Back to the 50s at the 5 and Diner in Worcester, MA
Article and photo by Eric H., at VisitingNewEngland.com The chrome and neon-based 5 and Diner in Worcester, MA, is sure to please people in love with comfort food and a 50s atmosphere, as well as those mad at their local oldies station for no longer playing 50s music -- you'll hear plenty of that feel-good music here. Before entering the shiny, spit-and-polish diner offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, you'll hear oldies music -- we heard "All Shook up" by Elvis. What a great introduction for what's to come and so much better than that faceless music (like a "B" cut from the Little River Band) playing outside those faceless chain restaurants. Located in a shopping center, the 5 and Diner is actually a small chain (certainly not faceless) with a limited number of restaurants located across the United States -- mostly in Arizona. Let's forget, however, that the 5 & Diner is a chain. With its booths and classic counter, burgers and shakes, juk...