East Main Diner

After an unaccountable hiatus, the Tenderloin Tour rides again! A beautiful October day took us out and about in our own backyard and led us to the East Main Diner in Petersburg, Indiana. It's a nice little spot along the highway; the interior is "good diner", i.e. red gingham curtains, spotless tables, little clutter. Happily both breaded tenderloins and onion rings were for the having along with a waitress who easily understood the concept of "half and half" iced tea (1/2 sweet and 1/2 unsweet=just right).
My plate arrived overflowing with tenderloin and onion rings...overflowing might possibly be an understatement. The sandwich was good;  tender meat, delicate flavor (not too strong); very light breading; onion, lettuce, tomato, pickle...added a little salt and ketchup=better yet. A fair $4.95.
The onion rings held center stage...they pretty much got rated for aesthetic value more so even than taste. The color was fantastic. $2.00 for a bazillion of them...a bazillion.
I ended up with two meals' worth from my lunch...always a pleasure to know it can be reheated and re-enjoyed yet again. A to-go cup with more 1/2 and 1/2 tea, and the East Main Diner gets a seal of approval from the Tenderloin Tour '11! Give them a try. Good to keep local businesses afloat.