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Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives -
"Just Like Yesterday"

  (3 restaurants - Include Closed)    
Aired on: January 26, 2009 
Aired on: January 26, 2009 
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Tufano's Vernon Park Tap ($$)
(545 ratings)

1073 W Vernon Park Pl Map It!
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 733-3393
sites.google.com/site/tuf...
  • Chicken Parmigiana w/ Pasta
    topped w/ "red gravy" (marinara sauce)
  • Lemon Chicken
    a specialty; chopped, seasoned & broiled & served w/ side of sliced fried potatoes
  • Veal Picante w/ Pine Nuts
    sliced veal cutlets, pounded, breaded, pan-fried & topped w/ lemon-based sauce
4.0 out of 5
545 ratings
no sign on building; family restaurant serving traditional Italian; Dick Vitale, Phil Jackson, Bob Costas have eaten here
Hob Nob HillSee Hob Nob Hill Video ($$)
(1375 ratings)

2271 1st Ave Map It!
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 239-8176
www.hobnobhill.com
  • Chicken 'N' Dumplings
    steamed dumpling topped w/ chopped boiled chicken & gravy
  • Corned Beef & Steamed Cabbage
  • Braised Lamb Shank
3.5 out of 5
1375 ratings
est. 1944; historic landmark
Silver Skillet ($)
(502 ratings)

200 14th St NW Map It!
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 874-1388
www.thesilverskillet.com
  • Grits
    use margarine instead of butter
  • Lemon Icebox Pie
    "made the old fashioned way"
  • Skillet Country Ham
    marinated over night in soy sauce, brown sugar, paprika, cola mix; skillet-fried & served w/ red-eye gravy
3.5 out of 5
502 ratings
since 1956; landmark serving Southern comfort food; "period" atmosphere has been featured in several movies, commercials, videos & print ads (including "Remember the Titans")
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives -
"Just Like Yesterday"
  (3 restaurants - Include Closed)    
Aired on: January 26, 2009 
Aired on: January 26, 2009