The storm-damaged and closed Mutts Hot Dogs building in Oklahoma City soon soon soon be demolished to make way for a shopping center. OKCTalk reported the new owner of the building at 1400 NW 23rd St. (aka Route 66) filed plans to raze the 1960s building after buying it in September for $500,000. The plan … Continue reading Mutts Hot Dogs building in Oklahoma City slated to be demolished
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Latest RoadTripOK video focuses on El Reno, Yukon
The latest RoadTripOK video for Oklahoma Tourism focuses on attractions in the Route 66 towns of El Reno and Yukon. Here's where the crew went: Downtown El RenoSid's Diner in El RenoExpress Clydesdales in Yukon Here's the video: https://youtu.be/k-XlxxUG9U8 Last fall, the Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department and Broken Arrow-based Retrospec Films announced they would launch a year-long series … Continue reading Latest RoadTripOK video focuses on El Reno, Yukon
Piney River Taproom opens in downtown Waynesville
Piney River Taproom, an offshoot of Piney River Brewing Co. in southern Missouri, opened a few days ago along Route 66 in downtown Waynesville, Missouri. Jax Welborn, whose Route 66 Art Gallery also is in Waynesville, stopped by and snapped a few photos of it on her Instagram account: View this post on Instagram Today, … Continue reading Piney River Taproom opens in downtown Waynesville
Latest RoadTripOK video focuses on Weatherford, Hinton
The gang behind the RoadTripOK video series uploaded its latest offering Wednesday that concentrates on three attractions in Hinton or the Route 66 town of Weatherford. The three places shown are: Red Rock Canyon Adventure Park, HintonGloria's Kitchen, HintonStafford Air and Space Museum, Weatherford Here's the video: https://youtu.be/5LYQVg4FQpU Oklahoma Tourism and Broken Arrow-based Retrospec Films … Continue reading Latest RoadTripOK video focuses on Weatherford, Hinton
Chef at The Turquoise Room at La Posada will retire later this year
John Sharpe, chef at The Turquoise Room at La Posada in Winslow, Arizona, will retire in September after 20 years at the helm of the acclaimed restaurant and is looking for a replacement. Sharpe made the announcement Saturday afternoon during his regular newsletter for the restaurant: After 20 years Patricia and I will move over … Continue reading Chef at The Turquoise Room at La Posada will retire later this year
RoadTripOK video series focuses on Clinton
The latest RoadTripOK video this week features two restaurants and Route 66 museum in Clinton, Oklahoma. Here's the video: https://youtu.be/n5ZcR4Z3jRw Here are the three places in Clinton the video covers: Strayhouse Kitchen & CoffeeOklahoma Route 66 MuseumWhite Dog Hill restaurant Oklahoma Tourism and Broken Arrow-based Retrospec Films announced last fall they would launch a year-long … Continue reading RoadTripOK video series focuses on Clinton
Living Kitchen near Depew named a Beard Award semifinalist
The chef at Living Kitchen Farm & Dairy near Depew, Oklahoma, on Wednesday was named a semifinalist for the prestigious James Beard Award that honors culinary excellence. Living Kitchen chef Lisa Becklund was listed in the Best Chef: Southwest division. The restaurant sits about a half-mile south of old Route 66 in a log cabin. … Continue reading Living Kitchen near Depew named a Beard Award semifinalist
Mannie’s Family Restaurant in Albuquerque abruptly closes
Mannie's Family Restaurant, a mainstay on Albuquerque's Central Avenue since 1965, unexpectedly closed. Albuquerque residents over the weekend began circulating on social media pictures of a note taped to the restaurant's front door that stated: "Mannie's is CLOSED. Thank you for 55 great years." Mannie's also posted a brief note Sunday on its Facebook page: … Continue reading Mannie’s Family Restaurant in Albuquerque abruptly closes
Fire damages restaurant near Flamingo Inn in Elk City
A fire Friday night heavily damaged Pedro's Mexican Grill, formerly Phillip Bell's Famous Flamingo, next to the historic Flamingo Inn motel in Elk City, Oklahoma. According to The Elk City News, the fire at the restaurant at 2010 W. Third St. (aka Route 66) was reported at 11:52 p.m. Friday. There were no injuries, and … Continue reading Fire damages restaurant near Flamingo Inn in Elk City
Newest RoadTripOK video focuses on Elk City
The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department on Wednesday uploaded the latest video of its RoadTripOK series -- the Route 66 town of Elk City. The video focuses on these three Elk City attractions: National Route 66 & Transportation MuseumPrairieFire Grille restaurantElk City biking trails Here's the video: https://youtu.be/nuT2OaeBnVE The previous week, the RoadTripOK crew visited … Continue reading Newest RoadTripOK video focuses on Elk City