Del's Restaurant, which has served locals and travelers along Route 66 in Tucumcari, New Mexico, for more than 60 years, underwent an ownership change last week. Chase Waters, a Tucumcari native who first worked at Del's as a 15-year-old, on Wednesday took over the restaurant from sisters Yvonne Braziel and Yvette Peacock, who had run … Continue reading Del’s Restaurant in Tucumcari undergoes first ownership change in quarter-century
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Box Car BBQ building in Sapulpa becomes a medical marijuana dispensary
The old Box Car BBQ building along Route 66 on the west side of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, recently reopened as a Cannected Dispensary to sell medical marijuana, according to the Sapulpa Times. The interesting twist is the dispensary's owner is the son of the restaurant's longtime proprietor, George Groenwold. Lance Groenwold made his intentions known for … Continue reading Box Car BBQ building in Sapulpa becomes a medical marijuana dispensary
Doc’s Soda Fountain in Girard is up for sale
Doc's Soda Fountain in downtown Girard, Illinois, is on the market, according to a recent Facebook post from ROUTE Magazine. Here's what the post stated: ANOTHER GREAT ROUTE 66 SPOT IS UP FOR SALEDoc's Soda Fountain in the heart of Girard, Illinois, is up for sale. What a great opportunity for someone to own a … Continue reading Doc’s Soda Fountain in Girard is up for sale
Denny’s launching America’s Diner Hiring Tour along Route 66
Denny's on Thursday announced it is launching an "America's Diner Hiring Tour" on Route 66 from St. Louis to Los Angeles to hire 20,000 new workers for its restaurant chain. The tour will make stops at these locations: Monday, June 28, at 8 a.m. – 10575 Watson Road, St. Louis, MissouriTuesday, June 29, at 8 a.m. – 1617 SW 74th Street, Oklahoma CityWednesday, … Continue reading Denny’s launching America’s Diner Hiring Tour along Route 66
Otter Cove Diner and Gift Shop in Miami scheduled to open July 1
The Route 66-themed Otter Cove Diner and Gift Shop, located in a former gas station at a prominent corner of Route 66 in Miami, Oklahoma, is scheduled to open its doors July 1. The diner announced its imminent opening with a Facebook post last week: The Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma last year purchased the former … Continue reading Otter Cove Diner and Gift Shop in Miami scheduled to open July 1
A Slice of Pie restaurant opens second location in St. Robert
A Slice of Pie restaurant, a mainstay in Rolla, Missouri, since opening just off Route 66 three decades ago, has opened a second location 25 miles west in St. Robert, Missouri. The bakery announced on Facebook on Wednesday the opening of its second site in St. Robert. The address there is 1106 Old Route 66. … Continue reading A Slice of Pie restaurant opens second location in St. Robert
FourWay restaurant in Cuba reopens as Weir on 66
The FourWay restaurant, housed in a former Phillips 66 gas station on Route 66 in Cuba, Missouri, recently reopened as Weir on 66 after it closed during the winter. Operator Joan Weir announced the FourWay's closing in January after five years, citing markedly high prices on goods during the COVID-19 pandemic. An email and message … Continue reading FourWay restaurant in Cuba reopens as Weir on 66
M’tucci’s Italian restaurant moving into Kellys Brew Pub site in Albuquerque
M'tucci's, an Italian restaurant with locations in Albuquerque and nearby Rio Rancho, is opening another eatery in the closed Kellys Brew Pub and Restaurant site along Central Avenue (aka Route 66) in the city. KRQE-TV in Albuquerque reported on the development: President John Haas says M’Tucci’s fans will find plenty of their favorites on the … Continue reading M’tucci’s Italian restaurant moving into Kellys Brew Pub site in Albuquerque
Pacific may use $300,000 in federal coronavirus funds for Red Cedar Inn project
The city of Pacific, Missouri, is considering the use of $300,000 in federal coronavirus relief funds for the closed Red Cedar Inn, which will be converted into a Route 66 visitors center, museum and local genealogy site. The city announced last month it had awarded a contract to a St. Louis firm for the renovation … Continue reading Pacific may use $300,000 in federal coronavirus funds for Red Cedar Inn project
New details emerge about Chicken Shack’s forthcoming move to Hillbillee’s in Arcadia
Veteran reporter Steve Lackmeyer recently wrote a new story in The Oklahoman newspaper about The Chicken Shack's soon-to-come move from Luther, Oklahoma, to the closed Hillbillee's complex in Arcadia, Oklahoma. We initially reported about the move last month. The Chicken Shack may reopen at Hillbillee's later this summer. The story in The Oklahoman is subscription-only, … Continue reading New details emerge about Chicken Shack’s forthcoming move to Hillbillee’s in Arcadia