Frisco's Grill & Pub, a fixture in downtown Cuba, Missouri, for over 20 years, has been put up for sale for $1.4 million. The restaurant's Facebook account announced on Saturday that it had been put up for sale. Frisco's is one block off Route 66 and is listed by Century 21 Commercial. Jimmy West is … Continue reading Frisco’s Grill & Pub in downtown Cuba put on the market for $1.4 million
Category: Restaurants
Highway Hot Dog opens in Historic Seligman Sundries building
Highway Hot Dog has opened along Route 66 in the century-old building that was once known as Historic Seligman Sundries in Seligman, Arizona. The recent opening of the restaurant at 22395 W. Old Highway 66 was announced in a post on the Doing Life in Seligman Facebook page. It specializes in all-beef hot dogs and … Continue reading Highway Hot Dog opens in Historic Seligman Sundries building
Rosie the Riveter fiberglass giant arrives at Meadow Gold District of Tulsa
Rosie the Riveter, a variation on the UniRoyal Gal model of fiberglass giants, arrived in Tulsa on Thursday and was erected along Route 66 in the Meadow Gold District. Local entrepreneur Mary Beth Babcock, who shepherded the creation of Rosie and other Muffler Men in the area, was there with her camera: Local photographer Mike … Continue reading Rosie the Riveter fiberglass giant arrives at Meadow Gold District of Tulsa
Founders of Frontier Restaurant to be honored by New Mexico Restaurant Association
The founders of the iconic Frontier Restaurant along Route 66 in Albuquerque will be given the lifetime achievement award at the New Mexico Restaurant Association’s Hospitality Industry Awards. Larry and Dorothy Rainosek founded the Frontier near the University of New Mexico campus in 1971. They also later founded the small Golden Pride restaurant chain in … Continue reading Founders of Frontier Restaurant to be honored by New Mexico Restaurant Association
The Landing Pad in Wilmington earns Bureau Innovation Award at regional conference
Heritage Corridor Destinations announced earlier this month that it was honored with the Bureau Innovation Award from the Upper Midwest Conference and Visitors Bureau for The Landing Pad, just a few steps from the iconic Gemini Giant in Wilmington, Illinois. The honor was given earlier this month at the Upper Midwest Conference and Visitors Bureau Fall Conference in … Continue reading The Landing Pad in Wilmington earns Bureau Innovation Award at regional conference
Route 66 art show opens at Amarillo Art Institute
The Amarillo Art Institute in Amarillo, Texas, is hosting an exhibit, "The Mother Road — Open Air, Open Road," of dozens of paintings of Route 66 landmarks and signs. The exhibit runs through Sept. 26 at AAI’s Vermillion Gallery at 3701 Plains Blvd. According to the Amarillo Globe-News: The show, the first joint effort between … Continue reading Route 66 art show opens at Amarillo Art Institute
Kix on 66 owners buy Loretta’s Burrito Hut building in Tucumcari
The owners of the fire-damaged Kix on 66 restaurant in Tucumcari, New Mexico, have agreed in principle to buy the Loretta's Burrito Hut building down the street and move its operations there. If the transaction and transition go smoothly, Kix may reopen at the Loretta's location as Sidekix on 66 as early as October. Loretta's … Continue reading Kix on 66 owners buy Loretta’s Burrito Hut building in Tucumcari
Mel-O-Cream Donuts unveils new sign near its Route 66 store in Springfield
Mel-O-Cream Donuts recently unveiled a new sign at its store along Route 66 in Springfield, Illinois. The sign is shaped like a Route 66 shield doughnut (naturally). The store also announced during the event that it will have extended hours (until 6 p.m.) and new menu items, including ice cream. This particular Mel-O-Cream is at … Continue reading Mel-O-Cream Donuts unveils new sign near its Route 66 store in Springfield
Supertam on 66 owners open fifth Route 66-related shop in region
Chris and Andrea Briley are perhaps best known for owning the Supertam on 66 ice cream shop in Carterville, Missouri. But business columnist Wally Kennedy of the Joplin Globe reported the Brileys recently opened their fifth Route 66-related shop -- Briley’s Ice Cream, Soda & Gifts at 901 S. Main St. in Joplin. The others are … Continue reading Supertam on 66 owners open fifth Route 66-related shop in region
Rod’s Steak House in Williams reopens after years-long closure
The historic Rod's Steak House in Williams, Arizona, reopened Saturday under new ownership after it shuttered during the COVID-19 pandemic several years ago. Kennelly Concepts spent months remodeling and restoring the Route 66 landmark, which dates to 1946. Williams Mayor Don Dent, former Rod's owner Lawrence Sanchez and Tom Kennelly celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony … Continue reading Rod’s Steak House in Williams reopens after years-long closure