A LOVE LETTER TO THE LUNCHEONETTE
https://sca-roadside.org/sca-weekly-news-review-sept-27-2026/
James and Karla Murray Photography
Sunday, September 27, 2026
An appreciation of Counter Culture by Raise The Fork 09.27.26
Someone finally wrote my book about luncheonettes!
An appreciation of Counter Culture by Raise The Fork 09.27.26
"Whether you have deep memories of these places or just want to experience them through the consistently gorgeous photographs and very readable essays on each spot, I can’t recommend this book enough."
Read the review on Scott Filkins' Substack:
https://scottfilkins.substack.com/p/someone-finally-wrote-my-book-about
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Friday, September 25, 2026
New York City’s EJ’s Luncheonette on the Upper East Side has gone full retro with a new TV Dinner menu item featuring Salisbury Steak, green beans, mashed potatoes, homemade gravy, cherry pie and an egg cream! This special will be available next Thursday, October 1st at 4 PM to coincide with our “Counter Culture” book signing event from 4-6 PM.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
We hope you can join us TOMORROW for our Counter Culture: New York City’s Greatest Diners and Luncheonettes book signing event at Lexington Candy Shop!
We hope you can join us TOMORROW for our Counter Culture: New York City’s Greatest Diners and Luncheonettes book signing event at Lexington Candy Shop on Lexington Avenue at 83rd Street on Thursday, September 24th from 1-3 PM
Meet John Philis, the 3rd-gen co-owner who has kept this time capsule luncheonette a favorite spot for egg creams and Coca-Cola served the old-fashioned way for generations.
We will be signing books available for purchase and celebrating at the front table.