CBS-TV’s long-running “60 Minutes” news program aired its 13-minute feature about famed sportswriter Dave Kindred, where he was interviewed in the soon-to-reopen Palms Grill Cafe in his hometown of Atlanta, Illinois.
The Route 66 restaurant’s exterior makes only a brief appearance, though much of the interview was conducted inside.
Though it contains little Route 66 content, I commend the wide-ranging story to your attention:
On a related note, the Atlanta library recently signed a lease for the restaurant with Emily Pugh, who plans to reopen the establishment in early April.
The Palms Grill Cafe closed in August due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Palms Grill, built in 1934, was closed for many years but restored and reopened in 2009. It became a must-stop for Route 66 travelers — especially for folks who like its small-town atmosphere and pie.
(Screen-capture image from “60 Minutes” video of Dave Kindred and the show’s correspondent walking to the Palms Grill Cafe in Atlanta, Illinois)