Dutch Kitchen Diner in Frackville -
It looks like they redid the outside, but the inside remains unchanged. I have fond memories of stopping there on our treks south. Maybe someone knows what kind of diner this is? Here
is the web site: http://www.dutchkitchen.com/
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Kappy's Diner, a Valentine, is located at 501 N. Orlando Ave. in Maitland. #5548
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This page explains the history of Big Boy, leading up to the two companies that
exist today (Big Boy International and Frisch's):
http://www.99w.com/evilsam/ff/bigboy.htm
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There are obvious differences between the Frisch's and Bob's Big Boy statues. But one of the neat things about the early Frisch's Big Boys is the slingshot in the back pocket -- just visible in this photo from the Sign Museum:
http://www.agilitynut.com/06/3/frisch2.jpg
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Thus, the first-ever "Greasy Spoon Awards." given out by our host Glenn Wells
The Silver Spoon goes to Tums.
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Gold Spoon goes to the Heart Attack Grill in Tempe, Arizona.
Here's a video report posted on You Tube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9N4Y1DpTxs
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Vermont sits on edge of diner crisis
By Ed Shamy
http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070417/COLUMNIST\
S05/70417016/1007/NEWS02
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A beach is much more fun when there's someplace nearby to buy a soda or ice cream cone. Any 12 year old kid knows that.
In Madeira Beach, Florida, 12 year old Kaitlyn Chalke has become an advocate for an 80 year old log cabin known as the Snack Shack. The city decided to demolish the building, prompting Chalke to collect 200 signatures supporting keeping the Snack Shack.
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