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Chet's Diner, Northborough MA

Chet's Diner in Northborough Massachusetts has been a favorite destination for 18 wheelers since 1931. It even attracts drivers of the 4 wheeler variety. But wait!... Things have changed at Chet's since the cozy family diner was filmed by a Boston TV crew. It's a ghost of its former self and no longer worth traveling out of your way. In the year after Chet's appeared on New England Chronicle, it was also used as a set for a Hollywood film. But in 2001, Jimmy Pantazis, the gregarious outgoing owner and public persona of Chet's passed away. Everyone in the family fed off of Jimmy Pantazis' exuberance and innate charm. In just a few months, co-owner Bill Pantazis, the lean and strong ball player who took orders and rang up your tab, had a falling out with his sister and mother. He was pushed out on the pretext of his participation in local government. Soon after, Bill's mom, Nancy, had to cut back her schedule because of failing health. You may recall her in the back corner peeling potatoes for untold decades. Jim was the glue that held the family together and generated the camaraderie that could make any dive friendly and charming. Without him, only Billy had a chance to preserve the goodwill of customers. He remembered names, knew each customer's quirks and could banter about any topic, especially politics & sports...qualities that make or break a family owned diner. Perhaps the most toxic factor is the venom dripping from sister, Ann Fidrych, who has not only shut out Bill, but has taken every measure to write him out of a successful history that he enabled. Sure, there are positive reviews from the likes of Restaurant Guy, Gary Kelley, but Chet's has fallen 80% from the glory of its heyday. They have lost the good faith of many regular customers. A business associate on the west coast used to ask for breakfast at Chet's whenever he visited Massachusetts. Shortly after Billy was pushed out (and his name treated like mud), I offered to take my colleague for breakfast. Without prompting, he said "Why bother? A pall hangs over the diner. No one acknowledges regulars, no one knows your business or your favorite food, and the smiles are forced." Hoping that the situation is temporary, I continue to stop by occasionally. Unfortunately, there is no sign of improvement. Chet's is not a fancy place. They focus on the basics. Anyone can prepare good food. But only a few can surround the food with great service and a warm atmosphere that makes you feel part of the family. Chet's was once such a place. Now, a trip to Chet's is akin to visiting a funeral parlor. Some friends have passed on and the others are in no mood to smile and chat.