If you're traveling in Poland, you might do a double-take when you encounter this restaurant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRGe_ROYFCM
Category: Restaurants
Help requested in re-creating Riviera Roadhouse
Willem Bor of the Netherlands plans to build a miniature of the historic Riviera Roadhouse, which was destroyed by fire in June 2010. Bor is planning on building the former Gardner, Ill., tavern to 1/50th scale. Here are samples of his work: Bor hopes to donate this future work to the Illinois Route 66 Hall … Continue reading Help requested in re-creating Riviera Roadhouse
Eagle Hotel in Wilmington put up for sale
The historic Eagle Hotel along Route 66 in Wilmington, Ill., has been put up for sale, according to a story in the Chicago Sun-Times. The item was tucked into a story about the Launching Pad Drive-In restaurant in Wilmington also being put up for sale, which Route 66 News reported a few weeks ago. The … Continue reading Eagle Hotel in Wilmington put up for sale
New Oklahoma guide touts restaurant options
If you're traveling Route 66 through the Sooner State and wondering about a place to eat, the state tourism department has just published its Discover Oklahoma Destination Dining Guide to help you decide, according to The Oklahoman newspaper. This food lovers' companion was compiled by the experts from the “Discover Oklahoma” television show and is the … Continue reading New Oklahoma guide touts restaurant options
New life for a watering hole
Along Watson Road (aka Route 66) in west St. Louis County, there once was a friendly bar called George's Route 66 Bar and Grill, which became Cruisin' Route 66. Then the bar closed. Those wondering what happened to that watering hole should find the answers in this week's Riverfront Times. In the regular Bartender of … Continue reading New life for a watering hole
Golden Light Cantina reopens after renovations
The Golden Light Cantina, a music nightclub next to the historic Golden Light Cafe on Route 66 in Amarillo, Texas, reopened Friday after being closed since Jan. 2 for a face-lift, according to the Amarillo Globe News. The site, at 2209 S.W. Sixth Ave., has undergone renovations, including new bathrooms, extra seating, upgraded equipment and, … Continue reading Golden Light Cantina reopens after renovations
Market C in Oklahoma City closing tomorrow
Market C, a gourmet prepared-foods store in a converted Phillips 66 gas station along Route 66 in Oklahoma City, will cease operations Friday, reported The Oklahoman. A group led by restaurateurs Keith and Heather Paul owned the business. It also announced the closure of their Iron Starr Urban Barbecue restaurant in town in nearby Norman, … Continue reading Market C in Oklahoma City closing tomorrow
Bizarre accident damages Rod’s Steakhouse
A strange accident involving a horse-drawn carriage and a loose pit bull dog caused damage to the historic Rod's Steakhouse in Williams, Ariz., on Thursday, according to a story in the Williams-Grand Canyon News. A Cowboy Service Carriage pulled by Razz, a 17-year-old horse, crashed through a window about 8 p.m. at the restaurant, which … Continue reading Bizarre accident damages Rod’s Steakhouse
Former Parkey’s restaurant building razed
I received an e-mail Thursday afternoon from Randy Chevrier at Paintmaster Collision Center in Tulsa that the building that once housed Parkey's Restaurant along 11th Street (aka Route 66) near Sheridan Road in Tulsa was being torn down. I wasn't able to track much down about the location online, but Chevrier provided informative tidbits, including … Continue reading Former Parkey’s restaurant building razed
Another word from our sponsor
Here's another ad from Schlotzsky's Route 66 promotion last summer: