fielded numerous requests to turn the small chain into a nationwide franchise, but has refused. In 2019, Ted Drewes celebrated 90 years of serving frozen custard. In the press In 2006, the Route 66 location was featured on the Food Network show Feasting on Asphalt, hosted by Alton Brown. In 2010, it was recommended by Bobby Flay on the "Sweet Tooth" episode of The Best Thing I Ever Ate. In 2011, it was featured in a special "Route 66" episode of Man v. Food Nation, hosted by Adam Richman. In 2014, it was awarded the "Riverfront Times" 2014 award for "Best Frozen Custard in St. Louis." In 2017, it was awarded 'Best ice cream shop in the world’ by Soolnua, a branding and marketing firm in Dublin, Ireland, that publishes its world ice cream index every year. See also List of frozen custard companies Notes External links Restaurants in St. Louis Buildings and structures on U.S. Route 66 Restaurants established in 1930 Frozen custard Ice cream parlors in the United States U.S. Route 66 in Missouri Tourist attractions in St. Louis