The Minerva Candy Co. in downtown Webb City, Mo., revived a long-dormant candy-cane recipe over the weekend with the help of the former owner. According to the Joplin Globe: It’s been years since Minerva manufactured the Christmas treat. The shop had been closed since the mid-2000s until Tom Hamsher and his wife, Mary, purchased it … Continue reading Webb City candy shop revives classic candy-canes
Category: Food
How POPS picks its sodas
This video is essentially a plug for US Food's soda line. But it also gives a good overview of POPS on Route 66 in Arcadia, Okla. Artisan Sodas Route 66 from Hank Henry on Vimeo. UPDATE: I've been told that US Food has discontinued the sodas, and the video has been pulled.
A critique of Route 66 Beer
This fellow who calls himself The Beer Whisperer gives a taste test to Route 66 Beer. Once you get past the curses from him for accidentally spilling some of the beer and the video's low quality, the guy provides a knowledgeable critique of the brew that proves useful: https://youtu.be/4lj3QK-LPRc In case you're wondering, Route 66 … Continue reading A critique of Route 66 Beer
Anthony Bourdain acknowledges inaccuracy about Santa Fe eatery
Food critic Anthony Bourdain admitted he was wrong in his description of a Frito pie dish made by a restaurant in Santa Fe, N.M., reported the Associated Press and other media outlets. During a recent episode of CNN's "Parts Unknown" involving primarily taco stands along Route 66 in New Mexico, Bourdain visited the Five and … Continue reading Anthony Bourdain acknowledges inaccuracy about Santa Fe eatery
Carl’s Drive-In named one of America’s best
This story from KSDK-TV in St. Louis came across the Facebook feed today. It's about Carl's Drive-In, along the Manchester alignment of Route 66 in Brentwood, Mo. Carl's has regularly made the top 10 nationally among burger joints, including this recent list from Gayot.com. In case KSDK's video doesn't load properly, you can see this … Continue reading Carl’s Drive-In named one of America’s best
Whirl-A-Whip reopens with new owners
The historic Whirl-A-Whip restaurant near an old alignment of Route 66 in Girard, Ill., reopened under new ownership after a two-year hiatus, reported the Springfield State Journal-Register. Brent and Anita Barnes recently reopened the walk-up stand. It first opened in 1957. It's the special ice-cream maker that gives the restaurant its name: It still uses … Continue reading Whirl-A-Whip reopens with new owners
A visit to Louie’s Drive-In
Here's a video by the Springfield News-Leader about Louie's Drive-In (formerly Vaughn's Drive-In), which has served West Division Street in Springfield, Mo., since 1966: And this is the restaurant's specialty: One of the drive-in’s specialties is the Hillbilly Sandwich, a deep-fried beef tenderloin topped with the secret sauce. “That sandwich was floating around different places,” … Continue reading A visit to Louie’s Drive-In
New Berwyn business inspired by Route 66 trip
A toy and candy shop in Berwyn, Ill., exists because of the inspiration Route 66 gave to owner Tracy Balnis, according to a news release from the Berwyn Development Corp. Rissi's Old Time Candy & Toys, located on 6834 W. Windsor Ave. in Berwyn's Depot District less than a half-mile north of Ogden (Route 66), … Continue reading New Berwyn business inspired by Route 66 trip
The story of Tulsa’s El Rancho Grande restaurant
Mark Brown at This Land Press wrote a long piece about the history and amazing consistency of Tulsa's first Mexican restaurant, El Rancho Grande, which still serves customers on 11th Street (aka Route 66) more than 60 years after it opened. The whole thing is worth reading, but here are a few nuggets from it: … Continue reading The story of Tulsa’s El Rancho Grande restaurant
Historic Williams lodge being converted into a winery
The old Wagon Wheel Lodge east of Williams, Ariz., on Route 66 is being transformed into the Wagon Wheel Winery by its new owners, reported the Grand Canyon News. More details from the newspaper about the 10-acre property at 7545 E. Old Route 66: Ann and Louie Serna planted about 1,200 grapevines on the property … Continue reading Historic Williams lodge being converted into a winery