It seems that the era of having an eatery where the home cooking reminded you of just that... home and everyone knew your name is fast fading. I had a couple of these places and sadly they are both gone now. The first was a family owned diner that had the best corned beef hash omelette you could ever imagine and the staff took pride in greeting you by your first name as you entered. It is gone and I miss it already.

The other diner was an Atlanta institution since 1929. Southern home cooking 24/7. A true "greasy spoon" if there ever was one , it has been bought out by a young couple who cater to the midtown yuppie crowd instead of taxi drivers, delivery drivers .... and yes .... police (like me)...etc. No more homemade pies and coffee that you could stand a spoon up in at 3am.....

They actually serve granola and fresh fruit now!

Best,
Charles