This is exactly what the Bay Area needs to revive a sense of real living. I hope Mr. Mertly succeeds beyond his wildest dreams, and brings another, maybe a few miles north to Redwood City!!
Looking forward to seeing Food Network show up to show off the place!

<i>...and, eventually, serve breakfast and lunch on a landscaped area in front of B & L Auto.</i>

If, like me, you were asking, "Where's that?": looks like B & L Auto is where Middlefield and Old Middlefield split.

Hmm. Guess you'll have to imagine the italics.

Haven't visited Mountain View in a while. Hope Larry was able to get his diner up and running. Have known Larry for a long time and can hardly wait to eat what I know will be the best sandwich I have ever had. Grew up in Mountain View in the 50's, 60' and 70's. Great, old establishments like Linda's, A&W and Foster's Freeze have been long gone and missed. Would love to see an old, original diner brought back to life in Mountain View.