The Bloomington (Ill.) Pantagraph has more about the reopening of the long-closed, historic Palms Grill on Route 66 in Atlanta, Ill.
Palm trees were first placed in the cafe by Atlanta resident Robert Adams, who opened the eatery in August 1934. Adams was inspired by palms he saw in California.
Customers also get a taste of yesteryear from menu offerings that include fried bologna and grilled Spam sandwiches. There’s also more typical offerings such as roast beef, turkey, hamburgers and hot dogs. Most lunches are $5 to $7.
Homemade pies, including peach, blueberry, banana cream and coconut cream, are popular, Thomas said. Another favorite is the blue plate special, consisting of meat and two or three side dishes on a divided blue plate.
Hours for the business are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
The Palms opened in April, but its grand reopening celebration is Friday evening.
This is winding up to be a very good month for Route 66. The Meadow Gold sign in Tulsa is set to be relit on Friday, and the Rock Cafe will reopen the same day.