Glenn Wrinkle Sr., founder and operator of Wrink's Market along Route 66 from 1950 until his death in 2005, was given the Lebanon Community Achievement Award last week. The honor is given to those “whose lives and careers have had a major beneficial impact on the Laclede County Area." Wrinkle and four other honorees in … Continue reading Founder of Wrink’s Market honored by his hometown 14 years after his death
Category: Restaurants
Supertam on 66 in Centerville closes for season early because of owner’s illness
The Supertam on 66 ice-cream shop, known for its collection of Superman memorabilia in Carterville, Missouri, has closed for the winter season about a month early because the owner is battling a lingering illness. He plans to reopen by spring. Owner Larry Tamminen posted this message Nov. 1 on the shop's Facebook page: Tamminen told … Continue reading Supertam on 66 in Centerville closes for season early because of owner’s illness
Donut Man in Glendora opening second location on Route 66 in downtown L.A.
The Donut Man shop -- famous for its strawberry doughnuts when the fruit is in season -- in Glendora, California, will open a second location for the first time in its nearly 50-year history, also on Route 66 in downtown Los Angeles. Donut Man has operated at 915 E. Route 66 in Glendora since 1972. … Continue reading Donut Man in Glendora opening second location on Route 66 in downtown L.A.
Sonrise Donuts neon sign in Springfield glows to life for first time in decades
The long-dormant Sonrise Donuts sign that once stood along Route 66 in Springfield, Illinois, glowed to life Thursday for the first time in decades. Ace Sign Co. of Springfield restored the double-sided sign after the city purchased it in an online auction for $22,000 in December 2018. The signs sat on a rooftop at 1101 … Continue reading Sonrise Donuts neon sign in Springfield glows to life for first time in decades
New neon goes up at Tally’s Good Food Cafe in Tulsa
The new neon lighting at the landmark Tally's Good Food Cafe in Tulsa went up a few days ago. Tally's new neon was the beneficiary of the city of Tulsa's Route 66 neon-sign grant program. A grant pays up to $10,000 for 50% of the cost of a new neon sign or restoring an old … Continue reading New neon goes up at Tally’s Good Food Cafe in Tulsa
Arnold’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers in Tulsa will stay at Route 66 site
So much for a move to Route 66 being temporary. Business has been so good for Arnold's Old Fashioned Hamburgers since it was forced to relocate to Crystal City Shopping Center earlier this year, the Tulsa restaurant announced its so-called temporary site will be permanent. KTUL-TV in Tulsa reported: But they said they're getting about … Continue reading Arnold’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers in Tulsa will stay at Route 66 site
Tulsa approves three more applications for neon grants
Three more applications for neon-sign grants in Tulsa were approved along the Route 66 corridor, along with their designs. The ones approved were: Cities Service, West 17th and Southwest BoulevardFlo’s Burger Diner, 2604 E. 11th St.Renaissance Brewing Company, 1147 S. Lewis Ave. Dennis Whitaker, a planner for the Indian Nations Council of Governments, emailed the … Continue reading Tulsa approves three more applications for neon grants
Enlight Inn motel in Joplin renamed Westport Inn
The Enlight Inn, previously the long-closed Westport Lodge motel in Joplin, Missouri, that was renovated and reopened in 2017, recently was renamed the Westport Inn. Wally Kennedy, the business writer for the Joplin Globe newspaper, had the story in his regular column. Kennedy said the Enlight Inn at 3817 N. Main St. (aka Route 66) … Continue reading Enlight Inn motel in Joplin renamed Westport Inn
Big Chief Roadhouse marks 90th year in Wildwood
The Big Chief Roadhouse, which sits along an old alignment of Route 66 in Wildwood, Missouri. recently celebrated its 90th anniversary. The Lancer Feed, a newspaper created by students at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, created this video from the Sept. 14 celebration: https://youtu.be/38_lRMseNlY The restaurant's website contains an extensive history here. The Big Chief … Continue reading Big Chief Roadhouse marks 90th year in Wildwood
Soul City restaurant and club closing in Tulsa, moving to suburb
The Soul City Gastropub & Music House along the 11th Street alignment of Route 66 in Tulsa soon will close after six years and later resurface in the suburb of Jenks, Oklahoma. Owners Kevin and Amy Smith announced the impending closure Friday morning on Facebook and the booking of final shows, including a grand finale … Continue reading Soul City restaurant and club closing in Tulsa, moving to suburb