Last weekend the Yogi’s along with the world’s greatest MIL Nana and SuperPizzaBoy’s friend Q loaded up to head down the Turner Turnpike for a road trip. There is nothing like a road trip.
First stop, getting something to eat of course!
There is no other choice for Road Food than the Rock Cafe in Stroud, right on route 66. It was built in 1936.
The food is great. It is a popular spot on 66 but we came at an off time.
The owner Dawn Welch has owned it since the 1990’s. She was the inspiration for the character Sally Carrera in the movie “Cars”. Ms. Welch was also named Oklahoma’s 2008 Woman of the Year beating out Carrie Underwood. That’s a big honor especially considering how Oklahoma loves Carrie Underwood.
Don’t take just my word for the food, Guy Fieri of Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives likes it also. Check out his report on the Rock Cafe.
After filling up we traveled a few miles from Stroud to the Sparks Winery, in the central Oklahoma countryside.
We were on a mission, Sweetie was hosting book group and needed their Sangria.
We told the kids to go play and headed into the tasting room.
They have a wide variety of wines. No, I didn’t taste them all, I was the designated driver.
Nana and Sweetie did a thorough evaluation though.
Then we packed up our purchases and went home!
Have you been on a road trip lately?
Oh, yes, we have been on a road trip lately and have another planned this week. Just love your images.
BTW, when we were in Bardstown, KY, at Makers Mark, I did the tasting and My Honey was the designated driver. Other than that tiny taste, we didn’t have any other alcohol there or buy any to bring home. We bought Makers Mark flavored coffee beans. 🙂 We get a kick out of just smelling the stuff!
Love your road trips!!! Great images of fun places.
Lois
The last time I made a trip to OKC I stopped for lunch at the Rock Cafe – right at lunch time. It was SO busy. But that’s because the food is SO good. The service was just as excellent as when we’ve been there at off times.
Haven’t been on a road trip recently, but hey! I get to go on yours through your photos which are always terrific! Fun day!
Sylvia
Love the Rock Cafe building. I’d probably stop there just for the rocks. Yet I love Cars and it’s fun to know where the inspiration for Sally came from. We saw the original Luigi’s in Williams AZ along Rt 66 last year when I needed a new tire for the old 5er.
Even a short Road Trip is better than none. Looks like Nana likes the wine.
I’m planning a road trip after my season. Posted about it today.
I have not been on a road trip recently, but I think I need to go to Stroud. Yum!
Food and wine…make for a great road trip!
Sounds like a wonderful road trip. A winery and a nice diner. I enjoy the show Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. One of my favorite shows to watch. Thanks for sharing your trip.
I will definitely be headed to The Rock Cafe in the not to distant future. We need to make another trip to Ada, so we may make a side trip to Stroud. Thanks for the information.
I’m glad to hear you had a designated driver and that it wasn’t SuperPizzaBoy since he’s still only 13.
I just got back from a road trip to Upstate New York.
Yup! A big part of our life consists of roadtrips. (We lived on the road for 10 years, but now it’s just in between coasts.) Your post has made my feet itch though. (The wineries look great — your ladies were lucky to have a designated driver ;>)
Your road trip looks like loads of fun… you guys really know how to do one right! I would not want to be the designated driver but “the taster!”
Bises,
Genie
Great shots.
I enjoy road trips. We made some memorable trips in Europe.
Great captures.
That café looks great – love the stonework….
Well, you know how I love road trips, and also eating and a bit of wine – sounds like a perfect day to me!
Love the Rock Cafe and a drop of wine is always good for the constitution. I really like the look of the girls enjoying their tasting.
I think I need a road trip! This one looks like fun, especially the Rock Cafe. My grandkids just love that movie.
Photos from your road trips are always a treat for the old and tired eyes. Great shots this week. Loved the series and the Rock Cafe sign is super. genie