Eddie and Son Diner: Look Back at the Star Customers
Friday, August 23, 2013
On Friday, Eddie and Son Diner, the popular Providence establishment for nearly 70 years -- and 20 in its spot on Dorrance Street -- will close its doors.
The famed diner saw many illustrious faces over the years, from Matt Lauer during his Channel 10 days, when the diner was on Pine Street, to multiple generations of Rhode Island ruling elite, from John Chafee to Linc, and J. Joseph Garrahy to son John.
Connie Caputo, co-owner and wife of Tommy Caputo, Eddie's "son", will retire, and the capital city will see the end of an era where the average downtown lunch-goer might rub elbows --- and greasy spoons -- with Rhode Island business, judicial, and political power brokers, who all came to Eddie and Son for the classic American diner experience, with a unique Ocean State flavor.
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On Thursday, Connie Caputo spoke with GoLocal about the many famous faces that frequented Eddie and Son over the years. "A lot of them were well-known, but when they came here, they were normal people, just like you and me," Caputo said. "I'll miss the customers...but it was time."
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