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Montreal by way of Newark 1995

A gallery of images from our roadtrip that went from Massachusetts to Northern New Jersey to Montreal and back again.

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    Mimi's Diner
    Name: Mimi's Diner
    State: Cornwall
    Deligan's Diner
    Deligan's Diner
    Name: Deligan's Diner
    State: MA
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    Hightstown Diner
    Name: Hightstown Diner
    State: NJ
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    Hibernia Diner
    Name: Hibernia Diner
    State: NJ
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    State: NJ
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    Ride Trains: Flying on Amtrak's Cardinal

    02-05-2012

    Ride Trains: Flying on Amtrak's Cardinal

    Amtrak train takes in scenery between New York and Chicago Amtrak's Cardinal is not a big train — just one sleeping... Read more

    Miss Albany closes -- Diner in danger

    02-03-2012

    Miss Albany closes -- Diner in danger

    UPDATE: The diner will actually close this weekend, February 12. You still have time to visit for one final meal.... Read more

    Chagrin Falls shows soft heart for its hardware store

    01-29-2012

    Chagrin Falls shows soft heart for its hardware store

    Who says that the internet hasn't helped the local business? It's all in how you use it.  In the Era of... Read more

    Hollywood to theaters: Upgrade or die

    01-26-2012

    As if small, independent and historic theaters have enough to worry about. Soon they won't even have any films to... Read more

    Classic downtown theater preserved and repurposed

    01-24-2012

    Classic downtown theater preserved and repurposed

    When one thinks of Los Angeles, the notion of a traditional downtown isn't the first image to come to mind.... Read more

    Pittsfield diner stays in the family

    01-17-2012

    Pittsfield diner stays in the family

    Good to see this diner stalwart still going strong. 55 years later, Pittsfield diner is still all in the family By Dick... Read more

    Libby's goes Greek

    01-17-2012

    Libby's goes Greek

    Would it be too much to ask that the new owners simply preserve this rare Worcester diner and keep it... Read more

    New hardware for Amtrak

    01-13-2012

    For all the money that Congress and the President tossed around since 2009, you'd think Amtrak would have all-new-everything by... Read more

    Single screens reviving in traditional neighborhoods

    01-13-2012

    Single screens reviving in traditional neighborhoods

    It's worth mentioning that The Cinema on Clinton Avenue sits right across the street from the fantastic Highland Park Diner... Read more

    Washington Post ten years late to our Pittsburgh party

    01-06-2012

    Washington Post ten years late to our Pittsburgh party

    The Washington Post declares Pittsburgh hip. Welcome to the party, Post. We called this one over ten years ago. We've... Read more

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      Issue 16 for your downloading pleasure

      Issue 16 for your downloading pleasure

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      Five Days Five Diners

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      Sweeter by the Dozens

      Paula Huber says she’s “a dying breed,” but don’t call the coroner yet. She’s much too busy -- teasing her customers,... Read more

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