Famous 66 schedules grand opening party, collector car show for March 19

Famous 66 is hosting a grand opening party and collector car show from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday, March 19.

Famous 66 at 1026 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, has an Americana roadside tavern theme.  It is decorated with vintage road signs and gas station pumps, Dino the Dinosaur from Sinclair gas stations,  Big Boy statues.

The restaurant comes from Square One Concepts, the creators of Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers, Bourbon & Bones Chophouse|Bar, B&B Cocktail Lounge, Famous 48, an Arizona Tavern, among others.

In addition to the collector cars, the grand opening party will include:

• An opportunity from 5-6:30 p.m. to geta snapshot with local sports team mascots Phoenix Suns “Gorilla,” Arizona Diamondbacks “Baxter,” Arizona Cardinals “Big Red,” Arizona Coyotes “Howler,” Arizona State “Sparky,” and Tucson Roadrunners “Dusty:;
• Happy Hour food and drink deals all day;
• Half off Shake & Bake, a dessert counter delivering custom-order milkshakes and ice cream cookie sandwiches;
• A DJ ;
• A bounce house;
• Face-Painting;
• Guest of Honor, Gilbert Mayor Brigette Peterson.