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1 day ago

This Humble Food Institution Got Many Americans Through The Great Depression - Tasting Table

Meatloaf. Mashed potatoes. Breakfast all day, every day. A cup of coffee that always seems to be full. These are the menu hallmarks of the American diner. Throw in a countertop with stools, booths with laminate countertops, and a lot of stainless steel, and the nostalgic vibe is complete. The first iterations of diners popped up in the mid-1800s, and have been a national staple ever since.
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fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago

Owner of historic New Jersey diner says he won't serve avocados on the menu

Jim Greberis has run Summit Diner for decades, preserving classic comfort-food staples and rejecting trends like avocados due to waste and lack of staff experience.
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fromTasting Table
3 days ago

15 Old-School Diner Foods That You Don't See On Menus Anymore - Tasting Table

Historic diner menus featured unusual comfort foods like jelly omelettes, Jell-O salads, liverwurst, and milk toast that largely disappeared from modern menus.
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