For you it's a dollar. There are much better things on the menu. I've had an egg- and toast-loaded three months of eavesdropping while eating my way through New York's diners, as many as I could without getting divorced, and have come to the inescapable conclusion that they are as essential to our way of life, our democracy, and our sense of community, as any other American institution we have right now. Diners, or proto-diner establishments, have been a part of American life for more than years now, since a part-time pressman pulled up in front of the Providence Journal office in Rhode Island with a horse-drawn wagon to sell food to his hungry colleagues—a walk-up food establishment more sophisticated than a street vendor.
They have played a significant role in art high and low, from Edward Hopper's 'Nighthawks' painting to Barry Levinson's Diner movie.
You'd be hard pressed to find a year in American television and film that doesn't have at least one scene set in a diner. I'd even go so far as to call it the quintessentially American restaurant. First, let's define our term. What do we mean by a diner?
Some define diners by their architecture: a freestanding structure, initially wooden and eventually fashioned after Pullman dining cars made of gleaming stainless steel, with lots of glass and more than a few Art-deco-ish accents. But today's diners come in all shapes and sizes. Sticking to those physical parameters discounts many great diners and the cultural value they hold. After eating in diners all my life, and especially aggressively of late, here's my stab at the defining characteristics of a diner:.
With these criteria, all kinds of establishments can be lumped together with classic diners. But I also had Harry's, a combination candy store and luncheonette that made at least in my foggy taste memory exemplary fountain drinks, burgers, and egg sandwiches.
Harry's wasn't open for dinner and it didn't have booths, but it fulfilled all the other diner criteria above, so I feel comfortable calling it one. Then there are the New York metropolitan area's Greek coffee shops, which didn't start out as diners, but became effectively synonymous with them in the late '40s. And there are truck stop greasy spoons, many of which look nothing like classic diners but are diners all the same. What about chains?
Can a chain restaurant be a diner? In certain parts of the country, where mom-and-pop diner-like establishments have more or less gone extinct, "family restaurant" chains like Waffle House and Denny's have effectively taken their place. I have a friend who grew up in Alabama eating at a long-since closed family diner. His year-old father now takes his regular seat at the Waffle House in their town. There's one more diner criterion that I haven't previously mentioned: The food is not usually a diner's main attraction, nor should it have to be.
When I first started thinking about this post, I tried to devise an ultimate diner test: a list of dishes a diner has to do well to be considered a "good" diner.
It's the perfect comfort meal and, as a bonus, you can dip your fries in the gravy," said McFarland. Although diners may have a reputation for cooking from scratch, Blaure told Insider that it's actually rare to find a diner with cooks who prepare their own soup. Soups and chili take too much time and effort for diners to make a new batch every day, so they usually don't bother," said Blaure. If you're determined to order soup, Blaure recommended pairing it with a grilled-cheese sandwich, which she said are usually pretty tasty at diners.
But Blaure told Insider that the fast-paced nature of a diner kitchen may mean the sauce on your pasta isn't homemade. There's not necessarily anything wrong with that, but you can get better meal for your money by ordering something else," said Blaure. If you find yourself searching for a relatively light meal at a diner, you may be tempted to order up a salad. They're usually precut with some mass-produced dressing that's not made in house," said Liberato, who added that sometimes the lettuce may not be that fresh.
Unlike more upscale restaurants, smaller diners may not be sourcing freshly-caught fish each morning for their dishes. It's unlikely to be fresh-caught and a lot of diner seafood is probably deep-fried to cover up how terrible the quality really is," said Liberato. Though properly frozen and prepared seafood is generally safe to consume, you may get more flavor for your money at a diner by sticking with turf rather than surf.
World globe An icon of the world globe, indicating different international options. Get the Insider App. Click here to learn more. A leading-edge research firm focused on digital transformation. Appetizers at diners are usually finger foods, from mozzarella sticks to nachos and other easy-to-eat classic snacks.
Again, fancier diners may have more exotic appetizers, such as calamari, but you can generally expect the appetizer portion of your meal to also be reflective of classic American cooking. A wide desert selection, featuring cakes and pies, is common at a diner. Almost anyone will be able to find something to eat on a diner menu, and the prices are generally extremely reasonable as well. Why not have a nice helping of apple pie or share a sundae at the table?
Diners almost always have a packed display case of fresh baked goods including pies like chocolate silk, banana creme, and blueberry; muffins, bagels, cookies, and so much more await your appetite. You are more than welcome to take a seat at the counter with a cup of coffee and a slice of blueberry pie and stay awhile. Whatever you want, the diner has it. If you visit the United States, be sure to check out a humble diner. They can be found in any state, though I recommend visiting one in New York or New Jersey for that old school experience.
They might not look like much, but you can anticipate a cheap and hearty meal! Photo by Peter Bond on Unsplash. Diner food is so wonderful! That club has me salivating like a dog waiting for a piece of sausage It is great because it's so simple and homemade. The cozy atmosphere makes it even better. Ugh club sandwiches are one of my favorites.
I'll be in Brooklyn next month. As much as I love Denny's, going to an independent diner is near the top of my to-do list That's great! Brooklyn is a very cool place and surely they have some cozy diners. I'm so happy to hear you want to go to one! Ah I would love to go back to the US to try some of these out.
I really missed out when I was in New York
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