Iconic Tastee Diner in Silver Spring Abruptly Closes.
Tastee Diner in Silver Spring has closed due to the site being bought by Roadside Development for a new residential building. However, the original dining car will be incorporated into the new construction, although it is unclear if it will be part of a working diner or just an architectural feature. Tastee Diner's owner, Gene Wilkes, sold the diner due to health problems and is pleased that the site will be in the hands of people who respect everything he has put into it. Roadside Development specializes in adaptive re-use projects and has not given a timeline for the project.