South Street Diner Explained

South Street Diner
Established:1947
Food-Type:Diner
Dress-Code:Casual
Street-Address:178 Kneeland St
City:Boston
County:Suffolk
State:Massachusetts
Postcode:02111
Country:United States
Coordinates:42.3498°N -71.0576°W

South Street Diner, established in 1947, is a 24-hour,[1] seven night a week diner in Boston's Leather District. It was named '2011 Best Diner' by Boston Magazine,[2] along with 'The Best Late Night Food' in the US by Esquire.[3] Thrillist named South Street Diner as one of the best 24-hour diners in the country.[4] [5]

History

South Street Diner was built in 1947 by the Worcester Dining Company and was originally named the Blue Diner.[6] The diner is known for attracting many after-hours customers. Food Network describes its busiest hours to be between 1 and 4 in the morning when night owls pack in for the Boston Cream Pancakes."[7] The diner has been used as the set of many films including Hiding Out, Second Sight and House Guest.[8] South Street Diner was also featured in the Boston episode of Esquire Network's "The Getaway" hosted by Paul Feig. The diner was most recently featured in an issue of DC Comics' "Batgirl."[9] [10] Many people mistake South Street Diner for another diner in the film The Equalizer, with the correct location for the diner in the movie being 25 Everett Ave, Chelsea, MA.[11] The diner has been also seen in the movie 21 and The Blue Diner.

Reception

The diner was the subject of the 2012 documentary[12] 24 Hours At The South Street Diner, directed by Melissa Dowler; the documentary was an official selection at IFF Boston,[13] The Woods Hole Film Festiva l[14] and New Filmmakers New York.[15] It is also famous for many other reasons.

The diner is also known for the celebrities, musicians, and A-listers it has attracted over the years including Don King,[16] Donnie Wahlberg, Robert Plant,[17] The Grateful Dead,[17] Morgan Freeman,[17] and Chris Evans.[17] Other celebrities that have been seen at South Street Diner include Jackie Mason,[18] Clay Buchholz,[19] Kathy Griffin, Jackie Gleason, Neil Young,[20] Jim Schultz,[19] Kevin Hart, Christopher Walken, and 59th Texas Tech Masked Rider Cameron Hekkert.[19]

South Street Diner reflects many holidays, with staff offering holiday-themed menus and a festive atmosphere. Popular celebrated holidays at the diner include Saint Patrick's Day when patrons are attracted to the corned beef, cabbage, and Guinness special.[21] [22] [23] [24]

Further reading

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Best Nightlife in Boston | Frommer's . www.frommers.com.
  2. Web site: South Street Diner, Best Diner, in Boston.
  3. Web site: The Best Late-Night Food in the U.S.A.. August 8, 2012.
  4. Web site: These are the 24 best 24-hour diners in the country. Liz. Childers. April 25, 2014. Thrillist.
  5. News: White . Marian . April 30, 2014 . Which Boston Restaurant Landed on Thrillist's List of Best 24-Hour Diners in the Country? . dead . BostInno . https://web.archive.org/web/20140502231959/http://bostinno.streetwise.co/2014/04/30/south-street-diner-lands-on-thrillists-best-24-hours-diners-list/ . May 2, 2014.
  6. http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/article/20140113/NEWS/140119773?template=printart All aboard the Deluxe Depot Diner – Gate House
  7. Web site: South Street Diner . 2022-09-03 . Food Network . en.
  8. Web site: South Street Diner - Boston, MA. www.southstreetdiner.com.
  9. Web site: New issue of 'Batgirl' features South Street Diner. The Boston Globe. January 18, 2015.
  10. Web site: Annear. Steve. South Street Diner Featured In New 'Batgirl' Comic. January 19, 2015. Boston Magazine.
  11. Web site: The Bridge Diner from The Equalizer (2014). 2023-03-13 . OddStops . en.
  12. Web site: Watch This 24-Minute Film Shot in 24 Hours at South Street Diner. Blumenthal. Rachel Leah. 2014-07-17. Eater Boston. 2016-11-05.
  13. News: Independent Film Festival to screen '24 Hours at the South Street Diner'. Boston.com. 2016-11-05.
  14. Web site: How to Work the 2012 Woods Hole Film Festival. www.wgbh.org. 2016-11-05.
  15. News: NewFilmmakers NY Presents BERT AND ARNIE'S GUIDE TO FRIENDSHIP, 5/17. 2016-11-05.
  16. Web site: Tracked Down: Don King, Kim Carrigan, Nastia Liukin & more.... March 5, 2010.
  17. http://boston.grubstreet.com/2013/03/south-street-diner-.html
  18. Web site: South Street Diner - Leather District - Boston, MA. Yelp.
  19. Web site: South Street Diner Pop Culture . dinerboston.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111121174426/http://dinerboston.com/popCulture.php . 2011-11-21.
  20. Web site: South Street Diner in Boston, MA. YP.com.
  21. Web site: A Last-Minute Guide to Celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Boston. Rachel Leah. Blumenthal. March 17, 2015. Eater Boston.
  22. News: White . Marian . March 17, 2015 . The Best St. Patrick's Day Dining Specials in Boston . dead . BostInno . https://web.archive.org/web/20150402143004/http://bostinno.streetwise.co/2015/03/17/boston-restaurants-st-patricks-day-food-and-drink-deals/ . April 2, 2015.
  23. Web site: 10 St. Patrick's Day Dining Specials. March 16, 2015.
  24. Web site: 10 Ways to celebrate St. Paddy's in Boston - Metro US.

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