A commenter to this blog (eeps) tipped me to the closing of the Cheyenne Diner, which I just covered two weeks ago upon the happy news of the Market Diner's re-opening. I called the diner to confirm and yes, sadly, this will be the Cheyenne's last week on earth after more than half a century at 9th and 33rd.
Just as I thought life in New York was getting better for our diners, another is put out to pasture. Maybe it will follow the Moondance out to Wyoming. I just hope the autographed pics of What's Happening's Fred "Rerun" Berry will go with it.
What else is there to say? I am shocked and saddened.
4 comments:
Which of the Four Horsemen are you, hmm? Stinky, Starvey, Slappy or Stiffy?
This is an outrage! These manipulative developers probably convinced the owners to sell their property, promising a "better life" in some gated community etc. Jerks.
Scumbags. I grew up going to that diner.
Great French toast, low prices, large booths by large windows. Another NY treasure gone.
I was nearby Cheyenne today so I went there at 4PM for a last supper. Terrible iceberg lettuce salad and moussaka with canned corn and carrots, but it didn't matter since Greeks probably haven't run this place in years. I should have just ordered a burger and a coke.
Anyway, I didn't go for the food but to say goodbye. There were several people there taking pictures and talking about how the lease had been lost. It really is sad and I walked home passing several luxury condo projects all promising the good life. I wonder where the people living there will get an old fashioned cheeseburger and milkshake served by a friendly waitress - or if they'd even appreciate the experience.
Good bye, Cheyenne, I love you!
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