American City Diner: Washington, DC

“Thanks to American City Diner for restoring my faith that outstanding diner food is still out there.” Visiting American City Diner on the outskirts of Washington, DC, near the Maryland border, is like walking into Guy Fieri’s dreams. I’m actually shocked this place has yet to be visited by “Triple D”. Dripping with 50’s nostalgia (chrome, neon, and a mind blowing giant mural of James Dean, Sammy Davis Jr, Elvis, and Marilyn Monroe chowing down on ice cream and spaghetti) you might be surprised to learn that this place was built in the late 80’s, and isn’t even a real dining car. That said, it’s anything but the cheesy tourist trap you might expect. Walls jammed with 50’s bric-a-brac and teeming with customers 24 hours a day, American City Diner fends off obnoxious customers with signs that warn you not to bother the cooks in the open kitchen. Our waiter was friendly, despite the giant “No Whining” sign on his uniform . Some people are put off with eating establishments known for a “signature rudeness,” but to me it’s usually a sign of really good food. The Reuben , piled with thick cut, house-made corned beef—billed as “the best corned beef south of New York City”—was better than you would expect from …

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