Al and Susan Shamburg are the owners of Al's Route 66 Cafe in Sapulpa, Okla. The historic restaurant once was Rivett's Route 66 Cafe. The Shamburgs moved from Colorado and bought Rivett's when it was up for sale.
The Sapulpa Daily Herald has the story, including the family suffering brief setbacks from a fire and electrical problems in the cafe. But they've also discovered a vintage tin ceiling long hidden by ceiling tiles. The Shamburgs also added colorful wall mosaics that pay homage to Route 66.
The restaurant also has taken a page from the Big Texan's 72-ounce steak challenge:
The restaurant is also the home of “Al’s Big 66er,” a meal consisted of a 66 oz. hamburger with all the fixings, 3 pounds of fries and a 32 oz. shake. For anyone who can consume the meal in 66 minutes, the meal is free.