It looks like the folks at the Schlotzsky's restaurant chain are running a Route 66-themed sandwich special again this summer. It's offering Windy City Pastrami, Albuquerque Turkey, and California Chick sandwiches. https://youtu.be/gEiUpgFA_-8 The new sandwiches will start to appear at Schlotzsky's on June 3, through Aug. 25.
Chicken-fried steak at Tally’s
KTUL-TV has been producing a series of stories about an all-Oklahoma dish -- chicken-fried steak -- in Tulsa. The station featured Tally's Cafe, which has become a strong alternative for Route 66 dining in Tulsa since the Metro Diner was demolished a few years ago. KTUL.com - Tulsa, Oklahoma - News, Weather What's interesting is … Continue reading Chicken-fried steak at Tally’s
Road Crew records song for Joplin festival
As it's done for other Route 66-related gatherings, The Road Crew has recorded a new song for the upcoming International Route 66 Festival in Joplin, Mo. It's titled "Boppin' in Joplin," and, yes, it's very Route 66-centric: The Road Crew also will be performing during the festival. Here's the promotional poster for its gigs. You … Continue reading Road Crew records song for Joplin festival
Route 66 pedestrian tunnel will be converted into art space
A long-closed pedestrian tunnel under North Figueroa Street (aka Route 66) in Los Angeles will reopen Saturday night as an art gallery. According to The Eastsider LA, the idea came from Antigua Cultural Coffee House owner Yancey Quinones, who enjoyed walking through the tunnel as a child. The tunnel, however, later was closed by the … Continue reading Route 66 pedestrian tunnel will be converted into art space
Story about Blue Whale becomes a short film
In 2011, Craig Teicher wrote a short fiction piece for Tulsa-based This Land Press that revolved around the Blue Whale of Catoosa, Okla. Later, the essay was adapted into a short film: Imaginary Oklahoma - The Blue Whale of Catoosa from THIS LAND PRESS on Vimeo.
TeePee Drive-In’s former operator resurfaces in Pennsylvania
Last year, you may remember Russell Brannan, who leased the long-closed TeePee Drive-In along Route 66 in Sapulpa, Okla., but never reopened it after a Route 66 News report revealed him using several aliases, leaving several theaters after operating them for a short time, and disappointed owners in his wake. Now it appears Brannan, now … Continue reading TeePee Drive-In’s former operator resurfaces in Pennsylvania
Bobcat Bite restaurant will close, may reopen elsewhere
The Bobcat Bite, a historic restaurant along an old alignment of Route 66 on the southern edge of Santa Fe, N.M., will close June 9 because of a dispute with the owners, reported the Santa Fe New Mexican newspaper. The Bobcat's operators hope to reopen in another location in Santa Fe, although where hasn't been determined. … Continue reading Bobcat Bite restaurant will close, may reopen elsewhere
Doubts arise over history of Galena’s Murder Bordello
Numerous media outlets -- including Route 66 News -- have reported that Galena's Murder Bordello in Galena, Kan., served as the headquarters of a murderous madam, Ma Staffleback, during the 1890s when she and other accomplices may have killed dozens of clients. However, records unearthed by two members of an area historical society have cast … Continue reading Doubts arise over history of Galena’s Murder Bordello
Park will feature replica of Red’s Giant Hamburg sign
A Route 66-themed park in the middle of Springfield, Mo., will feature a replica of the Red's Giant Hamburg restaurant sign, reported KSPR-TV in Springfield. The Hy-Vee grocery chain is holding a fundraiser through May 12 for the sign project, including a car show on May 11. Details about the park: The City-owned West Meadows … Continue reading Park will feature replica of Red’s Giant Hamburg sign
New Mexico Route 66 Museum gets $5,000 donation
The fledgling New Mexico Route 66 Museum in Tucumcari received a $5,000 donation from the First National Bank of New Mexico, reported the Quay County Sun, based in Tucumcari. That's on top of the $3,000 from the Tucumcari Federal Savings and Loan Association and $5,000 from the McMullen Trust. The museum inside the Tucumcari Convention Center … Continue reading New Mexico Route 66 Museum gets $5,000 donation