tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post9045951345365062423..comments2024-03-28T23:21:56.160-04:00Comments on Occasional Toronto: Avenue DinerRedPathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06980471119229896414noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-6246678644367845832011-06-02T07:50:57.820-04:002011-06-02T07:50:57.820-04:00Thank goodness that some of these diners lasted in...Thank goodness that some of these diners lasted into our time where they are now appreciated for the nostalgia they produce as well as the good dose of grease that we all love.<br />It is fun for me to think of you leaving your city life for a walk on my blog with me over my hilltop here the Ohio Valley, only to have me accompany you as you discover your own wonders in the sity<br />nellieNellie from Beyond My Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01149596937067869426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-19382245329218945552011-06-02T06:21:26.477-04:002011-06-02T06:21:26.477-04:00Signs like this are very appealing to me and make ...Signs like this are very appealing to me and make me want to go inside for a bite.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-68650334442954749842011-06-02T05:17:19.349-04:002011-06-02T05:17:19.349-04:00Pretty cool. The bus even stops at the door.Pretty cool. The bus even stops at the door.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08408980791673021797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-41493144308571380742011-06-02T05:10:15.178-04:002011-06-02T05:10:15.178-04:00A sign that's held the test of time proudly an...A sign that's held the test of time proudly and beautifully!Gemma Wisemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17466540188839321484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-20351436681045801762011-06-02T02:58:20.753-04:002011-06-02T02:58:20.753-04:00Such a classic!Such a classic!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11269887100694066103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-70496579402148472602011-06-02T00:15:22.494-04:002011-06-02T00:15:22.494-04:00i guess old diners stay in business because most p...i guess old diners stay in business because most people prefer something familiar. good looking sign.Luna Mirandahttp://savorthebite.blogspot.com/2011/06/signs-memorial-marker.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-54632109840998419012011-06-01T21:51:30.457-04:002011-06-01T21:51:30.457-04:00I love that retro look!I love that retro look!Maude Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669688074743095866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-58336754178301480762011-06-01T20:39:35.489-04:002011-06-01T20:39:35.489-04:00There is one "diner" in The Villages, ab...There is one "diner" in The Villages, about 30 miles south of Ocala...but that is part of a chain. We used to visit a diner in Boca Raton that was quite authentic but it went out of business after a few years.<br /><br />Glad to hear this one has been around for so long and is still viable...<br /><br />Got to visit Toronto at some point in the future!Lowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15305748075301453010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-7275282440893049112011-06-01T20:35:45.099-04:002011-06-01T20:35:45.099-04:00Diners have the best food, and this one has a nice...Diners have the best food, and this one has a nice sign.Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14324315351283229508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-30326653584698526822011-06-01T20:11:43.080-04:002011-06-01T20:11:43.080-04:00It looks great, Redpat. I like funky old signs li...It looks great, Redpat. I like funky old signs like this. The person who questioned the stencilling has a good point. I wonder if this has been changed over the years.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03323811980627840654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-20699908224905864792011-06-01T19:51:58.577-04:002011-06-01T19:51:58.577-04:00Sounds like a wonderful place to eat and live : )Sounds like a wonderful place to eat and live : )Regina Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837700572358826612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-6018670466223461022011-06-01T18:53:05.604-04:002011-06-01T18:53:05.604-04:00nice place. I want to visit this place someday..I&...nice place. I want to visit this place someday..I'm just in the neighboring province:-) pls visit <a href="http://www.gagiers-adventure.com/2011/06/4-points-of-prince-edward-island.html" rel="nofollow">MY SIGNS,SIGNS</a>Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02717721419613109463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-13121611474432736332011-06-01T17:34:24.609-04:002011-06-01T17:34:24.609-04:00Amazingly still there through all the decades of c...Amazingly still there through all the decades of change. Maybe its the sign:-)Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00253875352864018195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-80465249359772004342011-06-01T17:32:24.833-04:002011-06-01T17:32:24.833-04:00old diners are so comfortable.old diners are so comfortable.Lesleyhttp://sooniagara.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-72197612521418733102011-06-01T16:51:39.322-04:002011-06-01T16:51:39.322-04:00Yummy comfort food! In our old neighborhood, the &...Yummy comfort food! In our old neighborhood, the "St. Clair Broiler" was the same kind of burger place! <br />Take us inside for a look with your camera...<br />Regards from EAGANAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-34864704979172420652011-06-01T16:36:37.815-04:002011-06-01T16:36:37.815-04:00Love retro signs too.
Burger, fries and milk shake...Love retro signs too.<br />Burger, fries and milk shake, yummi. ;-)Lúciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15653377788480012700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-15541107781031487372011-06-01T15:58:46.317-04:002011-06-01T15:58:46.317-04:00Fantastic sign. It looks delicious.Fantastic sign. It looks delicious.Carolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13496322503025871907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-3674328554369150902011-06-01T15:58:19.829-04:002011-06-01T15:58:19.829-04:00I fancy those kind of diners.I fancy those kind of diners.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-7909980617404415222011-06-01T15:42:50.678-04:002011-06-01T15:42:50.678-04:00It seems to have survived the test of time.It seems to have survived the test of time.Martha Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15797951661712327698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-66908691143114017142011-06-01T15:37:38.349-04:002011-06-01T15:37:38.349-04:00the stencilling seems out of place. The sign looks...the stencilling seems out of place. The sign looks like it once was lighted or more artistically lettered.Postcardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16399915833682943432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-53860890463509448592011-06-01T15:36:25.097-04:002011-06-01T15:36:25.097-04:00Sounds like a great place to eat! I love the retro...Sounds like a great place to eat! I love the retro sign!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17756564685282866773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-30567061134452383952011-06-01T15:22:25.981-04:002011-06-01T15:22:25.981-04:00This sounds like one of those community favorite s...This sounds like one of those community favorite spots. It bet the burgers are great.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07645915869786296771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-55799399621544151522011-06-01T15:21:42.296-04:002011-06-01T15:21:42.296-04:00the stencilled look is unusual, one might expect n...the stencilled look is unusual, one might expect neon (but not in 1944, I guess!)VioletSkyhttp://violetsky-sightlines.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-23825662875474363302011-06-01T13:37:49.207-04:002011-06-01T13:37:49.207-04:00Great sign, Pat! I love those old diners, particul...Great sign, Pat! I love those old diners, particularly if they have jukeboxes loaded with all the old tunes. Singing along with Elvis is a great way to get your big kids squirming in their seats...LOL!Lynette Killamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13747902602019771481noreply@blogger.com