Karipidis grew up in Thessaloniki, a port city in Greece. He moved to the United States in 1982, but regularly heads back the sun-soaked country. “I go and get ideas and refresh,” he said.

For many people, the Quarrier Diner holds important impact and cherish memories. Manager Pamela Doss said the diner makes her feel more connected to her late mom.

Details: Mike’s Diner Bar is currently open daily from 5 to 8:30 p.m., with weekend brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 2680 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto; mikespaloalto.com.

At the City Planning Commission Meeting, on the night of Feb. 10, the commission heard a request from the bar's property owner to reopen the bar as a restaurant named Tommy's Diner.

Restaurateur Mike Wallau, right, and Fairmeadow Neighborhood Association leader Len Filppu, left, stand in front of Mike’s Diner Bar in Midtown Palo Alto. Wallau faces eviction after 29 years.

Mike’s Diner Bar at 2680 Middlefield Road in Midtown, Palo Alto on Aug. 25, 2023. Photo by Emma Donelly-Higgins. Mike Wallau stood in his restaurant Mike’s Diner Bar last night and scanned the ...

PALO ALTO -- Mike's Diner Bar, a beloved fixture in the Palo Alto community, is set to close its doors for good, marking the end of an era. Owner Mike Wallau, who has been at the helm of the diner ...

The owners of the HI-FI Indy music venue opened Southwest-inspired eatery Easy Rider Diner in 2022. The diner will close and pivot to bar service only amid HI-FI's upcoming expansion.

Marge's Diner, a breakfast, lunch and brunch concept restaurant, is expected to open in late November in the space once occupied by Twist bar and restaurant at 220 Broadway N., in downtown Fargo.

Diner Bar will have its last dinner service this Saturday, July 13, and Grey Market's last day of service is on Sunday, July 14. Find it: 506 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, TX 78701 ...

Kelly O's Diner By Jake Dabkowski – Reporter, Pittsburgh Business Times May 12, 2025 ...