Mike Powell wrote to DAVE DRUM <=-
I was friends with the originator of the Cozy Dog, Ed Waldmire. In the
60s and 70s before they moved to the current location they were joined
at the hip with a Dairy Queen. I used to get a double cheeseburger and
fries then cross the dining room for DQ chocolate shake as my beverage.
Neat!
Ed was also an anti-war activist and had a huge library of books on the subject which he lent freely.
The current location still has a library in the center of the dining
room.
I've et there many times. It was originally in my Grandparent's home
town (Carlinville, IL) before moving to its current location on the
original Route 66 (pre-I 55). The founder was a Greek guy named Pete.
It's where I was introduced to two of my favourite Greek dishes -
Avgolemono Soup and Moussaka. They also have killer Mexican entrees - although their chilli sucks.
I will remember to avoid the chilli if I am back in the area.
Too bad the Pig Hip restaurant in Broadwell, IL (just south of Lincoln)
was destroyed by a tragic fire before you made your trip. They also
had excellent food and were on the National Register of Historic Places.
I stopped by the ruins to pay my respects and take a few photos.
MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
Title: Route 66 Pig Hip Sandwich
Categories: Pork, Sauces, Sandwiches
Yield: 4 Servings
Thanks. I will have to save this one. :)
Sean Dennis wrote to Dave Drum <=-
I've et there many times. It was originally in my Grandparent's home
town (Carlinville, IL) before moving to its current location on the original Route 66 (pre-I 55). The founder was a Greek guy named Pete.
It's where I was introduced to two of my favourite Greek dishes - Avgolemono Soup and Moussaka. They also have killer Mexican entrees - although their chilli sucks.
I'm hoping to someday travel Route 66 before anything else on me gives out. My little S10 can handle an ultra-light travel trailer (think a Scamp, Casita, et cetera) nicely. I'd like to start in Chicago and go down to Santa Monica then meander back to Tennessee via Interstates 10, 20, and 40. I've traveled cross-country many a time but always under
very tight budget and time constraints.
I'd love to get a satellite messenger like this Garmin inReach since there's places I want to go without any cell coverage: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFBZR4KW
It'd give me some peace of mind being alone.
If you're going to start at the beginning (Jackson at Michigan Ave.) in Chicago I'd suggest dropping any towed stuff like a trailer where you
can find it again. Chicago traffic is fierce. Same for the end point in
Santa Monica (allegedly the Santa Monica Pier) which is at Olymic and
Lincoln Boulevards about a mile from the amusement park.
If you're going to start at the beginning (Jackson at Michigan Ave.)
in Chicago I'd suggest dropping any towed stuff like a trailer where
you can find it again. Chicago traffic is fierce. Same for the end
point in Santa Monica (allegedly the Santa Monica Pier) which is at
Olymic and Lincoln Boulevards about a mile from the amusement park.
If I were going back to Tennessee from Californica via the southern
route I'd do I-10 to Nawlins, north on I-55 to Memphis, then pick up
I-40.
Pick up a hitch hiker of the female persuasion. Bv)= Or bring your portable ham radio with DX capability.
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