The next edition of the monthly Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series will be "Foodways on Route 66" by historian and author T. Lindsay Baker. The livestream of "Foodways on Route 66" will be on May 12 at 2 p.m. Eastern or 11 a.m. Pacific time. The hosting organization is the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum in Canyon, … Continue reading “Foodways on Route 66” is on tap this month for Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series
Category: Restaurants
Wall of Lindy’s Diner in Albuquerque collapses one week after it was forced to close
A front wall of Lindy's Diner in downtown Albuquerque suddenly collapsed Monday one week after the city forced the Route 66 restaurant to close due to structural issues. No one was hurt in the collapse. KOB-TV acquired footage of the building when it collapsed about noon. KRQE-TV also acquired video from a passerby of the … Continue reading Wall of Lindy’s Diner in Albuquerque collapses one week after it was forced to close
Clifton’s closes for good in downtown Los Angeles
The owner of Clifton's, a landmark in downtown Los Angeles, has given up on reopening the restaurant and nightclub because of too many difficulties in that area. The Los Angeles Times broke the story a few days ago: Andrew Meieran bought Clifton's on Broadway in 2010 and poured more than $14 million into repairs, renovations … Continue reading Clifton’s closes for good in downtown Los Angeles
City of Albuquerque closes Lindy’s Diner over fears wall might collapse
Lindy's Diner in downtown Albuquerque was ordered closed Monday by the City of Albuquerque's code-enforcement division after an inspection found serious structural issues. According to KRQE-TV, inspectors discovered that the northeast exterior wall of the century-old building is at risk of collapsing and structural supports are failing, causing the roof and the second floor to … Continue reading City of Albuquerque closes Lindy’s Diner over fears wall might collapse
Doc’s Just Off 66 in Girard put up for sale; restaurant will remain open in the interim
The owners of Doc's Just Off 66 restaurant in downtown Girard, Illinois, announced the restaurant is being put on the market. Co-owner Casey Claypool, who is also the executive director of the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway, stated in a Facebook post that it was a "difficult" decision to put the restaurant for sale. We … Continue reading Doc’s Just Off 66 in Girard put up for sale; restaurant will remain open in the interim
Taylor’s Dairy Joy restaurant in Lebanon is up for sale
The historic Taylor's Dairy Joy restaurant along Route 66 in Lebanon, Missouri, was recently put on the market. Ozarks Alive! reported that the owners want to retire and have taped a notice on the front door about it being for sale. According to an online listing by Century 21 Commercial, the property at 1205 E. … Continue reading Taylor’s Dairy Joy restaurant in Lebanon is up for sale
Grants MainStreet purchases Roarin’ 20’s sign to restore it
Grants MainStreet, a nonprofit organization based in Grants, New Mexico, recently announced it has purchased the Roarin' 20's neon sign and adjoining lot for the long-closed Route 66 bar. "This historic landmark has long been a part of our community’s story, and we’re excited to begin the journey of revitalizing the sign and bringing it … Continue reading Grants MainStreet purchases Roarin’ 20’s sign to restore it
Lindy’s Diner building in Albuquerque up for sale for $1.275 million
The Bliss Building in downtown Albuquerque that houses the historic Lindy's Diner was put on the market in late March for $1.275 million. Owners Steve and Dawn Vatoseow told the Albuquerque Journal that though business is good at the landmark restaurant, they are ready to retire. The diner will remain open while it's for sale. … Continue reading Lindy’s Diner building in Albuquerque up for sale for $1.275 million
Kix on 66 restaurant owners in Tucumcari reopen with new name, new site to the west
The popular Kix on 66 restaurant in Tucumcari, New Mexico, which closed almost a year ago due to a kitchen fire, has reopened as SideKix on 66 about a mile to the west. Owners Todd and Donna Halfhill bought the former Loretta's Burrito Hut building at 321 E. Route 66 Blvd. last fall and reopened … Continue reading Kix on 66 restaurant owners in Tucumcari reopen with new name, new site to the west
Watson’s BBQ in Tucumcari closes after its building comes under contract
The owners of the acclaimed Watson's BBQ in Tucumcari, New Mexico, housed in Tucumcari Ranch Supply, closed Saturday after the building they had for sale for several years came under contract last week. Jimmy and Stella Watson, who owned Tucumcari Ranch Supply since 1980 and opened Watson's BBQ there in 2008, are in their 70s … Continue reading Watson’s BBQ in Tucumcari closes after its building comes under contract