Slide into a leather booth or sidle up to alunchcounter to enjoy an unpretentious meal while you can, because the classic diner may not be around for much longer.
But we must also remember that the mission at the heart of the Civil Rights Movement was never simply about obtaining the right to sit at alunchcounter or ride on a bus.
The current trend in moving zoning away from shaping big buildings toward how buildings and places are used and perform can already be seen at the recently opened East River Esplanade, where a balustrade as wide as alunchcounter and bar stools are mandated.
The narrow space between the grill counter and rickety tables is a bit dingy, but regulars flock here all day long for breakfast and lunch specials, coffee and burgers, served at a breakneck pace.