Friday, January 11, 2013
Peter Franchot dropped in Friday to the College Park eatery, which has been feeding hungry locals and college kids since 1994.
Plato's Diner, normally a haunt for hungry college kids and loyal College Park locals, was the scene of a ceremonial visit on Friday by Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot. Franchot praised the diner as a staple of College Park life and an example of the positive impact small businesses can have. "Small businesses are the heart and soul of the Maryland economy," Franchot said. Prince George's County Councilman Eric Olson, a regular at Plato's, said it was the go-to place to eat nearby. "If you want to see anyone in College Park, you come here," Olson said. Though Plato's opened in 1994, it was previously a Bob's Big Boy and an original Howard Johnson, so the space has been serving breakfast to College Park since 1963, owner Tony Akaras …
Friday, March 2, 2012
The eatery won 50 percent of the vote for the best place to get breakfast in College Park.
When Michelle Akaras' son learned Thursday night that the family restaurant was leading a vote for best breakfast in College Park, he couldn't contain himself. “My ten-year-old was jumping up and down. He was so excited," Akaras said. Her family owns and operates Plato's Diner, which ended up winning the Best of College Park Breakfast, when the weeklong poll on College Park Patch closed out at 9 a.m. Friday. In addition to earning half of the 40 votes, Plato's Diner has also won a few hearts out there, too: "Plato's Diner. Not sure why this is even a contest," wrote one commenter on Patch. The Washington Post named Plato's Diner one of the best establishments of its kind in the Washington metro area in 2003. The community home base …
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Mini-bites of news to start your morning.
1. Labor Day Did you make it out to the Labor Day Festival in Greenbelt? Check out the Greenbelt Patch for complete coverage from the four-day celebration. Maybe you'll see your photo there. 2. Are you Procrastinating? It's the first day of the work week, but don't think about starting slow. Nose to the grindstone, y'all, because it's Fight Procrastination Day. 3. Doggie Fun If you have a dog, it might be in the mood for a dip. The annual Doggie Dive-in is taking place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ellen Linson Swimming Pool, 5211 Paint Branch Parkway. Bring your dog, a copy of the most recent rabies vaccination and a $4 entrance fee. All proceeds support the College Park Animal Shelter. Call 301-277-3717 for more information. 4. Plato's Today's…
Ken Montville
10:50 am on Saturday, January 12, 2013
Peter Franchot is a great guy and a good comptroller. He'll also make a great Governor one day. It's a shame he isn't running in the next election but I understand the opposition is formidable and while he may not be as "polished" as some of the other candidates, he has great ideas on taking the State in the right direction. more ›