OK, so the other day (12/6/13) we returned to The Diner at LVM Resort, but this time for lunch. We had a fine breakfast some time back, and really enjoyed meeting the owners Rudy and Donna (cook and waitress), so we figured we'd give lunch a try.
Once again, we were struck by the immaculate appearance of the place; all tables and counters spotless, all floors likewise, all vinyl booths crumb-less, all windows large and streak-less. This place is kept in tip-top shape. And we love the 50's diner décor. Sort of, "Route 66 meets Mel's Diner."
Upon seating ourselves we were immediately approached by Donna for our drink orders, and then we perused the menu. My wife opted to start with the chicken noodle soup, and I was a bit skeptical of the chili. Donna suggested a small sampler, which sealed the deal. I ordered a bowl, and she suggested chopped onions and cheese on top, which proved wonderful. For $4 it's almost a meal in itself.
My wife's soup was great tasting and filling.
I ordered the Reuben on rye with extra dressing on the side, with fries. The spousal unit ordered the corned beef on rye with cole slaw. Both tasted great.
In addition to enjoying another fine meal we also enjoyed a chance to visit with Rudy and Donna. Rudy grew up under the thumb of Russian communism in Czechoslovakia, and highly prizes his freedoms in America, and the capitalistic system that allows him to run his own business and fail or succeed based on his own hard work. He eschews all forms of communism and socialism, and makes a lively case for the free enterprise system that drives (used to drive?) America.
Hurry on out to The Diner at LVM Resort (breakfast and lunch, no dinner). You'll love the food, the jovial service, and ,if you want it, the lively conversation.
You'll have to work to find them, about a block and a half north of Blue Diamond, on Arville, at the entrance to the fancy-schmancy motorhome park called the LVM Resort.
It's "resort" quality at 50's diner prices ... with a dash of joviality mixed in.
Dean Herrington