[upchuck]

Does anybody remember the "Automat" cafeterias in Manhattan in the 50’s?

I do. Here's a book you may enjoy. Click the pic.

[Pearls Before Swine]

Thanks, I may check it out (behind on my recommended reading, I admit).

I like the cover... the food doors in the background are about as I remember, except now they look dated. Back then they looked super-modern.