Irv's Burgers, a fixture along Route 66 in West Hollywood, California, for more than 70 years, will open a second location at a southwest Las Vegas casino. The Hollywood Reporter reports the Durango Resort casino, set to open by fall, will include Irv's Burgers among its dining options. Irv's will be part of the Eat … Continue reading Satellite location of Irv’s Burgers to open in a forthcoming Las Vegas casino
Category: Restaurants
Rod’s Grill in Arcadia will close tomorrow as it undergoes a change in ownership
The historic Rod's Grill along Route 66 in Arcadia, California, is closing its doors Sunday before it undergoes a change in ownership, though plans for the restaurant remain unclear. The Romero family announced the closing and changes in a social media post on Wednesday: The Pasadena Star-News also reported on the restaurant's closing: According to … Continue reading Rod’s Grill in Arcadia will close tomorrow as it undergoes a change in ownership
Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway announces $6,000 worth of grants
The Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway this week announced the latest round of the Byway Project Funds program to provide financial assistance to byway members. Byway Project Funds are meant to support events, marketing and advertising efforts, and projects that help preserve the heritage of Illinois Route 66 and promote travel to Illinois Route 66 … Continue reading Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway announces $6,000 worth of grants
Restaurant in the former Grand Canyon Cafe in Flagstaff named a Beard Award finalist
Proper Meats + Provisions, a restaurant that took over the former historic Grand Canyon Cafe in downtown Flagstaff, Arizona, recently became a semifinalist for the prestigious James Beard Award for culinary excellence. Proper Meats, which also doubles as a butcher shop, was a semifinalist in the Outstanding Restaurant category of the annual Beard Awards. The … Continue reading Restaurant in the former Grand Canyon Cafe in Flagstaff named a Beard Award finalist
Albert Okura, a restaurateur who owned the town of Amboy, dies
Albert Okura, longtime owner and founder of the Juan Pollo restaurant chain who purchased the Route 66 town of Amboy, California, in 2005, died last week. Okura also owned the first original McDonald's -- also a popular Route 66 stop in San Bernardino, California. He purchased that location in 1998, stocked it with McDonald's memorabilia … Continue reading Albert Okura, a restaurateur who owned the town of Amboy, dies
Sunflower Station’s reopening will be delayed due to co-owner’s health issues
The reopening of Sunflower Station in Adrian, Texas, once scheduled for this spring, will be delayed while its co-owner recovers from serious health issues. Kelly Snyder said on a social media post that her husband Jason underwent major surgery on Jan. 1 and encountered some complications, including the need for a colostomy. Snyder said they … Continue reading Sunflower Station’s reopening will be delayed due to co-owner’s health issues
Clinton officially offers Glancy Motel as a site for state police headquarters
The Clinton (Oklahoma) Economic Development Authority officially offered the closed Glancy Motel as a possible new headquarters for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. If accepted, the development would be a bitter turn of events for many Route 66ers. Less than 18 months ago, the authority planned to let a local developer restore the motel and rebuild … Continue reading Clinton officially offers Glancy Motel as a site for state police headquarters
Hi-Way Cafe near Vinita sets March 25 for relighting ceremony for restored neon sign
The Hi-Way Cafe near Vinita, Oklahoma, announced it would hold a relighting ceremony on March 25 for its soon-to-be-restored neon sign. The Route 66 restaurant posted photos Friday of the sign being removed "so it can be completely refurbished back to its historical glory." The restaurant added it would be the first time in more … Continue reading Hi-Way Cafe near Vinita sets March 25 for relighting ceremony for restored neon sign
Jungle Jim’s Cafe on north side of Springfield closes permanently
The auto racing-themed Jungle Jim's Cafe on the north side of Springfield, Illinois, closed its doors shortly after New Year's Day. The Facebook account for the restaurant on Jan. 3 announced the closing, citing labor shortages, higher costs and the advancing age of the operators: Jungle Jim's Cafe at 1923 N. Peoria Road (aka Route … Continue reading Jungle Jim’s Cafe on north side of Springfield closes permanently
Ike’s Chili in Tulsa marking its 115th year in business this year
There's old Route 66 restaurants, then there's Ike's Chili in Tulsa, which is marking its 115th year in business in that city in 2023. Ike's opened in downtown Tulsa in 1908, one year after Oklahoma's statehood. That also is almost 20 years before U.S. 66 was federally commissioned. According to Tulsa People magazine: Owner Len Wade says … Continue reading Ike’s Chili in Tulsa marking its 115th year in business this year