The American diner, a symbol of kitsch Americana, is vanishing due to globalization, gentrification, rising costs, and shifting tastes. Nowhere is this more evident than in New York City, where diner numbers have plummeted despite their status as cultural landmarks, many over 40 years old. Often owned by Greek immigrants, diners represent American culinary and architectural history and a vital part of the city’s fabric. This project which began in 2016 serves as both a living and historical archive, capturing the architecture, culture, and communities of these diners, and aims to inspire renewed interest in supporting them.

Excerpts from this project have been published in The New York Times, The Guardian, HuffPost, BuzzFeed, Der Spiegel, L’Oeil de la Photographie, La Repubblica and more. Follow on Instagram!