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Petro Diner

In Phoenix, Oregon, just off exit 24 from I-5. Petro, formerly the Pear Tree Restaurant, provides truckers and tourists 24-hour food and entertaining service. Our waitress managed to put bacon on a vegetarian grilled cheese, knock a water glass on herself (and neglect to refill it), and switch soups on me without mentioning. However, she was quick with the coffee refill, and the food hit the spot. The cobbler was good, adds Cousin Phil, a Phoenix resident. If you carry a phone, you can plug it in at the table. The menu features tabloid news items, and offers many all-you-can-eat specials, warning that "this can only continue with your cooperation: no sharing, and no doggie bags." Review by Josh Kamensky, with help from Tania K. and Cousins Phil and Margie.