When it comes to comfort food, Americana takes many forms and flavors.
For some, nothing scratches the itch more than aburgeror a plate offried chicken.
For others, it’s the siren song of theice creamtruck or afrosted doughnut.
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“The Red Line Diner does all of that well,” he adds.
“It’s everything you’re looking for in a diner.”
“It’s a local cafe where the patrons and workers look like they’ve visited for generations!
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That’s the motto for Rob Masone, executive chef and owner ofKre8 Events & Xperiences Inc.in South Carolina.
Bob’s is what every other diner wishes it was, and their food shows that they really care.
“Excellent crispy potatoes, and even something as simple as a fried egg with toast was done well.
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Very unassuming, but worth the visit.”
Palace Diner
Another recommendation from Zabar is the old-timeyPalace Dinerin Biddeford, Maine.
“Located in a converted vintage rail car, everything on the limited menu is amazing.
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The pancakes are incredible, the crispy potatoes are A+, and the burger is also excellent.
I hate tuna fish, but it’s supposedly fantastic.”
And Zabar isn’t alone in that endorsement.
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The French toast is one giant piece of battered bread!
Don’t forget to get the brown butter banana bread.
“It’s technically a bagel shop but it reads like a diner,” he notes.
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I’ve had many great late-night meals there.”
“It retains the American classics we all love with some great Korean options sprinkled in.
It feels homey the moment you walk into the place.”
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“Their delicious, huge omelets are my go-to, and they have the best French toast.
And food-wise, guests have their pick from breakfast to fried steak and homemade pie.
“Everything feels like home but is special,” he adds.
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For those reasons, New York City’s iconicNeptune Dinerhas been a guiding light.
Classic, great diner!”
Pruitt fondly recalls running a bar, Anfora, next door and visiting the diner every week.
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“It reminds me of my days as an NYU student,” he recalls.
“Because it is located close to campus, I could grab a quick bite to eat between classes.
Service was usually fast, and the cheeseburger always hit the spot!”
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For brunch, do not miss their housemade buttermilk biscuits and cacio e pepe scrambled eggs."
An incredible place to see a great variety of people."
So musesNisha Vora, cookbook author behind the upcomingBig Vegan Flavor.
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“Look closer, though, and you’ll see this isn’t your typical diner at all.
Their entirely vegetarian menu features innovative dishes like a slow-braised collard greens focaccia sandwich and griddled banana bread.”
“My daughter Bee and wife Julie usually order the grilled cheese and French fries.
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I alternate between the tuna melt and their 3-ounce cheeseburger.
If we go for breakfast, we always order the hash browns, pancakes, or French toast.
The owner, Mark Parash, often comes behind the counter, greeting everyone with a warm smile.
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Sip' n Soda is a true gem!”
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