"You poor southrons have never had the pleasurable experience of an independant Greek-run diner like those of us from the northeast. Puts the "Awful House" and Cracker Barrel to shame."
On the contrary, here in Atlanta we have the Buckhead Diner owned by a Greek restauranteur and the Landmark Diner, also owned by a Greek, and The White House restaurant where I ate lunch today, also owned by a Greek. Just to name three within a 5 mile radius of Buckhead. - And of course there's the Waffle House down the corner.
Just have memories of driving through Alabama and Mississippi trying to find a place for breakfast, with my choices being limited to the Waffle House (dirty) or Cracker Barrel (long lines, screaming children).
Atlanta Waffle House ping. 8<)