Molly Schuyler, who destroyed the Big Texan Steak Ranch's 72-ounce steak challenge record by polishing off the meal in less than five minutes, is coming back to the landmark Amarillo restaurant April 19 to not only defend her title, but eat three of those monster slabs of meat and all the sides in under an … Continue reading Big Texan record-holder returning next month
Category: Restaurants
Old Riverton Store marks 90 years
On Friday, the Old Riverton Store along old Route 66 in Riverton, Kansas, marked its 90th anniversary of business. Yes, the store actually predates Route 66 by about 18 months. The newest owner, Scott Nelson, who's worked there since he was a teenager many years ago, pledges to keep its old-fashioned feel the same. KODE-TV … Continue reading Old Riverton Store marks 90 years
Boot Hill may be in limbo for a while
If you hoped for a quick and orderly transition of the Boot Hill Saloon & Grill in Vega, Texas, you're going to be disappointed. On Saturday, an auction was held in an effort for owner Rory Schepisi to unload the business. The Amarillo Globe-News reported that day: Caprock Auction Group’s Dirk van Reenen said the highest … Continue reading Boot Hill may be in limbo for a while
How about more than a well at the Riviera Roadhouse site?
An interesting idea hatched during a finance committee meeting of the Grundy County Board about the site of the now-gone Riviera Roadhouse in Gardner, Illinois. The Route 66 landmark burned down during a fire in 2010. The Morris Daily Herald reports an abandoned well on the property -- now owned by the county -- is improperly capped. … Continue reading How about more than a well at the Riviera Roadhouse site?
What’s happening with Shea’s Route 66 Museum and Art’s Motel?
A story in the Springfield State Journal-Register gave status reports about three prominent Illinois Route 66 properties that closed and/or were for sale. One was about the Ariston Cafe in Litchfield, which went up for sale in October for $1.2 million by the Adam family, remains on the market and is still operating. Another was … Continue reading What’s happening with Shea’s Route 66 Museum and Art’s Motel?
Old “EAT” sign removed in Claremore
An "EAT" sign that stood along Route 66 for about 40 years in Claremore, Oklahoma, was taken down Sunday because lack of maintenance made it a safety issue, according to the sign company that removed it. Adventure Signs in Claremore posted this time-lapse video of the sign's removal. Retiring a Route 66 Relic // Claremore … Continue reading Old “EAT” sign removed in Claremore
Remnants of Club Cafe being dismantled
The process of dismantling the long-closed Club Cafe restaurant in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, began this week, according to the current print edition of the Guadalupe County Communicator. The publisher of the newspaper, M.E. Sprengelmeyer, said in a text message Thursday the restaurant's tall sign still stands, but that the building was coming down. The … Continue reading Remnants of Club Cafe being dismantled
Boot Hill auction delayed
The auction of Boot Hill Saloon & Grill in Vega, Texas, scheduled for Saturday, was delayed because of bad weather, reported the Amarillo Globe-News. The auction by Caprock Auction Group now will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 7. Bids will start at $25,000, with unspecified reserve. The restaurant and bar on Route 66 was … Continue reading Boot Hill auction delayed
Grandson of Zeno’s will open restaurant in Rolla
The Zeno's Motel and Steakhouse along Route 66 in Rolla, Missouri, is gone, having met its demise by the wrecking ball about three years ago. However, grandson of the longtime owner of that establishment is opening an Italian restaurant next month in Rolla, reported the Rolla Daily News. It's not on Route 66, but it's … Continue reading Grandson of Zeno’s will open restaurant in Rolla
More details emerge about upcoming Boot Hill auction
A few more details about next weekend's auction of the Boot Hill Saloon & Grill in Vega, Texas, emerged in recent days. --- Caprock Auctions, which is overseeing the sale, has set a time for 10 a.m. Central on Saturday of when bidding will begin. The beginning bid is $25,000. The auction will be on … Continue reading More details emerge about upcoming Boot Hill auction