There is a certain kind of hunger that only exists after midnight. It is not just about food.
It is about fluorescent lights and vinyl booths and a cup of coffee that arrives without being asked for. New York understands this hunger better than anywhere else on earth.
The city keeps strange hours, and its best diners have always kept right up with it. New York locals know the difference between a diner that merely stays open and one that actually thrives in the dark hours…