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Re: Diners Hash Out Plans to Weather Recession

Roxanne — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 14:03:32 -0000

Tough question as I am apt to love a good diner regardless of where I am....but I have very fond memories growing up in Miami and heading to the Sheldon's Drug Store counter for cheap grub and milkshakes. It was one of those very old-school drug store/diner joints that survived for decades after it opened because it was north enough from the revitalized South Beach of the 1980s. There was an actual "Hank" who worked the grill there and the waitresses were indeed full of stories and sassy personalities.

Re: Diners Hash Out Plans to Weather Recession

Savannah Red — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:37:44 -0000

Silver Skillet in Atlanta.

Re: Diners Hash Out Plans to Weather Recession

Pete Guither — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 20:32:10 -0000

-- Zorba's in Normal, Illinois. Very cheap, great-tasting basic breakfasts, endless coffee, Gyros and more. They used to be in an old building that was pretty much only held together by cooking grease. Unfortunately, they had to move and the new place lacks some of the charm, but is still a great place.

-- Renaissance Diner on 9th Avenue between 51st and 52nd in Manhattan. It's a diner, and it's open 24/7, but it also has a bar and the menu is about 20 pages with an outstanding selection of fun items, along with the usual, with a laid-back atmosphere. The front is rather ordinary - get a table in the back where they've converted part of an alley into a dining room.

Re: Diners Hash Out Plans to Weather Recession

Chris — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:06:01 -0000

I'm a big fan of the Red Arrow diner in my hometown of Manchester, NH. It's a small place in downtown Manchester, but something of a local landmark. I'm partial to the fried eggs with kielbasa and pan fries.