East Coast Chrome

When Walter Scott opened his modest food wagon in Providence, RI he had no idea what a defining cultural symbol it would become to the nation. The following slide show from Back On Tack's travels is witness to the championing chrome of diners.

MA - Agawan Diner CT - Rosie's Diner MA - South Street Diner RI - Modern Diner MA - Al Mac's Diner RI - Seaplane Diner NH - 28 Bar & Grill RI - Silver Top Diner FL - Starlite Diner NH - Tilt'n Diner RI - Jigger's Diner FL - Pelican Diner MA - Paradise Diner FL - Shirley's Soul Food MA - Tin Man Diner MA - Charlie's Diner MA - Mill Pond Diner MA - Angelo's Orchid Diner MA - Boulevard Diner FL - Nicko's Diner

Finding the classic charms of a diner is not easy in Florida. Back on Tack had no idea what a task lay on our plate as the munchies sent us...
 Searching For The Perfect Eat

Kitsch Kitchens

There are some roadside treats that just look too good to pass up.

FL - The Bahi Hut
FL - Branch Ranch
FL - Hot Dog Shaped Stand
FL - Hot Dog Heaven
FL - Lobster Bug
FL - Magic Mining
FL - Santa Madeira
FL - Twistee Treats
MA - Hilltop Steak House
MA - Hood Milk Bottle
MA - Tower Of Pizza
ME - Popeye's Ice House
MS - Mammy's Cupboard
MS - Wet 'N Wild
RI - Wein-O-Rama
SC - Sombrero Steak House
PLUS: Dinner Extravaganzas

Fast Food Fact

The double-decker hamburger was created at Bob's Big Boy as a joke. A jazz musician, and frequent customer, had complained that he was tired of what the menu had to offer. To avoid a beef, the chef cut the top off a bun and added another layer to Bob's burgers. The rest is roadside eatery history.