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Goodbye to the “flying saucer”: Why many Oaklanders are taking the demolition of a diner personally

Goodbye to the “flying saucer”: Why many Oaklanders are taking the demolition of a diner personally

“When they demolished it, it’s like a little part…

East Bay Yesterday

November 29, 201633m 51s

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Show Notes

“When they demolished it, it’s like a little part of you… goes with it.” That reaction from a former regular customer of Biff’s Diner was shared by many when the spaceship-shaped building was finally torn down last month. This episode explores the stories of Oaklanders who ate and worked at Biff’s—and why so many of us hold a special place in our hearts for diners. [Also available on iTunes & Stitcher]