’ secret sauce?
Ernie Edwards, the longtime proprietor of the Pig Hip Restaurant along Route 66 in Broadwell, Ill., had long claimed that the sauce he used for his Pig Hip ham sandwiches would go with him to the grave. With Edwards' death last week, that appeared to be the case. Or does it? Phil Luciano, a columnist … Continue reading What will become of Ernie Edwards’ secret sauce?
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
Cuba soon will have a Root 66 farmers market
The organizer of a new farmers market in Cuba, Mo., is seeking vendors -- and Route 66 customers -- when her Root 66 Market later this month, reported the Cuba Free Press. Kelly Stroh is opening the market the same weekend as the annual Run to the Rocker footrace event on March 31, which goes from … Continue reading Cuba soon will have a Root 66 farmers market
Food offerings at Cars Land revealed
The Disney Parks Blog on Friday released some of the food offerings that are coming to the Cars Land amusement park inside Disney California Adventure Park. Cars Land is inspired by the fictional Route 66 town of Radiator Springs, as shown in the Disney-Pixar films "Cars" and "Cars 2." Here are the real-life inspirations to Radiator Springs. Flo's … Continue reading Food offerings at Cars Land revealed
Albuquerque restaurant bottling the world’s hottest salsa
El Pinto Restaurant in Albuquerque now is making the hottest salsa in the world, reported the Albuquerque Journal. The salsa is called Scorpion Salsa. The newspaper reported: The Trinidad Scorpion pepper was certified by the Chile Pepper Institute at New Mexico State University as one of the top three hottest peppers in the world. El … Continue reading Albuquerque restaurant bottling the world’s hottest salsa
Persian food at an Okie barbecue restaurant
This Land Press a few months ago produced this video about the Golden Saddle restaurant, which is on Tulsa's Admiral Place alignment of Route 66. Not only does the Golden Saddle serve such typical Oklahoma delights as steak and barbecue, but also Persian dishes. That's because the restaurant is owned by an Iranian immigrant: https://youtu.be/0M1gC60BqUc … Continue reading Persian food at an Okie barbecue restaurant
Enjoy a tipple in Edwardsville
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch today mentioned two wineries that operate on the metro-east side of the region -- including one on Route 66 in Edwardsville, Ill. On the outside Springers Creek Winery may look like a corner bar, but the two-building winery has received state and national attention. Last year, the Edwardsville winery was inducted … Continue reading Enjoy a tipple in Edwardsville
The Sooner State’s best BBQ
I'm sticking my neck out, but I'm going to say it anyway -- Burn Co. BBQ in Tulsa serves the best barbecue I've had in Oklahoma. I've visited great places in the Sooner State, including Van's Pig Stand in Shawnee and The Boundary on 66 near Luther. But I've eaten three times at Burn Co. … Continue reading The Sooner State’s best BBQ