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After I initially became aware of the closure of the 29 Diner <\/a>(nee 29 Tastee Diner, my photo above is circa 1995), I CC’ed a couple of loval Post<\/em> columnists about the demise. Both indicated that 29 Diner would return. The Post still hasn’t reported anything<\/strike>, but yesterday I found that Northern Virginia Magazine<\/em> has details:<\/p>\n

New owner and Fairfax native, John Wood hopes to reopen the doors of this iconic establishment in late July. “We just signed the lease,\u201d says Wood. \u201cAs soon as we get all of our marching orders from the Virginia Board of Historical Resources we will reopen. It is going to be the same classic diner that it has been for the last 67 years.”<\/p>\n

From Iconic 29 Diner in Fairfax Plans to Reopen in Late July Under New Ownership<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

UPDATED 6.19.2014:<\/strong> John Kelly has a column in today’s Post<\/em> – Fairfax City’s 29 Diner is getting a makeover; fans of late night eggs and grits rejoice<\/a><\/p>\n

As a much-needed renovation progresses over the summer, the diner\u2019s parking lot will host events, including food truck visits and car shows. They hope the diner itself will reopen by Labor Day.<\/p>\n

And when it reopens? There will be diner food, yes, John and Billy said, but also artisanal food served by a rotating cast of acclaimed chefs. There\u2019s likely to be a barbecue component, too. Ambitious.<\/p>\n

John said the plan is to work with groups that help veterans and the homeless. He said the Lord inspires him to give back.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

There were several comments on Facebook about the closing of the diner. I’ll admit to some nostalgia and will probably take a visit there sometime now. My wife’s never been and I think my six year old may enjoy it too. Adding barbecue makes me want to go back more. And artisanal food, why not? Though I’d just be happy if it’s less greasy than before.<\/p>\n

By the way, Wikipedia mentions that the diner has been featured in a few Zippy the Pinhead comic strips over the years, including this one from 2003<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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