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.