An old photo, by my dad, Michael G. Stewart, of Bob’s Diner, Fairfax, VA

The diner was originally known as the Streamliner Diner. It changed its name to Bob’s Diner, named after its second owner, Bob Parcelles, who had run the 29 diner in 1952. A large addition was added to Bob’s in the 1970s and the name changed to Bob’s Beef House. It went out of business in 1985, was remodeled and reopened as Mama’s Italian Restaurant.

As it appears now.
9715 Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22031

A 1955 Postcard.
Text:
Streamliner Restaurant, U.S. Routes 50-29-211 – 1/2 block west of Fairfax Circle, Fairfax, Virginia. Distinctively different food. Open 24 hours – air conditioned. Owned and operated by: Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Parcelle

Another Postcard:
Streamliner diner-restaurant and Bob’s Beef House. Quality foods – banquet and party facilities. Open 24 hours. Robert J. (Bob) Parcelles. Phone 273-0221.
9715 Lee Highway, Fairfax, Virginia 22030.

I went to the Mighty Midget Kitchen for a german Doner. One of my favorite foods is the Donair, which is related, though quite different.

The Mighty Midget is constructed from a section of then surplus B-29 bomber.