Native Italian restaurateur updates diner classics in 50s-style dining room with vibrant paintings of convertibles and souped-up motorcycles

Loaded nachos and fried pickles precede meals of classic Philly cheesesteaks, Angus burgers, and sweet-potato fries

Fresh, locally sourced ingredients turn into tasty café & catered fare, from jumbo cinnamon rolls to roasted-red-pepper pimento sandwiches

2009 & 2010 Wine Spectator award of excellence; Modern American cuisine; Locally grown produce;