Originally published in 1941, this pocket-sized treasury preserves the language of diners and roadside restaurants during their golden age in the '30s and '40s. From "e;all hot"e; (baked potato) and "e;dog soup"e; (water) to "e;perk"e; (coffee) and "e;first lady"e; (spare ribs), the long-lost terms are fascinating, funny, and sometimes politically incorrect by today's standards. Historic photos from the Library of Congress add nostalgic appeal.
