There aren't many places in America more iconic than the diner. Even if its cultural moment is waning, the very thought of swivel stools, milkshakes, and a "what'll ya have, hon?" can still bring a smile.
The American Diner Museum wants to capture all that with a website dedicated to the history and lore of the eateries. You can learn out how pressman Walter Scott's lunch wagon in Providence, Rhode Island is considered the birth of the diner (around 1858).
You can also find out where diners are around the country, bone up on the lingo ("dough well done with cow to cover" is buttered toast and "customer will take a chance" means they've ordered hash), and even buy your very own diner.
written on Friday Sep 21, 2007
cups of mud,
soup jockeys,
museum.
