Counter Culture: New York City's Greatest Diners and Luncheonettes

In this guide to the history, culture, and design of 30 of Manhattan’s best-loved diners and luncheonettes, acclaimed photographers James and Karla Murray invite readers inside hallowed eateries where the city slows down just long enough for a plate and a story.

Brimming with photographs that catch the glow, grit, and small rituals of everyday New York life, Counter Culture delivers an affectionate portrait of 30 diners and luncheonettes across Manhattan’s neighborhoods. Crisp, new images by...