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Peter Franchot Honors Boulevard Diner

The state comptroller presented the award in person.

State Comptroller Peter Franchot awarded Dundalk's Boulevard Diner the state certificate of recognition for providing a welcoming atmosphere and delicious homemade food to the greater Baltimore area since 2001.

“This restaurant is located in the heart of Dundalk,” said Franchot. “It's very important to have economic drivers, like the Boulevard Diner, employing local people.”

Owner Sam Tsakiris and his son, Marc, the restaurant's general manager, acepted the award. The restaurant had recently been featured on an episode of the hit Food Network television show “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives” hosted by celebrity restaurateur Guy Fieri, who travels across the United States profiling unique restaurants.

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“Marc has worked very hard to get where he is today,” said Sam Tsakiris. “he started out at the bottom and has worked his way to the top.”

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