16 Classic '80s New York Diner Plates
New York diners in the 1980s served comfort food that made everyone feel at home.
These special dishes brought neighbors together over steaming plates and friendly conversations at Formica counters.
Many classic meals have vanished from menus, replaced by trendy foods that don’t hit the same way.
Revisiting Unforgettable Diner Plates
One such dish is S.O.S., nicknamed by soldiers during wartime, which consisted of dried beef in a thick white sauce on buttered toast.
My uncle Ray swore by this every Sunday morning at his favorite Queens diner, always ordering it with extra pepper.
The creamy gravy soaked into the bread, making every bite a comforting experience.
Autor's resume: Classic diner plates deserve a comeback.