A few days ago, the Los Angeles Times (via AOL) published a lengthy story about how the son of the late Albert Okura, owner of the Route 66 town of Amboy, California, is trying to keep that dream alive. The story by Alex Wigglesworth is worth reading in its entirety. But a few nuggets stand … Continue reading Albert Okura’s son tries to keep his father’s dream alive at Amboy
Category: Restaurants
Mr. Powdrell’s Barbecue House to close its final location in Albuquerque at end of this month
Mr. Powdrell's Barbecue House, an institution in Albuquerque for over 60 years, will shutter its final location just eight months after closing its Central Avenue (aka Route 66) restaurant. Mr. Powdrell's will close its location at 5209 Fourth St. (aka Route 66) on the city's north side on June 29, though it will host a … Continue reading Mr. Powdrell’s Barbecue House to close its final location in Albuquerque at end of this month
Painted Desert Inn in eastern Arizona marks its 100th year
The Painted Desert Inn is celebrating its 100th year this month, though it started under another name and was in danger of being torn down during the mid-1970s. To celebrate the centennial, the surrounding Petrified Forest National Park in eastern Arizona will offer free activities for families on June 21-23 along with moonlight-guided tours of … Continue reading Painted Desert Inn in eastern Arizona marks its 100th year
10 more Route 66 Extraordinary Women micro-grants announced
The Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership announced 10 more grant recipients from its Extraordinary Women Micro-Grants Program. Grants of $2,000 were given to: Sarah Ann Lesslie of Cocolita Chocolate Cafe, Flagstaff, Arizona: Purchase two new, single-door refrigerators for the shop, replacing a malfunctioning one. Amy Stephens of the Edmond History Museum, Edmond, Oklahoma: Install new … Continue reading 10 more Route 66 Extraordinary Women micro-grants announced
Gemini Giant to make appearance at American Giants Museum
The Gemini Giant fiberglass figure will make an appearance at the American GIants Museum in Atlanta, Illinois, this weekend while en route for restoration and reinstallation at a park in Wilmington. According to a Facebook post, the Gemini Giant will be making a pit stop at the museum before going to the ReGiants restoration shop. … Continue reading Gemini Giant to make appearance at American Giants Museum
Clifton’s Republic in downtown Los Angeles to reopen next month
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
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
Study: Flagstaff is the most dog-friendly city in the U.S.
If you're traveling Route 66 and need a pet-friendly destination, you won't do better than Flagstaff, Arizona. The venerable Route 66 town not only is the best on the Mother Road, but in the entire country, according to a Blueprint study with USA Today. The study reviewed the per capita number of dog-friendly lodging establishments, … Continue reading Study: Flagstaff is the most dog-friendly city in the U.S.
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