Mike Cioffi transformed this Catskills roadside diner into a destination for elevated comfort food that honors its 1962 roots while embracing the region's farm bounty. The Arnold Bennett Skillet—a dish of locally smoked trout baked with parmesan—has become the signature order, drawing weekend crowds willing to wait for a seat at the counter. Seasonal menus shift with what's growing nearby, and the no-reservations policy keeps the energy immediate and democratic.
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