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This is a heartfelt list but I think it actually misses the mark for what makes NYC area diners unique, which they definitely are. The difference is the food.
by CPLX 9y ago
This is a heartfelt list but I think it actually misses the mark for what makes NYC area diners unique, which they definitely are.
The difference is the food. This kind of diner, which as another poster pointed out can be found from central NJ to the Catskills, has an obviously distinct menu from the rest of the country.
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- kasey_junk 9y agoWhat is distinctive about it. Honest question. I spend a fair bit of time in NYC & have eaten at many diners. I honestly can’t describe a difference between them and the one blocks from my house in Chicago. I’m curious what I’m missing.
- joezydeco 9y agoMy guess would be that the greek-run diners in Chicago (big fan myself, Omega all the way) are less heavy on jewish deli food. You'll see matzo ball soup, pastrami, etc, but not as many knishes and latke.