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Phil’s Diner to reopen in 2010
- Category: Preservation
- Published on Saturday, 19 September 2009 22:33
Los Angeles, California — Phil’s Diner, closed for more than ten years and moved more than once, will reopen in 2010 according to a website run by its owner, Casey Hallenbeck. According to the site (found here) “Phil’s Diner will offer a combination of your old diner favorites like burgers and milkshakes along with some healthier options for those who maybe eat out a little more often. We care about you, your health, and the health of our environment so we keep that in mind in everything we do.”
Read Hallenbeck’s blog here.
Read even more about Phil’s Diner at the Museum of San Fernando Valley website here.
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