Rickety Cricket Brewing of Kingman opens another site in Flagstaff

Rickety Cricketing Brewing Co. in historic downtown Kingman, Arizona, recently opened a new place along Route 66 about 150 miles away in Flagstaff, Arizona. Rickety Cricket opened a new watering hole for its craft beer in the former State Bar at 10 W. Historic Route 66 in Flagstaff. Rickety's original location is 312 E. Beale St. … Continue reading Rickety Cricket Brewing of Kingman opens another site in Flagstaff

Louie the Lumberjack statue in Flagstaff beheaded

The Louie the Lumberjack statue inside Northern Arizona University's Walkup Skydome in Flagstaff was beheaded -- probably as a prank -- after it was taken down in September during stadium renovations. NAZ Today, which is run by the university's students, has the story: https://youtu.be/LROIs4wFqls The university's newspaper, Jack Central, said the headless statue was reported … Continue reading Louie the Lumberjack statue in Flagstaff beheaded

Butcher shop moves into former Grand Canyon Cafe building

A butcher shop and sandwich place has moved into space once occupied by the Grand Canyon Cafe in downtown Flagstaff, Arizona. Proper Meats + Provisions, known for using locally raised and pastured animals, moved into the Route 66 landmark a few weeks ago, reported Flagstaff Business News. “It is a much better location for us … Continue reading Butcher shop moves into former Grand Canyon Cafe building

Flagstaff considers beautification ideas along Route 66

Flagstaff, Arizona, and its beautification and public art commission is considering a variety of elements to beautify its stretch of historic Route 66. The Arizona Daily Sun reported the group is considering 11 signs and informational panels along the road. Mark Di Lucido, community design and redevelopment administrator for the city, told the newspaper the city … Continue reading Flagstaff considers beautification ideas along Route 66

University buys Granny’s Closet property in Flagstaff

Granny's Closet, formerly known as the Lumberjack Cafe, in Flagstaff, Arizona, probably won't reopen as a restaurant. But the future of the property remains unclear after Northern Arizona University officials approved buying it. According a report this week by the Arizona Daily Sun, Northern Arizona Real Estate Holdings, which works for the NAU Foundation, bought the … Continue reading University buys Granny’s Closet property in Flagstaff

El Pueblo Motel in Flagstaff may become Code Talkers museum

The historic El Pueblo Motel in Flagstaff, Arizona, may become a museum to Navajo Indians who served as Code Talkers during World War II. A feature story in the Arizona Daily Sun newspaper about Route 66 revealed that bid. The motel at 3120 E. Historic Route 66 was built in 1937, making it the oldest … Continue reading El Pueblo Motel in Flagstaff may become Code Talkers museum

Flagstaff brewery to name new fermenter after Angel Delgadillo

Mother Road Brewing Co. in Flagstaff, Arizona, announced it will dedicate a new fermenter in honor of Angel Delgadillo, known as the Guardian Angel of Route 66. The microbrewery will hold the celebration at 4 p.m. May 30 at its new brewery at 1300 E. Butler Ave., Suite 200, in Flagstaff. Delgadillo and his family … Continue reading Flagstaff brewery to name new fermenter after Angel Delgadillo

Grand Canyon Cafe in Flagstaff closes abruptly

The historic Grand Canyon Cafe in Flagstaff, Arizona, shuttered its doors unexpectedly this week less than a year after the Route 66 restaurant reopened following extensive renovations. The Facebook page for the restaurant posted this message Thursday night: To Our Valued Guests and Community: Grand Canyon Cafe has closed. We want to thank you for … Continue reading Grand Canyon Cafe in Flagstaff closes abruptly

Route 66 motels may help ease housing shortage in some areas

Old motels -- including those on Route 66 -- are being eyed as a solution for a growing housing shortage in parts of the United States. An article in Bisnow.com cites The Sundowner Motel and the Luna Lodge -- both on Route 66 in Albuquerque -- as examples of once-seedy properties recently converted by New … Continue reading Route 66 motels may help ease housing shortage in some areas

Route 66 Dog Haus in Flagstaff changes hands

The Route 66 Dog Haus in Flagstaff, Arizona, best known for its role in key lines of The Eagles' signature hit "Take It Easy," recently swapped owners, but little else is changing. According to Flagstaff Business News, longtime owner Gary McElfresh sold the restaurant at 1302 Historic Route 66 to longtime Flagstaff resident Bill Unkovich. The new owner … Continue reading Route 66 Dog Haus in Flagstaff changes hands