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"A 100-year-old neighborhood institution in Tribeca, this diner has a tight-knit community of neighbors and regulars. For over seven years, Luis Fernandez has been a familiar face behind the counter, pouring coffee and trading stories, and his absence showed how much the place means to its regulars. The counter became a rallying point for neighbors, who organized to support him—underscoring the diner’s role as a gathering place as much as a restaurant." - Melissa McCart