Mr. D'z Route 66 Diner of Kingman and the Snow Cap Drive-In in Seligman were named among the top 12 diners and drive-in restaurants in Arizona by Arizona Highways magazine, reported the Kingman Daily Miner. As you can see from the November issue's table of contents, although the magazine ranked Mr. D'z higher at No. … Continue reading Mr. D’z, Snow Cap among Arizona’s top diners, drive-ins
Bob Waldmire’s last art show
I received a forwarded e-mail Sunday afternoon titled "Bob Waldmire's Last Art Show." I made a cursory glance at the text on my iTouch and was unable to see the artwork that was attached. I thought: "The title of that show's a bit presumptuous. I know Bob's been diagnosed with terminal cancer, but recoveries from … Continue reading Bob Waldmire’s last art show
State fair victory spices up Gallup business
The Gallup (N.M.) Independent reports that business has boomed at Badlands Burgers of Grants, N.M., since the Route 66 restaurant won the Governor's Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge at the New Mexico State Fair in September. On a recent Monday the parking lot was packed, and the line to order a now-famous burger was pushing the … Continue reading State fair victory spices up Gallup business
Wayne the Train
Here's Wayne "The Train" Hancock doing a Western swing version of Bobby Troup's most famous song "Route 66." The gig was at the famous Lee's Liquor Lounge in Minneapolis two days ago. An avowed road warrior, Hancock performs this song a lot.
Sandi Wheaton reaches the end of the road
... but it's the beginning of new things for her. She wrote: I know I am going to be processing this journey for some time, and I don’t just mean the films. I know, it wasn’t a radical vision quest in some remote land, it was just driving Route 66 across America… but this trip … Continue reading Sandi Wheaton reaches the end of the road
Dawn Welch starts a new blog
Dawn Welch, owner of the Rock Cafe in Stroud, Okla., has launched a new blog -- mostly to publicize her upcoming cookbook, "Dollars to Donuts." But the site also contains recipes, cooking tips and a video that I commend to your attention. "Dollars to Donuts" will be in stores on Nov. 10.
Jeanne Tripplehorn’s guide to Route 66
Travel + Leisure magazine recently published a one-page story about Tulsa native Jeanne Tripplehorn and her trip a few months ago on Route 66 with her son. Tripplehorn, who currently stars in the HBO series "Big Love," recently became a spokeswoman for the World Monuments Fund, and wanted to see the Mother Road for herself. … Continue reading Jeanne Tripplehorn’s guide to Route 66
Pontiac motel torn down
The Downtowner Motel, along a more-obscure alignment of Route 66 in downtown Pontiac, Ill., was torn down Wednesday to make way for new Law and Justice Center, reported the Pontiac Daily Leader. More pictures of the demolition can be seen here, at The Community Times. The Downtowner had been for sale for several years, including … Continue reading Pontiac motel torn down
Haunted prison
Dave Hoekstra, a columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times and a longtime roadie, paid a visit to the Stateville Haunted Prison, which is across Route 66 from the real Stateville Correctional Center in Crest Hill, Ill. Stateville Haunted Prison, which is located on Siegel's Cottonwood Farms across from the real Stateville, has been operating each Halloween … Continue reading Haunted prison
Art display along Route 66 scrapped
Several illuminated pillars along Route 66 in Flagstaff, Ariz., will be kept in storage indefinitely after a car accident and other problems with the art display cropped up in recent weeks, reported the Arizona Republic. Titled "Solar Calendar" and designed by artist Mary Boone Wellington, the display at Route 66 and Postal Boulevard has reportedly … Continue reading Art display along Route 66 scrapped