Return of The Rock Cafe Imminent
Food Network star Guy Fieri’s visit to Oklahoma coincided with the one-year anniversary of the tragic burning of Stroud’s Rock Cafe, which “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” featured on a previous visit to the state.
“It’s just so tragic what happened there. We were really saddened to hear the news that it burned.”
He went on to say that he recently had a conversation with Pixar wizard John Lasseter, who was responsible for basing a character in the movie “Cars” on owner Dawn Welch, and that they discussed the loss of original Pixar artwork that was mounted on the walls.
Guy Fieri spoke about The Rock Cafe tragedy during his recent visit.
“John told me to let Dawn know that he would replace any Pixar artwork that she lost…And I know they’re gonna be reopening soon.”
Guy’s right about that. Dawn told me today that the official reopening is scheduled for May 29. On Friday, they will start offering tours of the rebuilt Rock Cafe and offer beignets and coffee in the morning and hot dogs in the afternoon to those interested.
She also said they will be hosting a reunion for the local communities on Memorial Day Weekend, which will act as a test run for the Grand reopening.
FIRE DAMAGE: Collapsed roof after a fire gutted the Rock Cafe on Main Street in Stroud on Tuesday, May 21, 2008. BY PAUL B. SOUTHERLAND, THE OKLAHOMAN
The historic Rock Cafe on Route66 burned one year ago tomorrow, May 20.
It’s at 114 W. Main St. (Route 66) in Stroud.
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