Metro Diner in Preston Center Will Close August 23
Or 24th. Nobody knows for sure, but the popular breakfast spot of Parkie champions is closing by the end of August. Loads of regulars are upset. One of them, Shannon Shelmire Wynne, who has been eating there since his Civil War days, is taking action. He will now open his Flying Fish, located a few doors down from Metro Diner, for breakfast. “We’ll have it all,” he says by Blackberry while driving his Prius. “Pancakes, waffles, whatever they served we’ll have.” Hey, Shannon, I’m in Matagorda and just came back from crabbing. We’ve got six Texas blue crabs here. How do I clean these things? Later, gators.
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This is sad. I remeber getting my first “buzz” haircuts as a sophomore football player at HP a door or 2 down and then stuffing my face at Metro between ‘two a days’ practices.
Nancy, purge them in ice cold water for 30 minutes before dropping them into the boil. It will clean them out of they’re really sandy and will also prevent the claws from falling off while in the boil. If they’re really dirty/sandy on the outside, give them a good hose rinse before purging. Other than that, they don’t require a lot of cleaning. Cheers.
As the owner of Metro Diner, let me make you aware of the actual close date - Last day cookin is Sat. 8/23. Here is the closing special details.
Metro Diner/Preston Center * 1963-2008
“End of an Era Price Roll Back”
2 Days Only!
Tuesday and Wednesday, August 19 & 20
2 Eggs, Bacon or Sausage, Hash Browns and Biscuit .95
Hamburger .50
Cheeseburger .60
Master Burger 1.00
French Fries .50
Coffee or Tea .15
Soft Drinks .25
No Take Out at these prices.
We will be cookin’ our regular menu Thursday- Saturday, August 23, 2008 – Closed after 8/23/2008.
Continue visiting our Metro Diner at 3309 Gaston Ave. (across from Baylor Hospital)