Television personality Kevin O'Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful, best known for the "Shark Tank" TV reality show, recently showed up at the Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo to try the restaurant's famed 72-ounce steak dinner challenge. It's probably no surprise that O'Leary did not finish the steak dinner in an hour to get it for … Continue reading “Shark Tank” personality takes on the Big Texan’s 72-ounce steak challenge
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Longtime owner and operator of Dallas’ Dairyette restaurant in Quapaw dies
Dallas Gene Wall Sr., owner and operator of Dallas' Dairyette in Quapaw, Oklahoma, for over 50 years, died on Oct. 13. He was 84. The restaurant at 103 N. Main St. (aka Route 66) closed for a few days after his death but reopened. Wall opened Dallas' Dairyette in 1969. The Facebook page for Dallas' … Continue reading Longtime owner and operator of Dallas’ Dairyette restaurant in Quapaw dies
Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway announces finalists for 2026 Centennial Awards
The Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway a few days ago announced the finalists for its 2026 Centennial Awards. The awards recognize milestones, preservation achievements, marketing efforts, hospitality and experiences that have helped define Illinois Route 66 since the byway was established in 2005. They coincide with the Mother Road’s centennial year. “We wanted these awards … Continue reading Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway announces finalists for 2026 Centennial Awards
Texas Monthly segment on PBS-TV takes a look at several Route 66 sites in the Panhandle
Texas Monthly magazine, using the concept of nostalgia as its focus, recently produced a segment for PBS-TV that features several Route 66 sites in the Panhandle. Included are the Jericho ghost town, the Midpoint Cafe in Adrian and the Milburn-Price Culture Museum in Vega. The segment also examines the Fort Hancock 6-man football team, a … Continue reading Texas Monthly segment on PBS-TV takes a look at several Route 66 sites in the Panhandle
Publisher revives a print version of a dining, lodging and photo-op guide to Route 66
Remember the “Route 66 Dining and Lodging Guide” published by the National Historic Route 66 Federation? It was last published in 2015. Those nostalgic for such a print publication might want to check out "Amboy Roy’s Guide to Route 66: Food, Lodging and Photo-Stops," published by Fundamental Media. Here's what the publisher said about it: … Continue reading Publisher revives a print version of a dining, lodging and photo-op guide to Route 66
A restored 12-foot-tall neon bowling pin installed at Bowlmor Lanes RT 66 in Lebanon
A 12-foot-tall neon bowling pin that once stood in Kansas now stands restored at Bowlmor Lanes RT 66 in Lebanon, Missouri. The bowling alley at 1331 E. U.S. Route 66 stands across the road from the landmark Munger Moss Motel neon sign. Bowlmor acquired the big bowling pin — with “BOWLING” in neon letters — … Continue reading A restored 12-foot-tall neon bowling pin installed at Bowlmor Lanes RT 66 in Lebanon
Chicagoan wins Cozy Dog Eating World Championship by devouring 51 in 10 minutes
Pat Bertoletti of Chicago won the title at the Cozy Dog Eating World Championship by devouring a stomach-churning 51 in 10 minutes on Saturday in Springfield, Illinois. That far outpaced the runner-up, Darrien Thomas of Toronto, who ate 37 1/2 Cozy Dogs. Jerome Burns of Danbury, Connecticut, finished third with 25. Bertoletti was considered the … Continue reading Chicagoan wins Cozy Dog Eating World Championship by devouring 51 in 10 minutes
Kap’s Coffee Shop & Diner in Albuquerque to close on Oct. 11 after nearly 60 years
Kap’s Coffee Shop & Diner, a fixture along Albuquerque's Route 66 corridor since 1968, will close for good on Oct. 11, after the city's annual Balloon Fiesta ends. Nicole Kapnison, a daughter of longtime owner Nick Kapnison who now is the operator, told the Albuquerque Journal that challenging conditions have prompted her to close. But … Continue reading Kap’s Coffee Shop & Diner in Albuquerque to close on Oct. 11 after nearly 60 years
Two restaurants merge into former Grand Canyon Cafe building in Flagstaff
Brandy's Cafe recently merged with the Proper Meats + Provisions eatery inside the former Grand Canyon Cafe in downtown Flagstaff, Arizona. The Daily Sun in Flagstaff had the scoop: The announcement came on Sept. 3, two weeks before the transition officially took place last Thursday as the longtime Brady’s Café in Southside closed its doors. … Continue reading Two restaurants merge into former Grand Canyon Cafe building in Flagstaff
ASAP Energy sells properties, including Lucille’s Roadhouse restaurants, to Casey’s
Rick and Sheila Koch announced earlier this month they were selling over a dozen ASAP Energy properties in Oklahoma, including Lucille's Rhoadhouse restaurants in Weatherford and Clinton. The Casey's convenience store megachain is purchasing the properties. "We want more for our Employees - more opportunities for professional growth, more resources, and more possibilities for long-term … Continue reading ASAP Energy sells properties, including Lucille’s Roadhouse restaurants, to Casey’s