(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. I’m visiting 20 diners over the course of 2025, eating their signature dishes and uncovering the stories that make each one special. Come along with me.)
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Mattydale, N.Y. — Dee’s Diner sits along Route 11 in an old shopping plaza, the kind of place you don’t discover by accident. You come here because you already know it, or because someone who does told you to get there early…