We Visited EVERY Diner in Philadelphia (Using Transit!)

(First date, 2066. Candlelit restaurant. Two people are sitting at a table. Inside an empty wine bottle is a single rose. The conversation is stilted, and both people are silently having doubts about coming, but still optimistic about what lies ahead. Both read from a restaurant menu.) Person 1 (mumbling): Menu shot, menu shot… Person 2: Wait, what did you say? I didn’t hear you! Person 1: Oh, nothing. It was dumb. Person 2: Say it again! It sounded like you said, “menu shot, menu shot…” Both people, together (coming to a moment of realization): “Right now you’re looking at the menu shot!” Person 1: WOAH. Person 2: No way! Are you kidding me? Person 1: Miles in Transit? Person 2: Miles in Transit! … Wow, you’ve seen the diner video too? Person 1: That’s a really early piece of his filmography; I didn’t know anyone else in our generation had gone back that far! My mind is blown right now. Person 2: Of course!! There’s a whole cinematic universe of cult classics like that one buried on his channel. Miles has turned his back on filming since he became the president of the MBTA… Person 1 (interrupting): He completely revolutionized the WHOLE system!! Person 2: … But his channel is really a hidden gem! Person 1: That’s what I thought too! Ever since he had that idea to restore PCCs to ALL the branches of the Green Line, I knew I had to dig into his past and see what other genius ideas were lurking in the shadows. Person 2: For me, that moment was when he converted all the MBTA’s bus routes to trolleybuses. The man is a LEGEND! And based on the diner video, he’s been a legend for over forty years!! Person 1 (still stunned): WOW. I still can’t believe you’ve also seen the diner video. (They meaningfully look into each other’s eyes and kiss tenderly. It’s love.)

This. This is exactly what I come here for - to watch nerds nerd out about (often inadequate) public transportation nerdily punctuated by acapella renditions and parodies of songs good and bad. I have never once thought about diners in any detail beyond the fact that they exist. I will now watch parts of this video every day until the day I die. I only wish I discovered it sooner. Brilliant.

This should air on national television. At least local Philadelphia TV!

This is the best documentary I've ever seen

Now anytime I look over a menu all I hear in my head is "menu shot, menu shot, right now you're looking at the menu shot"

I was not expecting Miles to come in that hard in the last song at the very end of the video. It was a bop none the less. I'm just amazed that I watched a 2hr video of a guy eating french toast. As always, great work Miles. -A fellow foamer

Watching this as an european is a bit surreal, but absolutely fascinating. Truly a herculean labor

rewatching again and truly RIP to the diners of the philly diner magnates.... melrose kinda fell off but the idea of it being torn down is just too much pain to bear

As an anime connoisseur, I can confirm this video is a top ten anime reveal. But seriously, this is incredible. That Biz Markie finale was art. I really appreciate the musical bits and exquisite diner history. Your pronunciation of Bayonne is correct! My uncle's a Jersey City native and has family in Bayonne so when I lived in JC, I took many trips there. As for how it got that name, there are two conflicting stories. One story says Bayonne got its name from the city of Bayonne in France because Huguenots settled there before New Amsterdam was founded. However, a 1904 history book about Bayonne says the area's developers named it Bayonne because it is on the shores of two bays, Newark and New York, hence Bay-on, or "on the Bays”. "The real French toast was the friends we made along the way" So true. I'm about to blow your mind with French toast lore: IT'S NOT FRENCH! French toast's origins trace back all the way to ancient Rome! A Roman cookbook from as far back as the 5th century CE, describes a recipe for bread soaked in milk and beaten eggs then fried and served with honey and calls it aliter dulcia or "another sweet dish". So why is it called French toast? Innkeeper Joseph French from Albany introduced the dish to America in 1724. He intended to name his creation “French's Toast” but inadvertently left out the apostrophe and S. By 1871, the term "French toast" appeared in the "Encyclopedia of American Food and Drink" in North America

the only thing that brings me peace in this day and age is watching these two upstanding youths visit diners in rapid succession.

I adore the commitment all your friends have to join you on these diner excursions! Such a fun challenge

I FINALLY Had a chance to watch this. It was super long so I was waiting until I had enough time to kill so I could devote 100% of my attention to it and you guys, as usual, did not disappoint. I laughed my ass off as usual and as someone from the area, just loved it. The song at the end was such a nice touch. I actually really enjoyed this video/movie. Thank you for producing great content that makes everyone's day better. I rate this video tennnnnn out of tennnnnn.

Fox Chase was named for a local inn that was built in 1705 and the area was a destination for wealthy colonists who enjoyed the recreational pastimes of their homeland such as fox hunting, so yes, it was a good area to chase foxes! Ryers station is named after the nearby Ryerss Mansion at Burholme Park (Burholme in turn means "house in a woodland setting") which was built in 1859 by merchant Joseph Waln Ryerss on 85 acres of property. Ryerss was once president of the Tioga Railroad (which was taken over by the Erie Railroad in 1882), and he collected a ton of Asian art as the result of continuing his family business of trading with Japan and China. Joseph passed in 1868, and it was passed down to his son, Robert W. Ryerss. When Ryerss passed in 1895, he left everything to his wife who was his housekeeper on the condition that upon her death the best part of his land and much of his estate would be left to the “People of Philadelphia, forever” as a museum and public lending library. She turned it over to the city in 1910.

I absolutely love history and I am very impressed with the knowledge Jackson showed in this series. Enjoyed every minute. As for the music, you guys are nailing it. 10/10 video.

Quirky idea, but I loved it! It very well past much of a sick day, and now the jingles are stuck in my head! In all seriousness though it's great to see this test of public transit in the US. Love your channel and keep up the great work Miles!

36:14 LOL what a vibe 🤣

This channel will be huge. Mark my words.

Diners are my favorite. I wonder if any of them serve good liver and onions. I'm so exited to be moving to PHL in a few years. I grew up on the NEC so I've been in transit withdrawals in Texas. Also, sweet harmonies!

Another benefit of knowing your bus routes -- if you leave your wallet on one, you know where to run to catch up with it

OMG. I watched the entire video. If there hadn't been so many Miles & Jackson duets and jingles, I don't think I could've finished it. Also, I'll probably never look at another menu without singing the "Menu Shot" jingle in my head every dang time. No need to thank me because you already did at the end-ish. Thanks for sharing!