Mid Century Living
Your weekly nostalgia podcast about technology and culture from the 1940’s, 1950’s, and 1960’s. We cover the best of the mid-twentieth century: technology, art, fashion, locations, and even food! In each episode we’ll cover the history and impact of a mid-century topic - and tell you where to find, buy, or make them today.
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Do you want to add a vintage vibe to your everyday life? We’ll tell you how!
Mid Century Living
079 - Mid Century Diners!
We're back for Season 5!! AND, we've curated a food talk episode all about the great midcentury diners that you can still visit today. Join us as we go through the history...and menus...of 4 midcentury diners you can still visit in 2025.
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Stay through the end to listen to our ratings of one of their menus based on actual taste testing experience of ordering the whole menu.
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Weekly Catch Up ends at 7:40
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SHOW NOTES & SOURCES:
Googie Architecture - Episode 36
IHOP:
https://www.zippia.com/ihop-careers-47065/history/
https://www.ihop.com/en/about-ihop/history
https://www.thedailymeal.com/1419097/ultimate-ranking-ihop-pancakes/
DENNY’S:
https://www.mashed.com/1679951/rise-fall-dennys/
https://thehill.com/homenews/3688673-you-wont-believe-what-dennys-was-originally-called/
WAFFLE HOUSE:
https://www.mashed.com/198627/the-truth-about-the-original-waffle-house/
https://www.ajc.com/entertainment/dining/your-guide-waffle-house-hash-browns/u6FvGwLoPboYIaz6hFukGP/
HOUSE OF PIES:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Pies
https://houseofpies.com/about-us
https://houstonhistoricretail.com/restaurants/original-house-of-pies/
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Music: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
