response 1 of 25:

Aug 3 06:17 UTC 1994

 Legal disclaimer -- Visit the Fleetwood Diner at your own risk!  I cannot
be held responsible for any damage or injuries which might result from your
visit to the Fleetwood Diner!

response 3 of 25:

Aug 3 06:35 UTC 1994

Heh.  I've been there during the daylight hours and it's very similar
to tnt's description.  But, it was fun and the food was everything I
expected from a greasy spoon type of place (which to me means it was
pretty decent grub).  I sat inside, however...

response 5 of 25:

Aug 3 13:05 UTC 1994

Hey, sounds like just the place for a midnight Grexpedition!  Really.

response 7 of 25:

Aug 3 21:16 UTC 1994

Midnight Grexpedition sounds like a winner.  I'll wear my cowboy hat
and perform my impression of Dennis Hopper in "Blue Velvet".

response 9 of 25:

Aug 4 00:58 UTC 1994

This I've got to see.  Count me in!

Arwen -- what does VBG mean?

response 11 of 25:

Aug 4 06:56 UTC 1994

 What do you mean by "zoo". I don't buy it. I frequented the Fleetwood
during the all the times that I drove and owned my cab, and found it
to be good food at a decent price. 
 The people and we can call them people, are nice, that is, if you 
treat them as people and not as freaks. I don't think that we should
go there expecting a side show but rather a decent meal.
 Many is the time when I went there after a particularly busy night just
 to unwind and relax. I once saved a life.

   A (now) good friend of mine was stranded without money and needed 
to get to his sister's house on Pear st. But it was snowy outside and
bitter cold, and he was in need of a good meal. I pulled a $10 out of
my pocket, paid for a huge meal for him, got something to take with him
for later and a ride to his sister's house.
   I dropped him off, put a $5 in his hand and made sure he got inside
then went home and thought nothing more of it. I saw him 6 months later
when he came up to my cab which was parked on the Ashley cab stand and
he handed me a $20, as he told me that I had saved him from freezing to
death on that cold night. He told me that he gave up his drinking, and
got into a program which put him into a $7.50 per hour job. He told me 
that after that night, he decided to stop his evil ways and get going.
He tried to pay me back for my kindness. I declined the money and told
him to pass that 20 along to someone who looked like they could use it.

  I don't ever think that I will forget him, or what I did that night, but
had I not chose to have my breakfast at the Fleetwood, I don't think that
that man would be alive. 

sorry for the drift.

response 13 of 25:

Aug 4 07:36 UTC 1994

(agreed.)

(It reminds me of a classic Spider Man tale, as a matter of fact.)

response 15 of 25:

Aug 4 12:28 UTC 1994

That was a wonderful $20 investment.  Neat.

response 17 of 25:

Aug 5 23:20 UTC 1994

I've been to the fleetwood, but not in many moons.  The fleetwood is
where I discovered vernors - at the time,, they had a coca-cola
dispenser that was a bit heavy on the sugar.  The resulting coca-cola
didn't turn out so well, but somehow it worked great with vernors.  I
might eat there more often today if I hadn't gotten on sort of a
healthfood kick, and for the fact that the majority of patrons seem to
smoke.

response 19 of 25:

Aug 16 05:27 UTC 1994

Re: 18,
 
        My Primary Woman & I went to the Fleetwood Monday night after her SCUBA
class, getting there at about 10PM.  We were somewhat disappointed to observe
that everyone there looked pretty normal, but were hungry enough to plan on
eating there anyway.
 
                We ordered our food & then sa outside, but alas, a few minutes
later, we noticed that the interior of the restaurant was filled with smoke,
& employees & patrons were pouring out. 

   I don't know if there ever was a fire or not, but apparently most of the 
'smoke' was from some sort of fire extinguishing device (I don't think it was
halon, because I didn't hear the screech).
 
    Alas, there would be no food for us from the Fleetwood, so off we went
to Cottage Inn.

response 21 of 25:

Dec 16 15:11 UTC 1994

 PW & I were there last night at about 9:30, & it was quiet, & abnormally
'normal,' using the traditional sense of the word...

        Remember, THE FREAKS COME OUT AT (LATE) NIGHT!

response 23 of 25:

Mar 13 03:40 UTC 2008

#  4 tablespoons light-flavored oil(such as canola or peanut)
# 1 tablespoon butter
# 2 large russet potatoes, grated
# 1/8 cup onions, diced
# 1/4 cup tomatoes, diced
# 1/4 cup mushrooms, sliced and sauteed until edges brown
# 1/4 cup broccoli, chopped and steamed until tender
# 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
# 4 slices rye bread, toasted (optional)
# 4  eggs, cooked to order (optional)
# Frank's red hot sauce, it won't be the same without it (optional) 

# Wrap the grated potatoes in a clean towel or paper towels and ring out all
of the water.
#
2
Heat the oil and butter in a skillet to medium high heat.
#
3
Add the potatoes in a single layer and pat down into pan.
#
4
Cover pan and reduce heat to medium.
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5
Let potatoes cook, undisturbed, for approximately 8 - 10 minutes.
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6
Remove lid and add diced onions.
#
7
Periodically lift the browned bottom layer of potatoes with a spatula and mix
it all together.
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8
Cook for another 8 - 10 minutes, depending on your stove.
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9
When the potatoes look done, taste them to be sure they're fully cooked.
#
10
When they're ready, add the tomatoes, mushrooms & broccoli.
#
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Mix it all up and spoon it onto 2 plates.
#
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Top each portion with half of the crumbled feta.
#
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Serve buttered rye toast and fried eggs alongside.
#
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Douse with lots of hot sauce and enjoy!