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 Star Diner 140 Newport Avenue (Route 1A) Rumford, RI, Phone: (401) 434-8899 HOURS: Monday – Wednesday: 6:00am to 2:00pm Thursday – Saturday: 6:00am to 8:00pm Sunday: 6:00am to 1:00pm Star Diner web site |
RoadsideFans Favorite Place A Star is born in Rhode Island It may seem hard to believe, but this beautiful DeRaffele diner has been a Chinese restaurant for longer than it has served classic diner food. In 1951, the diner was brought to this site in Rumford (south of Pawtucket) where it operated as Keenan's Diner until 1964. But then it became the China Star, a Chinese restaurant, and remained so until 2000, when Quentin Sanford and Bethany Smith acquired the place and decided to make it a true diner again. When I first saw this diner in 2002, I was struck with how much of its original beauty survives to this day - this is definitely a Star that shines brightly in the galaxy of vintage diners. Equally interesting is the diner's add-on "Tarry Room" - with original 1955 paneling, ceiling tile, and even a fireplace - all remarkably intact. But a true diner is about good food at reasonable prices, and here again, this Star shines brightly. Their menu features most of the diner classics one would expect, and virtually nothing costs more than $8. And the burgers are char-broiled! -GW RoadsideFans Favorite Places are chosen after unannounced visits. They are merely places I have enjoyed and think you will too. |
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