Before a big football game, it's common for the governors of the teams' respective states to make a friendly wager. It's not a serious thing, but serves more as a small publicity boost for companies and products in each state. For instance, if a team from Wisconsin is involved, it's certain the wager will involve … Continue reading A tasty wager
Category: Food
It may be ugly, but it’s tasty
Lynn Grisard Fullman, aka the Food Detective for the Birmingham (Ala.) News, put out a list of highlights in the past year, and the Midpoint Cafe in Adrian, Texas, made the cut: Ugly?: Well, Joann Harwell at MidPoint Cafe along Historic Route 66 near Amarillo, Texas, actually bestowed the title herself to her chocolate-peanut butter … Continue reading It may be ugly, but it’s tasty
Fabulous Freddie’s
We decided to check out a new eating spot on the 11th Street alignment of Route 66 in Tulsa, even though the restaurant itself isn't new. Freddie's Hamburgers has been a favorite of Tulsans since 1954. It has spent most of its years at 802 S. Lewis Ave. But in May, it opened another location … Continue reading Fabulous Freddie’s
A taste of Buffalo out west
The next time you're hankering for Buffalo wings, go to the Monte Vista Fire Station in Albuquerque. Yes, Albuquerque. According to Duke City Fix, a native New Yorker raves about the wings there: The New Yorker (who has eaten many times at the primordial source of Buffalo wings: the Anchor Bar), likes that the Fire … Continue reading A taste of Buffalo out west
Stomp the grapes
Route 66 Cellars in Needles, Calif., stomped a bunch of grapes in the traditional method -- bare feet -- on Saturday, reports the Mohave Daily News. It was "just for fun," but the owners of the wine cellars hope to make it an an annual event. A photo of the business' Grape Stomp can be … Continue reading Stomp the grapes
4M Farms is burglarized again
The Rolla (Mo.) Daily News reports that the 4M Farms and Vineyards, owned by Marvin and Donna Rippelmeyer along old Route 66 near St. James, was burglarized Friday. Unfortunately, it's not the first time: “We’ve been robbed four or five times at the Rosati Winery, we’ve been robbed three times here, three times at our … Continue reading 4M Farms is burglarized again
Route 66 blog roundup
Margaret is traveling down Route 66 and has a blog about it, getyourkicks. Jerome Prophet has been posting pictures of window murals from the International Route 66 Mother Road Festival in Springfield, Ill. Brent's Blog is doing a Route 66 trip to Vegas. For you cheapskates out there, Jhariman has a few downloads from the … Continue reading Route 66 blog roundup
Try the French silk pie
The Country Dove Gifts and Tea Room along Route 66 in Elk City, Okla., is known far and wide for its French silk pie. The Daily Oklahoman went there to investigate. The owners did reveal a few things about the pie: "The French silk pie recipe is from a cookbook, I think it was originally … Continue reading Try the French silk pie
Bring an appetite
A Taste of Route 66, described as a "self-paced dining tour," is scheduled for Saturday in the Pomona, Calif., area. There will be four stops, and a lot of prizes will be given to participants. The fee is $16 in advance or $19 on the day of the event. It starts at the Pomona Elks … Continue reading Bring an appetite
Meet me in St. Louis
Most roadies already know of the allures of St. Louis, but this article by the Calgary Sun serves as a good reminder -- many of the city's attractions are free, the excellent dining is less expensive than many other major U.S. cities, and the unique frozen treat that is Ted Drewes Frozen Custard on Route … Continue reading Meet me in St. Louis