I've seen in a couple blogs in recent days that the Metro Diner, at 3001 E. 11th St., aka Route 66, in Tulsa, is set to close Sept. 29. The University of Tulsa wants the land it's on to build a new entrance. So I called Metro Diner owner Jim Rowenhorst to confirm. This is … Continue reading ‘TU’s taking us over’
Category: Restaurants
Ike’s Chili House has reopened
Redforkhippie reported to me that while driving Tuesday night on Admiral Place, aka Route 66, in Tulsa, she noticed that the celebrated Ike's Chili House has reopened after a hiatus of several months. She said there was a prominent "Open" sign, and cars were parked all over the place in front of the restaurant, located … Continue reading Ike’s Chili House has reopened
Kicks for golfers
This article by Bradley S. Klein in Golfweek not only tells you where the courses are along the Mother Road in Arizona, but good places to eat and sleep, too. Even if you're not a duffer, the article contains plenty of ideas for the next time you visit the northern part of the Grand Canyon … Continue reading Kicks for golfers
Happier burger
Growing up in Sapulpa, Okla., Reggie Hankes and a buddy used to walk to the Happy Burger restaurant on Route 66 for a bite to eat. As he grew into adulthood, his sentimental attachment to the restaurant strengthened. Whenever he was in town, Hankes would stop by, he told the Sapulpa Daily Herald. It was … Continue reading Happier burger
Oklahoma governor to visit Route 66 restaurant
If you're planning to stop for a bite to eat at Al's Route 66 Cafe in Sapulpa, Okla., on Thursday afternoon, don't be surprised if you shake the governor's hand. Gov. Brad Henry is scheduled to visit Al's about 3:30 p.m. Thursday, according to the Sapulpa Daily Herald. Henry, a Democrat, is running for re-election … Continue reading Oklahoma governor to visit Route 66 restaurant
Is the Tri-County Truck Stop haunted?
The historic Tri-County Truck Stop on old Route 66 in Villa Ridge, Mo., is known by roadies for its good grub, especially its country ham, not paranormal activity. But Missouri Paranormal Research this month conducted what appears to be two extensive investigations of the truck stop for ghostlike activity. If nothing else, you can read … Continue reading Is the Tri-County Truck Stop haunted?
Old-fashioned soda fountain opens in Lincoln, Ill.
O'Donohue's Old-Fashioned Soda Fountain opened Thursday at 111-113 N. Kickapoo St. in downtown Lincoln, Ill., reports the Lincoln Courier. It sounds like the proprietors went all-out in creating a distinctive look: The soda fountain is along one silvery, glistening side of the business's two-part soda bar, the other, a repository for gallons of hard-serve, premium … Continue reading Old-fashioned soda fountain opens in Lincoln, Ill.
Meet me in St. Louis
Most roadies already know of the allures of St. Louis, but this article by the Calgary Sun serves as a good reminder -- many of the city's attractions are free, the excellent dining is less expensive than many other major U.S. cities, and the unique frozen treat that is Ted Drewes Frozen Custard on Route … Continue reading Meet me in St. Louis
Owner of White Fence Farm dies
This will sadden a lot of fried-chicken eaters in the Chicagoland area -- Doris Mae Hastert, owner of White Fence Farm on Route 66 in Lemont and a longtime greeter at the restaurant's front door, died at age 93 on Monday. White Fence Farm has been an area institution for about 50 years. It seats … Continue reading Owner of White Fence Farm dies
Last Shakey’s Pizza in Illinois to become a Diamond’s Buffet
Route 66 researcher Carl Johnson sent me this excerpt about the Shakey's Pizza chain that was published recently in the Springfield (Ill.) Journal-Register (I no longer have the link, as it's gone into a fee-based archive): Shakey's Restaurant, 2441 S. MacArthur Blvd., is changing its name to Diamond's Buffet Restaurant. Shakey's USA is going to … Continue reading Last Shakey’s Pizza in Illinois to become a Diamond’s Buffet