Clifton's Republic, once known as Clifton's Cafeteria, in downtown Los Angeles will reopen next month, along with a revamped cafeteria. LAist had the scoop: The more than 90-year-old dining and cocktail destination will be bringing back a revamped version of its iconic cafeteria this summer, along with the tropical-themed Pacific Seas tiki bar, and the … Continue reading Clifton’s Republic in downtown Los Angeles to reopen next month
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Cattlemen’s Steakhouse in Oklahoma City inducted into Steak House Hall of Fame
The Cattlemen's Steakhouse in Oklahoma City will be inducted today into the inaugural class of the National Steak House Hall of Fame. Cattlemen's at 1309 S. Agnew Ave. in the stockyards area of south Oklahoma City isn't on Route 66, but it's so iconic that many Route 66ers take a short side trip to it … Continue reading Cattlemen’s Steakhouse in Oklahoma City inducted into Steak House Hall of Fame
Theater in Prescott to host a book launch for Bob Boze Bell’s “The 66 Kids”
The Phippen Museum, in honor of the Phippen's 50th-anniversary Western Art Show & Sale, will present "The 66 Kids Road Show" on May 24 with Western artist and True West magazine's Bob Boze Bell at the historic Elks Theatre in downtown Prescott, Arizona. "The 66 Kids Road Show" will premiere songs and stories about "Two-Lane Tales" and growing … Continue reading Theater in Prescott to host a book launch for Bob Boze Bell’s “The 66 Kids”
Donut Drive-In in St. Louis soon will open its second Route 66 location
The venerable Donut Drive-In shop in St. Louis, which is close to the Route 66 landmark Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, soon will open a second location in nearby Brentwood, Missouri, also on Route 66. According to St. Louis Magazine, the Donut Drive-up with be at the former To Go Sushi space at 8950 Manchester Road (aka Route … Continue reading Donut Drive-In in St. Louis soon will open its second Route 66 location
Former Hi-Way Cafe & Tavern in Edwardsville to become Plaid Coffee Roasters
The historic Hi-Way Cafe & Tavern building along Route 66 in Edwardsville, Illinois, is being converted into a Plaid Coffee Roasters shop. Cheryl Eichar Jett of The Buzz Monthly reported the mother-and-son team of Kim Goodner and Trevor Taynor, who also own a bakery in town, are transforming the Hi-Way property at 463 E. Vandalia … Continue reading Former Hi-Way Cafe & Tavern in Edwardsville to become Plaid Coffee Roasters
Former Lebanon gas station owner who recalls briefly meeting Pretty Boy Floyd dies at 98
Tommy Speaker, likely the oldest surviving businessman from the peak Route 66 era of Lebanon, Missouri, who as a child encountered outlaw Pretty Boy Floyd, died last Tuesday. He was 98. Speaker ran the now-vacant Speaker's Mobil station, an operation that had been owned by his family since Route 66 was built in the 1920s. … Continue reading Former Lebanon gas station owner who recalls briefly meeting Pretty Boy Floyd dies at 98
Production begins today on “Route 66: The Main Street of America” documentary
John Paget, director of the award-winning "Route 66: An American Odyssey" film 30 years ago, starts production today in Oklahoma on a new documentary, "Route 66: The Main Street of America." The film will be released during Route 66's centennial in 2026. The documentary recently won designation as an Official U.S. Route 66 Centennial Project. … Continue reading Production begins today on “Route 66: The Main Street of America” documentary
Rudy Gonzales, last of the old-time sign painters, dies at 90
Rudy Gonzales, who handpainted signs large and small for more than a half-century along Route 66 in New Mexico, died on April 21. He was 90. A rosary and memorial Mass for Gonzales will be held Friday at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Tucumcari, according to his obituary. Route 66 News published a feature about … Continue reading Rudy Gonzales, last of the old-time sign painters, dies at 90
Maid-Rite Sandwich Shop in Springfield to hold 100th-anniversary celebration on July 27
The Maid-Rite Sandwich Shop, located west of Route 66 in Springfield, Illinois, will mark reputedly its 100th year on July 27 with classic cars and special pricing during the lunchtime hour. The celebration will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. that day. The Springfield tourism bureau promised "more details to come" on the event. … Continue reading Maid-Rite Sandwich Shop in Springfield to hold 100th-anniversary celebration on July 27
New documentary released on HBO about the Oklahoma City bombing
HBO has released on its Max streaming platform a new documentary about the 1995 bombing of the federal building in Oklahoma City, the worst act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history. "An American Bombing: The Road to April 19th" was released Tuesday. Here is the trailer: https://youtu.be/lZ1DlykhLAo?si=_u5SFCwq_IOLk8p4 Katie Couric, executive producer of the film and … Continue reading New documentary released on HBO about the Oklahoma City bombing