One of DC's Last Diners Closes Its Doors
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One of DC's last diners has closed its doors.
The American City Diner, a staple along an upper stretch of Connecticut Avenue (map) since 1988, is now closed, according to a Facebook post from Dana Wancjer, the niece of former city boxing commissioner Jeffrey Gildenhorn, who brought the diner to Chevy Chase DC and passed away last summer.
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"Thank you so much to all of our longtime customers and the amazing community of Chevy Chase, DC for your support over the past 30+ years," the Facebook post read. "It’s been a privilege serving you but the time has come for the American City Diner to close its doors."
Business at the diner had declined in recent years and following a recent closure due to an electrical outage, the decision was made to close permanently. Late last year, Omar and Monica Haleem, who live across the street, launched a crowdfunding campaign in hopes of preserving the diner’s place in the neighborhood, but couldn't reach their $100,000 goal.
Update -- The Washington Business Journal is reporting that Steve Salis has purchased the diner. Salis owns area restaurants including Ted's Bulletin and Federalist Pig, as well as Kramerbooks & Afterwords.
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