03/26/2023
Guess the spot??
C’mon this is an easy one. A spot I’m sure we’ve all been to a ton of times. When I bumped into a guy visiting from New York the other day and he asked, “where’s that classic little breakfast diner on the corner?” I knew just where he was talking about and gave him directions. When my Mom’s in town we tend to go there. When Michael Andrew came back from winning his gold medal in the Olympics I ran into him and he said, “It’s the first place I went to get a meal when I got back in town.” It’s been a staple of the community for almost as long as I’ve been alive. I remember when Hendrix was born and not sleeping well, It was the only place open a few of those early mornings on the 101. I recall asking the cook, “what time do you open?” His response,”See that truck? Well, I’m the cook, so if you see that truck we’re open” So classic. I’ll admit I was a little sad walking out with the crew yesterday for our last time, but I went over and gave him a fist bump and said,”Thank you so much for all the meals over the years. I’ve been coming here since before I even had a family to feed”. We both smiled and I’m grateful to have had all those good times in that little diner with family and friends. I heard today is the last day, so if you are thinking about it you better head in there one last time. I’m not sure if I have the solution, but I wish there was something we could do to help preserve this rad community a little bit more. I know we can all make sure we go to these old mom and pop style small businesses, instead of the trendy new spot opening another location. Maybe we can vote for people that care like I do, or the current council and mayor can come up with some solutions? I think it’s changing a little too quick for this old man. I guess that’s part of growing up, but that doesn’t mean I have to like it 😂 Anyways, Make it a great day, Everyone! - Josh
