Dawn Welch, owner of the Rock Cafe on Route 66 in Stroud, Okla., will make an appearance on NBC-TV's "Today" show at 8:49 a.m. Central on Thursday. According to her "Dollars to Donuts" blog, Welch will be making her three-cheese white lasagna on the show. Welch is there to plug her new book, "Dollars to … Continue reading Rock Cafe owner will be on “Today” show
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Notes from the road
The Pontiac Walldog Committee, which has helped beautify downtown Pontiac, Ill., with a series of murals and related festivals, now wants to open a Walldog Mural and Sign Art Museum in Pontiac, according to news release from the city's tourism department. The primary purpose of the museum is to pay homage to the men and … Continue reading Notes from the road
New bottles introduced for Route 66 Sodas
Today, the folks at Route 66 Sodas in Wilmington, Ill., sent the new bottles for its Route 66 Orange Soda, Route 66 Lime Soda and Route 66 Cream Soda. Each bottle has its own text and image on the back that pays tribute to certain historical landmarks on Route 66. The Orange Soda tells about … Continue reading New bottles introduced for Route 66 Sodas
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Since Paul Newman's death in 2008, speculation has run rampant on whether Disney-Pixar will revive his Doc Hudson character for the "Cars" sequel. Larry the Cable Guy, who portrayed Mater in the original "Cars," told the Whig Standard of Kingston, Ontario, that the Doc Hudson character has been essentially retired: "It's a shame he's still … Continue reading Notes from the road
A pie-in-the-sky place
Longtime roadie Dave Hoekstra of the Chicago Sun-Times takes a closer look at the restored and historic Palms Grill Cafe on old Route 66 in Atlanta, Ill. Apparently the restaurant, in addition to its old-time atmosphere, is making a name for itself because of its pies. And an Albanian immigrant named Lumi Bektoshi, who is … Continue reading A pie-in-the-sky place
Book review: “Dollars to Donuts”
Dawn Welch's story of as a young Oklahoma woman who became the successful owner of the historic Rock Cafe, served as the inspiration for Sally in the hit Disney/Pixar animated film "Cars," and then resurrected the restaurant after a devastating fire last year, would serve as compelling material for a book. But her first book, … Continue reading Book review: “Dollars to Donuts”
Notes from the road
Megan Carter e-mailed a few days ago to report that she's suspending her quest to ride a part of Route 66 on horseback until spring, simply because winter will inevitably set in. However, it's too bad she didn't continue her riding for another week or two; the weather in the Midwest has been incredibly nice … Continue reading Notes from the road
State fair victory spices up Gallup business
The Gallup (N.M.) Independent reports that business has boomed at Badlands Burgers of Grants, N.M., since the Route 66 restaurant won the Governor's Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge at the New Mexico State Fair in September. On a recent Monday the parking lot was packed, and the line to order a now-famous burger was pushing the … Continue reading State fair victory spices up Gallup business
Cozy dogs and Ted Drewes
You can't do much better than this. Cozy dogs from the Cozy Dog Drive-In in Springfield, Ill., and frozen custard from Ted Drewes Frozen Custard in St. Louis will be among the fare served at the St. Louis Route 66 Festival next weekend at the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge, reports the Suburban Journals. Both … Continue reading Cozy dogs and Ted Drewes
Rendezvous Report
Here is some coverage from the Route 66 Rendezvous this weekend in San Bernardino, Calif. --- A lucky reporter at the Redlands Daily Facts tried the fare at the barbecue booths at the festival. --- The Contra Costa Times takes a closer look at the alternative-fuel vehicles and other "green" practices at the event. --- … Continue reading Rendezvous Report