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rspillan@gmuvax2.gmu.edu (???) writes:

>In article <1992May10.221138.20411@src.umd.edu> rhsu@src.umd.edu (Richard T. Hsu) writes:
>>A diner that (IMHO) really captures the diner "spirit" is the American City 
>>Diner, on Connecticut Ave. in NW one or two blocks south of Chevy Chase
Circle.
>>Compact and efficient, but lighthearted, it's open 24 hours a day and isn't
>>yuppiefied by it's location--it doesn't serve dishes like the higher priced
>>dinner items at the Silver (like I'm SURE you could get swordfish at a diner
>>in the 50's.) 
>>
>>It's cheap, food's good, and there's a Wurlitzer in the corner. 
>>'Nuff said.

I just picked up on this thread, but when it comes to diners, I feel obligated
to put in a positive word for the old T-D (Tastee Diner) in Silver Spring, 
having just moved to that fine town.  The Tastee has been around for years,
has either been designated an historical landmark (or deserves to be),
and doesn't so much capture the diner spirit as it personifies it.  I've
been to both the Silvers in Laurel and Rockville and the Am City; nowhere
but theTastee have I been able to find top-notch rice pudding, which to
me is *essential* to a diner meal.

>And you forgot to mention that they have the best milkshakes in the
>area!!!

I liked 'em both, with the Tastee's coming out a bit ahead - but then again I'm
biased....

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