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Dust City Diner

Black Rock Desert, Nevada

Created for Burning Man's "American Dream" themed event, this iconic 1940's-era diner awaits the weary traveler who stumbles across it, far out in the lonely playa. Doris Day on the jukebox, the welcome smile of a waitress greeting a familiar customer and a hot grilled cheese sandwich, with a pickle, bring to life this version of Edward Hopper's Nighthawks.

The neon sign of the Dust City Diner beckons visitors to have a seat at its horseshoe-shaped counter. A 1930's coffee urn brews fresh coffee while a short order cook works the griddle, his silhouette framed by a stainless steel backsplash. Bee-hived waitresses serve up grilled cheese sandwiches and top up your coffee with a smile. Every aspect of the diner – the sound of dishes clinking, the 1940's music, a flickering neon sign are designed to embody the all-night diner experience.

The Dust City Diner is a magical 1940's style diner created for Burning Man, an annual arts festival in the Nevada desert. Built on a flatbed tailer so it can be moved to a different location every night and is open from dusk to dawn. Complete with a quilted stainless steel backsplash, red leather stools and chrome finishes. The Ink Spots and the Andrews Sisters on the radio, and -- of course -- grilled cheese.

Oh ... and a few crusty waitresses, too.

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