The Barstow Route 66 Mother Road Museum in Barstow, Calif., will mark its eighth anniversary with a special event on Saturday, June 14, reports the Desert Dispatch. There will be a car and motorcycle show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. that day. A registration form for those wanting to participate is here. One of … Continue reading Barstow museum to mark eighth anniversary
Category: Restaurants
“Rise up … c’mon, rise up”
This song has been echoing through my head since the Rock Cafe was destroyed by fire. The Boss often has been likened to a revival preacher at his fiery shows. But here, he truly shows his gospel side. This is dedicated to Dawn and the rest of the Rock Cafe gang.
Rock Cafe will be rebuilt
This sort of became buried in amid all the happenings and photos in yesterday's post about the fire that destroyed the Rock Cafe in Stroud, Okla., but it bears repeating: Owner Dawn Welch plans to rebuild the historic Route 66 restaurant. According to the Daily Oklahoman: "There's no way I will let the Rock Cafe … Continue reading Rock Cafe will be rebuilt
UPDATED: Rock Cafe destroyed by fire
The Rock Cafe of Stroud, Okla., which has served hungry travelers on Route 66 since the 1930s, burned to the ground late Tuesday night. Dawn Welch, who has owned the Rock Cafe since 1993, called us late Tuesday to let us know about the blaze. As of this writing, shortly after 1 a.m., firefighters were … Continue reading UPDATED: Rock Cafe destroyed by fire
Leave the driving to them
Here's a good idea: Esotouric, a husband-and-wife team that specializes in offbeat bus tours of the Los Angeles region, led one down Route 66 on Saturday, reported the Pasadena Star-News. Sights included the Aztec Hotel in Monrovia, the last commercial citrus orchard in Sierra Madre and the Golden Spur restaurant in Glendora. One particularly intriguing … Continue reading Leave the driving to them
Dining at the end of the road
The Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, Calif., isn't officially at the western end of Route 66. But it's only a block or so away from that terminus, and it's a symbolic end of the Mother Road for many travelers. Other than a hotdog stand or two, the closest place to have a meal at … Continue reading Dining at the end of the road
A taste of summer
Here's a video tribute to a Route 66 legend in St. Louis -- Ted Drewes Frozen Custard. It's the best place for frozen treats on the Mother Road, and maybe anywhere. Music is "The Sweetest Thing" by U2.
A dining option?
The Springfield (Mo.) News-Leader published a review of a restaurant on Route 66 of which I was unfamiliar. It's the Rockwood Court Cafe at 2204 W. College St. in Springfield. The reviewer summed it up as: "Delicious home-style food at great prices in an eclectic atmosphere make the Rockwood Court and Café stand out on … Continue reading A dining option?
La Posada chef will publish a cookbook
John Sharpe, chef and owner of the Turquoise Room restaurant housed in La Posada in Winslow, Ariz., announced Monday that he will be publishing a cookbook in October. According to the news release: The book will be available exclusively through the restaurant or on our website. This book will be more than a cookbook. The … Continue reading La Posada chef will publish a cookbook
Copper Cart restaurant reopens
Route 66 enthusiast Don Gray reports that the Copper Cart restaurant in Seligman, Ariz., reopened this week. It was closed and for sale for some time. He said the historic Route 66 restaurant has been remodeled, as shown by one of Gray's photos here. Funny how things work on Route 66 ... after a week … Continue reading Copper Cart restaurant reopens