Fat Boy Burgers

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We realize this article isn't about a diner, though it's a business that's been around for a while--some might refer to it as an "institution." Others may consider it to be a greasy spoon. That was up till July 2007 when the previous owner, Andrew Taylor, closed the place.

Fast forward to February 16, 2008. It marked the day Matt and Jill Urbane reopened the Fat Boy. According to their blog, the response from the community has been positive.

In today's Grand Rapids Press, Chris Knape talks with Matt Urbane and got an idea of the elbow grease it took to reopen the business.

We'd be interested in hearing first hand reports from our readers in the Grand Rapids area.


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Fat Boy Burgers
2450 Plainfield Ave. NE.
Grand Rapids, MI
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Cheyenne Diner - NYC

Although the Cheyenne Diner is closed, the lights are back on for a brief time. According to this report, scenes are being shot at the diner for the film, "An Englishman in New York."

Cheyenne joins another diner in the news with a Hollywood connection. The former Ken's Diner of Birch Run, MI is being used for scenes in the movie "Whip It!" Ken's is a 1955 O'Mahony diner and came to Birch Run from Yorkville, NY in 1993. flickr pro Agilitynut has a picture of the diner when it was open in 2007. Renovations were made to the diner prior to filming. Read the entire article here.


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Cheyenne Diner
411 9th Ave.
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Ken's Diner
11740 Gera Rd.
Birch Run, MI
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In the News - Ken's Diner

The former Ken's Diner in Birch Run, Michigan is open again. According to WNEM, the former diner is being used as a set location for Drew Barrymore's movie "Whip It!"

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West Bay Diner

This diner's individual page is coming soon. If you are the diner's owner, we welcome you to contact us about sponsoring this page.


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