We are starting to go to the Stratford Diner more now, because it is in a convenient location. Also, it is open 24 hours, like all good diners should be. In fact, we were there this weekend, sitting in a corner booth and talking politics, as usual. I think this weekend makes the third time I have been there.

The reason we didn't go to it before is that, until recently, there was no Stratford Diner. I think it has been there less than a year. I'm pretty sure it used to be a Denny's, and there used to be a Ponderosa next to it. Then both went under around the same time - the Ponderosa is now a Burger King.

So far I have liked everything I've had there, but I will say this: if you order salad, get the dressing on the side. Also, Mike says their fries suck. I don't think we've had dessert there yet, so we're not qualified to judge on that. Guess we'll have to go back.

The service has been very prompt and friendly every time we went. They also have some old-school arcade games in the lobby that have received quite a few quarters from the pop5 crew. All in all, I think I can give it