The Empire Diner is the end result of a lifelong dream to bring a taste of America to the heart of Essex.
Mark Mascar, founder of The Empire Diner, first visited New York when he was nineteen years old whilst working as a silver service waiter on the most luxurious cruise ship of its time, the QE2. Since that first visit, New York has become his favourite destination and he has visited the city on numerous occasions, gaining valuable insight and first-hand experience of what really makes an authentic American Diner.
