Countless Celebrities Have Loved This Iconic North Carolina Diner For Decades
By Carolyn Harmon|Published March 22, 2023
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Under Brown Mountain Lights the Beast of Blandenboro wanders this magical land where lighthouses shine on kingdoms only accessible by ferries. A Lost Colony of legends and pirates revealed in historical sites and majestic mountains with views that make us weep. The home of handmade sculptures and scrumptious cuisine. North Carolina leaves this long-time writer and artist breathless with endless surprises, including the unlikely warmth a winter walk on the beach can bring.
Iconic diner The Diamond has been serving delicious food to residents and visitors of Charlotte since 1945. Born out of love for cooking and serving, this family-owned business until 1984, now under new ownership, is a warm-hearted destination. Folks count on the ‘ole home cookin’ as the regulars know full well — some who visit every day. And did you know that the producers from at least one movie, “American Animals,” and a thriller series, “Homeland,” chose this legendary diner to film some scenes? Let’s discover why even celebrities have loved this iconic North Carolina diner for decades.
The Diamond Meatball Sub is made from the yummiest beef and pork meatloaf rolled into meatballs, covered in house-made marinara, and lusciously applied provolone.
Another day brought in London's No. 1 swing band The Jive Aces, who stopped in to eat before playing at Chantilly Hall.
It generously contains two pieces of beer-battered fried fish with spicy pepper jack cheese, shredded cabbage, pickled onions and jalapenos, and crema in a large tomato wrap with a side of home-fried tortilla chips.
Local celebrities are also known to hang out at The Diamond, including the Best Drag Performer, named by "Creative Loafing Charlotte,"
Beth Ann Phetamine.
Are you ready to experience this iconic diner? If you go, please let us know in the comments below if you run into somebody famous. And speaking of celebrities, you may be surprised to learn these 10 famous people are from Charlotte.
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