"American Graffiti" is the movie that put Modesto on the map, ... There are also plans for a classic diner at the museum. The hope is to be up and running in 2025. More from CBS News.

Sure, the movie is called “American Graffiti,” but back in 1962, there were still a few open-minded renegades who drove Volkswagen Beetles. ... a diner-style food and root beer floats, ...

(Here is the best diner in every state) To whet your appetite 24/7 Tempo has compiled a list of 26 of America’s best roadside eateries. They span the country, from Maine to California to Hawaii.

Inside the 1950s-style San Francisco diner, ... which opened on South Van Ness Avenue in 1947 and was famously featured in George Lucas’ film “American Graffiti,” closed back in the ’70s.

‘American Graffiti,’ turning 50, delivers happy days with a white gaze Though I hadn’t seen George Lucas’s film until a few weeks ago, I had seen 1975′s ‘Cooley High,’ which is known ...

Salute to ‘American Graffiti’ Car Show. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Downtown Petaluma. Massive car show, booths and games and live music. ... diner-style food including root beer floats, ...