The Bloomington (Ill.) Pantagraph has more about the reopening of the long-closed, historic Palms Grill on Route 66 in Atlanta, Ill. Palm trees were first placed in the cafe by Atlanta resident Robert Adams, who opened the eatery in August 1934. Adams was inspired by palms he saw in California. Customers also get a taste … Continue reading More on the Palms Grill reopening
Category: Restaurants
Students take a closer look at Route 66
The Prairie, a student-run newspaper at West Texas A&M University, has published a special issue that takes a closer look at historic Route 66, particularly in the Amarillo area. There's an overview of the road's history and a closer look at a number of businesses, including the Texas Ivy antique store, the Golden Light Cafe, … Continue reading Students take a closer look at Route 66
Rock Cafe update
I guess the rebuilding of the Rock Cafe in Stroud, Okla., was going too smoothly to last. The reconstruction of the historic Route 66 restaurant after a fire a year ago has encountered a few snags in recent days, including the previously mentioned problems with a vent hood that should be rectified by midweek and … Continue reading Rock Cafe update
The Golden Light shines through
Roy McCoy, a correspondent with KAMR-TV in Amarillo, checks out that city's historic Golden Light Cafe, located on the main alignment of Route 66 through town. Click here to see the video. Roadfood.com also lists it as a recommended restaurant in the area.
Where is Rory now?
Roadies and folks in the Texas Panhandle probably already know the answer to this question about chef and former reality-TV contestant Rory Schepisi. But the Food Network decided to check back with previous "The Next Food Network Star" contestants, including Schepisi from Season 3.
Java Stop in Dwight is closing
The Java Stop, an espresso stand on Route 66 in Dwight, Ill., that earned praise for its architectural design, is set to close by the end of the month, reports regular reader DynoDave. Via e-mail: I'm sad to report that their site says their last day of regular operation is tomorrow, Sunday the 10th. They … Continue reading Java Stop in Dwight is closing
Palms Grill resurrected
The historic Palms Grill Cafe in the Route 66 town of Atlanta, Ill., reopened last month after being shuttered for more than 30 years. I'm not sure who shot and edited this video of the Palms Grill operating again, but it's good. I hear a lot of folks complaining about how much Route 66 has … Continue reading Palms Grill resurrected
Competitive eaters rejoice
Tucked into this feature story from The Ranger, based in Amarillo College, about the Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo is this item: Next summer, the meat mecca will have its biggest event ever. In 2010, the Big Texan will celebrate its 50th anniversary. The International Competitive Eaters Association will join in the fun. "There … Continue reading Competitive eaters rejoice
Book review: “The Route 66 St. Louis Cookbook”
First-time author Norma Maret Bolin's "The Route 66 St. Louis Cookbook" has the words "St. Louis" in slightly larger type than the rest of the title of the book's cover. This is telling. Her book (paperback, 174 pages, $19.95) is considerably more focused on famed restaurants of the entire St. Louis area than just those … Continue reading Book review: “The Route 66 St. Louis Cookbook”
Notes from the road
It's a busy weekend for many roadies. First, the Arizona Route 66 Association's 22nd annual Fun Run begins Friday. The Kingman Daily Miner has a schedule and a preview. Second, the Illinois Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor celebration in northern Illinois is Saturday and Sunday. The Pontiac Daily Leader also has a preview. The Bloomington … Continue reading Notes from the road