Ryan Lithgow News Today

Komodo is a massive, two-story drinking den.

Rendering courtesy of Groot Hospitality/Carma Connected At Winkers Diner, the American classic receives a whimsical facelift. The 240-seat diner, decorated in teal-colored Pullman-style booths and stainless steel-rimmed wood tabletops, will replace the jukebox of yesteryear with a more Grutman-appropriate DJ booth. "What other diner has a DJ booth?" says Grutman, explaining that the decision was less to provide a nightclub vibe and more to make sure the music matched the ambiance. "I want every...