There is much to love about old-style diners—the look of them; the welcoming staff, many of whom have been there for decades; the vivid slang (make it moo, cluck and grunt, hot blond in sand, wet mystery); the generally down-to-earth customers; the prices; the predictable food and comfort; the nostalgia.
I dont think so. I think the top one is maybe the Empire Diner. I remember taking the shot in Chelsea--maybe 8th or 9th ave when i was out perusing galleries in the area. The bottom one is in Barre, Vermont, and has closed down.
We live in New Jersey which is is reputed to be the diner capital of the country. We love going to a few favorites when we want an economical and delicious meal.
Lucky you. We dont have many here in VT. Did u see that Wilson Hughes, who used to life across the street, mentioned Almacs in FR. I had completely forgotten. Chorizo and eggs afloat in orange grease.
Miss the dinners, cheap and fairly good food, they are almost completely gone in NYC.
Two remain in my old hood. The Waverly and the Washington Sq on the corner of W4th and 6th Ave. But yes, a dying breed.
I hadn't noticed the comment but I went back and read it now. Good old Wilson, Glad to see that he's still your fan. And yes, I do remember Almac's
Is that photo the former diner on Great Jones?
I dont think so. I think the top one is maybe the Empire Diner. I remember taking the shot in Chelsea--maybe 8th or 9th ave when i was out perusing galleries in the area. The bottom one is in Barre, Vermont, and has closed down.
We live in New Jersey which is is reputed to be the diner capital of the country. We love going to a few favorites when we want an economical and delicious meal.
Lucky you. We dont have many here in VT. Did u see that Wilson Hughes, who used to life across the street, mentioned Almacs in FR. I had completely forgotten. Chorizo and eggs afloat in orange grease.
These photos remind me of quick breakfasts at the old Almacs in Fall River. Good diners are now few and far between.
WOW! I havent thought of Almacs in a million years. Chorizo and eggs swimming in orange grease Sooo good.