I received this e-mail from Kathy Miller, co-editor of The 66 News, a publication of the Route 66 Association of Illinois, about the Riviera Roadhouse in Gardner, Ill.
John Weiss asked that I spread the word. The Riviera Roadhouse will reopen for business this weekend. Everyone’s favorite waitress, Becky, who has been serving you for 26 years, will be on staff. Managing and cooking the Riviera is the same cook for the last 29 years.
They will be open New Year’s Eve serving their famous BBQ ribs, make your reservation soon!
So whatever issues that kept the historic restaurant from staying open a few months ago apparently have been resolved. The number at the restaurant is 815-237-2344.
It’s always nice to see one of my home state’s Route 66 businesses reopen.