Nicola’s Heavenly Cucina Italian Bakery

ROUTE 66 100 Year Road Trip

Nicola’s Heavenly Cucina Italian Bakery

Nicola's Heavenly Cucina Italian Bakery
Nicola’s Heavenly Cucina Italian Bakery
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Old-school taste made with healthy ingredients!

Located in Lockport’s historic train station right next to the old Rt 66 detour.
Nicola’s Heavenly Cucina Italian Bakery shares the station with Midwest Soarring, a native American advocacy group.
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Nicola’s Heavenly Cucina prides itself on using a farm-to-table approach, sourcing and utilizing exclusively organic ingredients in crafting its delectable array of baked breads and goods. The restaurant’s commitment to finding the highest quality ingredients ensures that every bite is not only delicious, but also wholesome, allowing guests to indulge guilt-free in each heavenly creation offered.

133 W. 13th Street / (815) 688-2462

Citgo
Route 66 Sponsor

Thank you Citgo for sponsoring
Nicola’s Route 66 bench!

CITGO is a major American energy and refining company with a long history of supplying fuel, lubricants, and petrochemical products across the United States. Operating a nationwide network of fuel terminals, pipelines, and branded gas stations, the company plays a significant role in transportation and industrial energy infrastructure. Known for its iconic red triangle logo and strong presence along major travel corridors like Route 66, CITGO has become a recognizable part of the American roadside landscape while continuing to support commercial, industrial, and consumer energy needs.

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THE 100 YEAR ROAD TRIP BENCH

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Rodrigo Montoya Ortiz
Rodrigo Montoya Ortiz
MEET THE ARTIST

Rodrigo Montoya Ortiz

Painter • Fine Artist

Rodrigo Montoya Ortiz, known professionally as “Roiz,” is a Mexican-born artist currently residing in Illinois. His work is deeply inspired by the striking contrast between urban landscapes and the raw beauty of nature.

Through bold, vibrant compositions, Roiz blends the energy of street art with the serenity of the natural world. This fusion creates a dynamic style of urban contemporary art that awakens the senses and sparks imagination. Using graffiti as his primary medium, he approaches each piece with meticulous attention to detail, conveying powerful messages about humanity’s complex relationship with its surroundings.