KOLR/KSFX has a story about the recent reopening of Wrink's Market on Route 66 in Lebanon, Mo. Glen Wrinkle ran the store for more than 50 years until he died in 2005. Glen's son, Terry, reopened the store this summer. “And after I started up, all of dad's customers come in going ‘We want a … Continue reading Wrink’s reborn
Category: Restaurants
Route 66 building owner seeks help from city
A few months ago, it was reported that Terri Ryburn had purchased a historic gas station at 305 Pine St. in Normal, Ill., with the hopes of remodeling it into a bed-and-breakfast, restaurant, gift shop and a Route 66 visitors center. WJBC radio reports that Ryburn says the repairs have been more expensive than anticipated, … Continue reading Route 66 building owner seeks help from city
Fontana restaurant set to reopen
The Red Hill Coffee Shop along Route 66 in Fontana, Calif., was long a favorite of locals and had been operating since 1987. But it was forced to close July 3 when an out-of-control truck snapped off a supporting beam of the restaurant. The city condemned the compromised structure. According to the Fontana Herald News, … Continue reading Fontana restaurant set to reopen
Town asks for county help with Red Cedar Inn
Pacific, Mo., is asking for help from St. Louis County Executive Charles Dooley in the city's possible purchase of the closed Red Cedar Inn and converting it into a historical museum, reports the Tri-County Journal. The Red Cedar Inn, 1047 E. Osage St. (Old Highway 66), closed in March 2005 after more than 70 years … Continue reading Town asks for county help with Red Cedar Inn
Can anyone translate?
Levi provides a video report about POPS on Route 66 in Arcadia, Okla. But I have no idea what he thinks, because his thoughts are expressed in American Sign Language. So ... can anyone give a rough translation of what he's saying? The video also contains a few still photographs of what's inside POPS.
What’s cooking at Boot Hill?
Here in Oklahoma, I haven't been able to go to Vega, Texas, and check out Rory Schepisi's recently opened Boot Hill Saloon & Grill on Route 66. However, the Amarillo Globe-News visited, and published a story about it Tuesday (free registration required). Some tidbits from the well-rounded article: Schepisi is considering opening another restaurant, in … Continue reading What’s cooking at Boot Hill?
Jewel of the Southwest
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch this weekend had an article about the history and rebirth of La Posada, a former Harvey House, on Route 66 in Winslow, Ariz. Even though it's been a major attraction for several years, owner Alan Affeldt isn't done. He's undertaking a landscaping project at La Posada that will cost about a … Continue reading Jewel of the Southwest
Notes from the road
We discovered that Wings Hamburgers and Brother Arthur's Bililian Fish at 3409 E. Admiral in Tulsa has closed. There will be an auction at 10 a.m. Saturday to sell off the contents -- including a slew of collectibles -- of the recently shuttered Hillbillee's Cafe and Bed and Breakfast in Arcadia, Okla. More details from … Continue reading Notes from the road
Birthday gift for Pig Hip owner
The Pig Hip restaurant on Route 66 in Broadwell, Ill., burned to the ground this spring. But a historical marker was erected on the site Wednesday, a few days after owner Ernie Edwards' 90th birthday, reports the Lincoln Courier. It's a 1,780-pound pink granite boulder, and a bronze marker attached to it says: "Pig Hip … Continue reading Birthday gift for Pig Hip owner
Book review: “Roadside Attractions”
Rating high on our wish list is an updated volume of "Roadside America." "New Roadside America," an irreverent but fond look at highway oddities, proved to be a critical influence to us at Route 66 News. The Roadside America site is still going strong, but the dead-tree version hasn't been updated since 1992. Brian and … Continue reading Book review: “Roadside Attractions”