Mod Betty often remembers when she and Retro Roadhusband moved to Phoenixville, PA and were just getting to know the town. We had no idea what to expect when we opened the door to the Fisherman Restaurant, but as soon as we stepped in, we stepped back in time –
It’s the latest Retro Roadmap video! The Milton Theatre in Milton Delaware. Mod Betty is thrilled that this 100 year old small town theatre has come back to life! A home for the creative in this community, it has something for everyone. Please watch, like, enjoy and SHARE – thanks
SOLD! UPDATE: April 2017 – Philadelphia attorney Tom Kline is the new owner of the vintage diner, which has been hauled out of Phoenixville. Thank you Mr. Kline for saving it! Details here. http://6abc.com/news/rare-vintage-diner-moves-to-new-home-after-restoration/1840642/ January 1, 2017 – a good way to start the new year! Mod Betty has been informed
Mod Betty always encourages folks to shop in actual authentic vintage shops whenever possible, but sometimes it can be hard to find exactly what you’re looking for. That’s why I’ve created this fun little Retro Roadmap pop-up shop on Amazon filled with some of my very favorite Retro Roadmap Recommended
Mod Betty isn’t much of a cook, but once a year she’s all about the Fluff. You see, she’s a Massachusetts gal, so many a holiday season she makes Never Fail Fudge and Marshmallow Treats from this locally made marshmallow creme creation. Heck, her recipes even come from the Fluff Yummy Book that she sent
As a budding Retro Roadbook writer, Mod Betty knows the hard work that goes into creating a guidebook and publishing it independently, so she was thrilled to see Michael Milne’s 2 year jaunt to catalogue the classic car museums in the US become a print reality. Go, MM! If you’re
Mod Betty is excited to share info about the dedication event coming up this Saturday, for a Philadelphia mural commemorating entertainment legends from Philly that we hold near and dear to our hearts! I hope to see you on Saturday October 15th between 2 and 4:30pm at the corner of Broad and Tasker streets
Gang – Quick note and link to share some fun news – Mod B was featured in a Q&A about Retro Roadmap on the front page of the Sunday Boston Globe travel section! Click here to read the entire interview online at the Boston Globe!
Well, we got an extra season more than we expected, but now officially the Route 1 Saugus Mini Golf empire is closing on September 25th. Another disappearing icon in what used to be a great strip of “Saug-vegas” – and especially that iconic orange dino: We had a great Retro
Even though she’s too busy to begin with, Mod Betty is following through on an idea she’s had for far too long: The Retro Roadmap Roadbook series! My plan is to create one for each state, and thanks to the modern convenience of online self-publishing services, I figure that can keep me busy
Retro Roadmappers! As some of you may know, our Kickstarter campaign was so successful we raised more support than our original goal, so there are a few more Retro Roadmap videos coming your way. This one – Doyle’s Diner in Selbyville, Delaware is extra special to me, having moved to
Mod Betty had one of the more thrilling experiences of her life when Ambassador of Americana, inspiration to roadtrippers everywhere, Charles Phoenix visited Retro Roadmap HQ in Phoenixville Pennsylvania, and spent time with Mod Betty! Charles has been an inspiration to Mod B ever since she happened upon his book
It’s the latest Retro Roadmap video! Did you know that the Retro Roadmap video actually has words? Yes! It is a full fledged awesome poppy song written, played and recorded by Cliff Hillis (you folks know him as Retro Roadhusband ;-)) As soon as you hear it you’ll be signing
UPDATE! Here’s the link to the video If you can’t watch it above, here’s the link to the page: http://whyy.org/cms/fridayarts/the-age-of-aquarius-in-chester-county-fermentation-and-common-touch/ And it will also be shown a few more times on WHYY-TV! Mod Betty is excitedly awaiting her TV appearance in WHYY’s Friday Arts show piece on the Chester County
The Retro Roadmap Vintage Tiki Weekend 2016 was a fun success, and a perfect excuse to dust off the tiki togs and visit the country’s mid-century-motel mecca, Wildwood New Jersey. Even if you missed it, you can create your own Vintage Weekend in Wildwood yourself: Here’s all you do! Pick an
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