The historic Galaxy Diner in Flagstaff, Arizona, recently reopened after it shuttered in August 2019 during a supposedly temporary closure for renovations. The restaurant's longtime manager, Will Pillen, reopened the diner after previous owner JB's Family Restaurants Inc. declared bankruptcy and shut it down. The Arizona Daily Sun, based in Flagstaff, reported: Pillen continued managing … Continue reading Galaxy Diner in Flagstaff reopens after a one-year closure
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Latest RoadTrip OK video takes in a trio of sites on Tulsa’s Route 66
The latest in a series of Oklahoma Road Trip videos delves into three sites along Route 66 in Tulsa. They are: Tally's Good Food CafeBuck Atom's Cosmic Curios on 66Route 66 Historical Village Here's the video: https://youtu.be/G1UHkvmC6m0 The Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department and Broken Arrow-based Retrospec Films about a year ago announced about 50 road-trip films, including Route … Continue reading Latest RoadTrip OK video takes in a trio of sites on Tulsa’s Route 66
Charcoal Oven restaurant soon will resurface on Oklahoma City’s Route 66
The Charcoal Oven restaurant in Oklahoma City -- best known for its terrific neon sign -- that closed four years ago will resurface soon along a Route 66 alignment in that town. Don't expect that neon sign to make a return, though. OKCTalk.com, which is plugged into business happenings in that region, tweeted out the … Continue reading Charcoal Oven restaurant soon will resurface on Oklahoma City’s Route 66
Launching Pad Drive-In will remain closed until spring due to COVID-19 pandemic
The owners of the revived Launching Pad Drive-In in Wilmington, Illinois, said they would keep their Route 66 restaurant closed until spring "to protect our family, employees and patrons" from COVID-19. Tully Garrett and Holly Barker made the announcement Friday on Instagram and other social media. It stated, in part: We have carefully watched this … Continue reading Launching Pad Drive-In will remain closed until spring due to COVID-19 pandemic
Route 66 MotorHeads erects its ‘world’s largest Route 66 emblem’
Route 66 MotorHeads Bar, Grill and Museum in Springfield, Illinois, on Friday erected its "world's largest Route 66 emblem." According to the Springfield State Journal-Register, the sign measures 32 by 32 feet. It was attached to 60-foot-tall poles that once carried a Stuckey's sign. Route 66 MotorHeads is housed in a former Stuckey's. The sign … Continue reading Route 66 MotorHeads erects its ‘world’s largest Route 66 emblem’
Route 66 MotorHeads will dedicate ‘world’s largest Route 66 sign’ on Friday
The Route 66 MotorHeads Bar, Grill and Museum in Springfield, Illinois, will celebrate the installation of the "world's largest Route 66 sign" on Friday evening. The big event will take place at 6 p.m. Friday when the massive sign is mounted on two 60-foot-tall poles that once held a Stuckey's sign in front of the … Continue reading Route 66 MotorHeads will dedicate ‘world’s largest Route 66 sign’ on Friday
Steak ‘n Shake uses Route 66 shield in conjunction with its revived car-hop service
Talk about a retro revival: The old-school Steak 'n Shake restaurant chain brought back its long-dormant car-hop service, along with a Route 66 shield painted onto the pavement to designate a picnic section. The move comes at a time when outdoor dining is safer and fosters social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic. The Huntsville Business … Continue reading Steak ‘n Shake uses Route 66 shield in conjunction with its revived car-hop service
Effects of COVID-19 close Palms Grill Cafe indefinitely
The landmark Palms Grill Cafe in Atlanta, Illinois, closed Sunday after the effects of the coronavirus pandemic left its management "no choice" but to shut down. The restaurant's Facebook page made the announcement on Facebook on Sunday afternoon. It stated, in part: Looking ahead, our current management team and staff have plans to move on … Continue reading Effects of COVID-19 close Palms Grill Cafe indefinitely
Fire guts restaurant building at Road Runner’s Retreat near Chambless
A likely arson fire destroyed the restaurant building Wednesday at the long-closed Road Runner's Retreat complex near Chambless, California. Beth Murray reported the fire began about 4:15 p.m. The sign and service station remained intact, but the restaurant was "a total loss." After the bad news, Murray set up a fundraiser with a goal of … Continue reading Fire guts restaurant building at Road Runner’s Retreat near Chambless
The inventor of Springfield cashew chicken dish dies at age 99
David Leong, who put Springfield, Missouri, on the culinary map by inventing Springfield-style cashew chicken that many other Chinese restaurants adopted, has died. He was less than a month short of his 100th birthday. Leong lived quite a life. He fled China in 1938 when Japan attacked his hometown. He immigrated to New Orleans, joined … Continue reading The inventor of Springfield cashew chicken dish dies at age 99