Restaurant Staff Recounts Diner Life Since Hurricane Sandy
Crystal Diner employees describe the mood among patrons affected by Sandy
Monday afternoon’s visit to the Crystal Diner, a popular staple among Toms River restaurants for many years, was like any other; attentive staff and food served quickly. That is, except for the lights. The lights of the restaurant went out several times, only to come back to life for brief moments, then flicker and die out once more. “This has only happened today,” said waitress Jackie Ramirez. “It’s been crazy.” Ramirez discussed the vibe present in the restaurant ever since the tumult that Hurricane Sandy brought to the area. “We’ve had lots of customers who were displaced from their homes. They’ve told me different stories about their homes being washed away and losing everything,” said Ramirez. Ramirez described the mood among the …
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Linda Ann Sosa
7:55 am on Saturday, November 17, 2012
Joan and I ate there the night after the storm, and it was packed to the gills since it was one of the only places open. The staff was wonderful. We were so grateful to them for remaining cheerful dispite working their butts off, plus we were just so grateful that they were open. Kudos to a great place to eat! more ›