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Pizza Hut's 'Hut Lane'; tears for a Chicagoland classic and fears for an old-school Pietro's Pizza location; facelift for a California…
Plus, a classic North Wildwood motel's sign is saved and more headlines
Jan 4
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Pizza Hut's 'Hut Lane'; tears for a Chicagoland classic and fears for an old-school Pietro's Pizza location; facelift for a California burger joint's sign | Retrologist Roadside Roundup
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Extra Extra: The great Kellogg Bowl just before the wrecking ball arrived
It was a haunting visit to a bowling alley, in Milwaukee, Oregon, not long before it met its maker.
Jan 4
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Extra Extra: The great Kellogg Bowl just before the wrecking ball arrived
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December 2024
Party City, Big Lots, Sam Goody (yes, Sam Goody): A look at 2024's gloomy retail finish
Plus, the sad closings at Frisch's Big Boy; last call at Subway Inn; salvation for Smith's Bar neon; KFC gets "Saucy" and more headlines from the road
Dec 29, 2024
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Party City, Big Lots, Sam Goody (yes, Sam Goody): A look at 2024's gloomy retail finish
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Frisch's Mainliner: Farewell to the fabulous flagship of this Big Boy chain
A tribute the heart of the chain that closed in December 2024
Dec 29, 2024
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Frisch's Mainliner: Farewell to the fabulous flagship of this Big Boy chain
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Chi-Chi's comeback? NYC's Absolute Bagels closes. Note of hope for Phoenix's Ziggie's sign. Woolworth's Bakersfield renovation update …
Plus, a sad ending for NYC's Friars Club and other headlines from The Retrologist
Dec 14, 2024
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Chi-Chi's comeback? NYC's Absolute Bagels closes. Note of hope for Phoenix's Ziggie's sign. Woolworth's Bakersfield renovation update | Retrologist Roundup
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Manhattan's iconic Subway Inn bar announces it's closing: 'An incredibly difficult decision'
The bar's move to a third location was fraught with problems it could not overcome, the tavern announced
Dec 3, 2024
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Manhattan's iconic Subway Inn bar announces it's closing: 'An incredibly difficult decision'
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October 2024
Tiny Pizza Hut with 'Classic' look coming to NYC
You can dine next week at your own 'Personal Pan Pizza Hut' in Long Island City
Oct 17, 2024
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August 2024
One of America's loveliest diners (oh, to see it on rainy night) is for sale; a New England midcentury inn hits the market; 'Brady Bunch…
Plus, Pacific Dining Car burns; a Manhattan diner pleads for help and more headlines from the American roadside.
Aug 11, 2024
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One of America's loveliest diners (oh, to see it on rainy night) is for sale; a New England midcentury inn hits the market; 'Brady Bunch' house gets 'Brady-er' | Retrologist Roadside Roundup
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July 2024
Getting Stuckey’s UnStuck: Road to revival for iconic brand | Guest column
In her new book, Stephanie Stuckey shares the fascinating story of buying back -- and reviving -- her beloved family company, Stuckey's.
Jul 4, 2024
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Getting Stuckey’s UnStuck: Road to revival for iconic brand | Guest column
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Route 66's newest cowgirl; Jack in the Box's eastward expansion; 1973 Stephen Shore photo and a motel's revival; historic Hildebrandt's…
Plus, Perkins perks up its look; farewell to red-sauce oasis Francesco's; a Snow White lost (and one we hope will last) and many more headlines. Let's…
Jul 3, 2024
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Route 66's newest cowgirl; Jack in the Box's eastward expansion; 1973 Stephen Shore photo and a motel's revival; historic Hildebrandt's patriotic burger bash | Retrologist Roundup
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June 2024
There's hope that Hollywood Arby's sign won't mosey into sunset; 'Last Blockbuster' sign briefly stolen; Whataburger vs. What-A-Burger legal…
Plus, a Lincoln Highway gas station loses its sign; a new marker will honor Catskills history; a Pizza Hut podcast I appeared on gets an award; and more…
Jun 26, 2024
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There's hope that Hollywood Arby's sign won't mosey into sunset; 'Last Blockbuster' sign briefly stolen; Whataburger vs. What-A-Burger legal drama | Retrologist Roadside Roundup
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The Automat, fabled chain that closed in 1991, is staging a comeback | Retrologist Roadside Roundup
Plus, fire devastates Atlanta icon; a chilly tour of the "McAtlas"; a game for NYC trivia nerds; biggest Buc-ees is coming; why one Wegman's is keeping…
Jun 8, 2024
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The Automat, fabled chain that closed in 1991, is staging a comeback | Retrologist Roadside Roundup
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