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Home › Forums › Roadfood News & Information Forums › Roadfood News Forum › Fire destroys O’Rourke’s Diner

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  • August 31, 2006 at 6:18 am #2533202
    buffetbuster
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    flattop5-
    Thanks for posting the link. I had been very curious what was going on, since I hadn’t heard anything for a while.

    I wrote in another thread what a great experience I had at O’Rourke’s on my one and only visit. It is great to hear the locals rallying around Brian and getting this place rebuilt.

  • August 31, 2006 at 6:18 am #2533203
    flattop5
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    Here’s a link to a story about the rebuilding of O’Rourke’s:

    http://www.courant.com/entertainment/dining/hc-ctorourkes0123.artjan23,0,6456200.story

  • August 31, 2006 at 6:18 am #2533204
    efuery
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    Not that I am aware of. I work right down the street and last time I drove by it was still boarded up and it did not look like any rebuilding had occurred at all.

  • August 31, 2006 at 6:18 am #2533205
    wheregreggeats.com
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    Word was they were reopening. Have they?

  • August 31, 2006 at 6:18 am #2533206
    Foaminator
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    It’s sad to see this but I’m aware of the problem all to well.

    Many restaurants tread on shaky ground.

    It’s sad to see a place burn.
    But then again that’s why they call me.

    [|)]

  • August 31, 2006 at 6:18 am #2533207
    wallhd
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    quote:

    Originally posted by baconman

    quote:

    Originally posted by sinkiller

    How can you own a popular Diner and NOT have fire insurance?

    I find that strange also.

    Highly unusual, especially for what appeared to be a very successful operation.

    Wally

  • August 31, 2006 at 6:18 am #2533208
    The Ferrys
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    quote:

    Originally posted by Michael Stern

    What a terrible thing to happen to such a nice place and the good people who run it, work there and eat there.

    Brian has said that he plans to rebuild. They are taking contributions and reminiscences.

    Please drop by to help.

    http://www.orourkesdiner.com/

  • August 31, 2006 at 6:18 am #2533209
    baconman
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    quote:

    Originally posted by sinkiller

    How can you own a popular Diner and NOT have fire insurance?

    I find that strange also.

  • August 31, 2006 at 6:18 am #2533210
    Ciaoman
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    In a news report yesterday, it was stated that local businesses may be willing to assist O’Rourke’s owner to rebuild. Apparently, the diner brought people to Middletown’s Main Street and is an asset to the area. I’ve eaten there once and found the food good. The cramped surroundings are considered charming by some; just uncomfortable by others. No denying that the owner went considerably beyond the usual diner fare. His menu was imaginative and well prepared.

  • August 31, 2006 at 6:18 am #2533211
    sinkiller
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    How can you own a popular Diner and NOT have fire insurance?

  • August 31, 2006 at 6:18 am #2533212
    danimal15
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    http://www.courant.com/news/local/hc-diner-fire-0831,0,1646369.story?coll=hc

    Above is an article with photos.

    I’m going to really miss that place. I ate there three times, and enjoyed it a lot, even though the booths were too small. But that was part of its charm.

  • August 31, 2006 at 6:18 am #2533213
    CheeseWit
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    I hope he rebuilds. On the advice of the Sterns, I had my first steamed cheeseburger there. I liked it more than Ted’s.

  • August 31, 2006 at 6:18 am #2533214
    rpalmer1
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    According to the Hartford Courant Brian did not have fire insurance.

  • August 31, 2006 at 6:18 am #2533215
    Michael Stern
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    What a terrible thing to happen to such a nice place and the good people who run it, work there and eat there.

  • August 31, 2006 at 6:18 am #2533216
    long dog
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    An overnight fire (2:30AM) destroyed O’Rourke’s Diner in Middletown, CT.
    Fortunately, nobody was in the building at the time.
    The news link doesn’t say much, but should update as the day goes on.

    http://www.wtnh.com/Global/story.asp?S=5348679

    http://www.roadfood.com/Reviews/Overview.aspx?RefID=118

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