A few weeks ago, a woman was shot in the right ear during karaoke night at the historic Luna Cafe, along old Route 66 in Mitchell, Ill. I didn't take much note of it, thinking it was random violence. However, this report in the Edwardsville Intelligencer indicates the Luna may be attracting a nastier clientele. … Continue reading Local officials keep closer watch on Luna Cafe
Category: Restaurants
A note from the past
Greene HD Productions has posted another episode of "Route 66: The Marathon Tour." This one, which starts in Chicago, is going to be bittersweet for a many longtime roadies. First, it contains an interview with Zora Vidas, longtime owner of the historic Wishing Well Motel in Countryside, Ill. Vidas died a few years ago, and … Continue reading A note from the past
Zeno’s goes on the market
The historic Zeno's Motel & Steakhouse along old Route 66 in Rolla, Mo., is up for sale for $2.2 million. The restaurant and motel, which date to 1956, is listed with Heyle Realtors in Springfield, Mo. The complex includes 50 guest rooms, an indoor and outdoor pool, banquet facilities, lounge, and the restaurant. A longtime … Continue reading Zeno’s goes on the market
Lexington restaurant is up for sale
The Filling Station restaurant just off Route 66 in Lexington, Ill., is for sale for $295,000 after it closed two months ago. The restaurant, which first opened in 1982, is listed on a Coldwell Banker real-estate site. Kacie Rodriguez, a Realtor for Coldwell Banker in nearby Bloomington, said the restaurant was first listed on Feb. 27. … Continue reading Lexington restaurant is up for sale
Lake City Diner in Santa Rosa will reopen
The Lake City Diner along Route 66 in Santa Rosa, N.M., will reopen in early May after it abruptly closed a few months ago, according to the current print edition of the Guadalupe County Communicator, based in Santa Rosa. The newspaper reports that the restaurant, housed in a 1901 downtown building, will reopen under new … Continue reading Lake City Diner in Santa Rosa will reopen
Auto dealership can expand without affecting Rod’s Grill
A Mercedes Benz dealership in Arcadia, Calif., can proceed with its long-coveted expansion without affecting the historic Rod's Grill restaurant, reported the Pasadena Star-News. Rusnak Arcadia had long wanted the Rod's Grill lot for an expansion, or it threatened to move to another town. The owner of Rod's Grill had successfully fought the dealership's efforts … Continue reading Auto dealership can expand without affecting Rod’s Grill
Magazine: Rod’s Steak House one of Arizona’s best
I'd heard a couple of weeks ago that Arizona Highways magazine in its April issue had chosen Rod's Steak House, a stalwart establishment in Williams, Ariz., since 1946, one of the 25 best restaurants in the state. The magazine, which I recently received in the mail, did more than just give Rod's a listing. Check … Continue reading Magazine: Rod’s Steak House one of Arizona’s best
Tucumcari Tonite
A slide show of the Route 66 town in eastern New Mexico.
“Man vs. Food” host visits World’s Largest Rocker
Adam Richman, host of the Travel Channel's "Man vs. Food" program, yesterday visited Fanning 66 Outpost on Route 66 in Fanning, Mo., including the complex's World's Largest Rocker. Sure enough, Fanning Outpost has posted on its Facebook page several photos of Richman, including having a seat on the rocker. Richman wasn't there to take on … Continue reading “Man vs. Food” host visits World’s Largest Rocker
La Posada chef receives prestigious nomination
John Sharpe, chef of the Turquoise Room restaurant in the historic La Posada hotel in Winslow, Ariz., received a nomination as one of the country's best chefs by the James Beard Foundation, according to the Arizona Republic. Sharpe is one of the 20 semifinalists -- including those in Aspen, Santa Fe, and Las Vegas -- … Continue reading La Posada chef receives prestigious nomination