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White Palace Grill, the 24 hour diner on the corner of Roosevelt and Canal, has been inspiring photographers for years with its timeless simplicity and compelling mis-en-place. In light of its recent surge* in popularity, here's a little homage to its pictorial history:

Sears Tower, YoChicago1/flickr:


Steak and Eggs, Mgmax/flickr:


Maxwell Street Market, JOE M500/flickr:


Hawaiian Shirt, finefoto/flickr:


Never New and Improved, Señor Codo/flickr:


Counter, 1999, EletrikCandyland/flickr:



White Palace Grill [MenuPages]

[Photos: flickr]

* Commenter Dana has helpfully pointed out that White Palace was on the Food Network recently. Case closed.