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Inside Ellen's Stardust Diner, Home To Long Lines & Loud Nights

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Ellen Hart Strum's portrait inside the Stardust Diner.</br>

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Danny Brooks, who has served at Stardust Diner since 2015, tosses straws into the air while singing "New York, New York."</br>

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A tip bucket is passed around every hour at Stardust. Proceeds are split between servers and strictly spent on singing, dance, and acting classes.</br>

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Monique Morgan performs the Gershwin standard "Somebody Loves Me" from the diner's balcony level during a Saturday night dinner rush.</br>

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