(Every diner has a story to tell, and it’s often served with a side of bacon and eggs. Whether it’s a beloved recipe, a family legacy spanning generations, or the camaraderie of regulars at the counter, these places are more than just eateries — they’re community gathering places. Over the course of 2025, I’ll visit 25 or so diners, eating their signature dishes and uncovering the stories that make each one special. Come along with me.)
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Lyncourt, N.Y. — The sign says “Carl’s Kountry Kitchen,” but there’s no Carl, and you’re definitely not in the country. What you are in is a time machine, one that drops you off sometime around 1972, just in time for breakfast…