Dr. Paul Reagan attempted to meet the Big Daddy challenge at Al's Route 66 Cafe in Sapulpa, Okla, according to the Sapulpa Daily Herald. The Big Daddy is a 66-ounce hamburger, three pounds of fries and a 32-ounce milkshake. To get the $35 meal for free, you have to consume it all in 66 minutes. … Continue reading Big Daddy meal is too big for this eater
Category: Restaurants
“Let’s get a corn dog”
Charles Storch of the Chicago Tribune caves in to his cravings for a corn dog and ends up writing an exemplary article about the Cozy Dog Drive-In on Route 66 in Springfield, Ill. Not only does he touch on the Birthplace of the Corn Dog's past, present and likely future, but he also talks to … Continue reading “Let’s get a corn dog”
Steak ‘n Shake may land on historic register
The Steak 'n Shake at St. Louis Street and National Avenue in Springfield, Mo., may soon be listed on the National Register of Historic Places, reports the Springfield News-Leader. This particular franchise was built in 1962, and its owner, Gary Leonard, has made it a point to keep the retro-looking restaurant looking spiffy. The article … Continue reading Steak ‘n Shake may land on historic register
A nostalgic visit to the Metro Diner
Ace Jackalope pays a visit to and shoots a lot of excellent photos Tulsa's Metro Diner, which may or may not be in its final days. Either way, the current location will eventually make way for a new entrance to the University of Tulsa. This isn't a hopeful sign for the Metro's future in a … Continue reading A nostalgic visit to the Metro Diner
Lunch at Lucille’s Roadhouse
While briefly at a hotel in Weatherford, Okla., on Wednesday, I chatted with a young man behind the front desk. He'd mentioned he worked evenings at the new Route 66-themed restaurant in town, Lucille's Roadhouse. I asked him what's the best thing on the Lucille's menu. He grinned. "The fried onion burgers. Definitely," he said. … Continue reading Lunch at Lucille’s Roadhouse
Lucille’s Roadhouse is open
The diner portion of the new Lucille's Roadhouse in Weatherford, Okla., has been open for a couple days. For now, it is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day but Sunday. Eventually, it will be open seven days a week. It's at 1301 Airport Road in Weatherford, at a T-intersection of Route 66 … Continue reading Lucille’s Roadhouse is open
A roadie in the making
For his son's 10th birthday, Michael Bates of the Batesline blog in Tulsa took him down Route 66 for an overnight trip to Oklahoma City. They checked out older alignments, saw the Round Barn, cruised Davenport's brick streets, had a terrific time at Frontier City, talked about Radiator Springs in the movie "Cars," and at … Continue reading A roadie in the making
New Super business in Missouri
Route66TVonline.com, which is turning into quite a Route 66 resource for the Missouri-Kansas-Oklahoma tri-state area, reports that a new business has opened on the Mother Road in Carterville, Mo. It's the Superman on 66 Ice Cream Parlor and Museum. Owned and operated by Larry Tamminen, a 44-year resident of Carterville, this unique business features a … Continue reading New Super business in Missouri
Restaurant inspired by Lucille’s to open next month
The Associated Press is reporting that a restaurant inspired by Lucille's in Hydro, Okla., will open in nearby Weatherford in August. Rick Koch, owner of the soon-to-open business, told me last week that Lucille's Roadhouse has a tentative opening date of Aug. 1. It was going to open late July, but he said they had … Continue reading Restaurant inspired by Lucille’s to open next month
City of Lincoln may condemn The Mill
The city of Lincoln, Ill., has filed a public-nuisance complaint against the owner of The Mill, a long-closed restaurant on Route 66 that resembles a windmill, reports the Lincoln Courier. The Mill originally opened at the Blue Mill in 1929, which had an lighted, revolving windmill. The restaurant closed in 1996, and the building has … Continue reading City of Lincoln may condemn The Mill