Papermoon Diner
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| Papermoon Diner | |
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 Papermoon Diner in 2012 | |
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1994 |
| Owner | Un Kim |
| Food type | American Fusion |
| Location | 227 W. 29th St, Remington, Baltimore, Maryland, 21211, United States |
| Coordinates | 39°19′21″N 76°37′16″W / 39.3225°N 76.6212°W |
| Website | www |
Papermoon Diner is a diner in the Remington neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland, which is known for its eclectic decor.[1]
The building, originally built in 1910, had previously been used as a diner under the names Tuttle House and Open House.[2][3] Un Kim, who immigrated from South Korea in the 1970s,[4] bought the building in 1994, and asked her friend from the Maryland Institute College of Art, David Briskie, to design the building's interior.[2][3] Originally, Briskie used his and Kim's own collections of figurines and knickknacks to decorate, later sourcing from antique stores.[2] They also collected grapevines and other natural items from local woods.[2]
When Papermoon, named after the 1973 film Paper Moon,[4] opened later in 1994, customers began to bring donations of items to be used as decor.[2] In its early years, Papermoon had a reputation for edgy decor, with some people taking issue with the issue of naked mannequins. In response, Briskie began covering the mannequins with toys and other items.[2]
Over time, Papermoon expanded the building to include additional seating areas.[2]