Al Mac's
Diner-Restaurant is an historic restaurant building at 135
President Avenue in Fall River,
Massachusetts. It is an example of the stainless steel diners
in Massachusetts, with rectangular massing, a flat roof, a projecting center
entry vestibule, and rear kitchen wing.
The diner was
built in 1953 and added to the National
Register of Historic Places in 1999.
Al McDermott
(the Al Mac of the diner's name) started his business providing food and drink
to Fall River mill workers from a horse-drawn wagon in 1910. McDermott opened
several diners along the Northeast, including this one in 1953. Its original
location was directly across Davol Street, on the current site of Bicentennial
Park.
More recently,
the diner was closed in July 2012, due to the tough economic climate. After
extensive cleaning and repair, the diner re-opened early 2013 under new
management, with owner Robert Dunse as the chef, and Zachary Tenen as sous chef
Campaign stop
Al Mac's is a
favorite stop for politicians on and off the campaign trail. This list includes Gov. Deval Patrick, Senate President William Bulger, Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley, and the late Senator Ted Kennedy. Kennedy in particular paid many
visits to the diner over his long service as a U.S. senator from Massachusetts.
Coakley stopped at Al Mac's on Election Day during the 2010 Senate special
election in Massachusetts. Footage showing her visit was broadcast on CNN and
other major news networks covering the election.
Had a very tasty patty melt and cole slaw-
No comments:
Post a Comment