New Deal

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At closing time, a delivery driver rushed into New Deal, fumbling with boxes under his arms. As he approached the counter, an old man emerged from the shadows and asked, ‘Did you remember to leave room for the tip?’ The delivery driver looked puzzled for a moment, then grinned sheepishly. ‘Oh, yeah,’ he said, pulling out a crumpled twenty-dollar bill. The old man nodded approvingly and slipped it into his pocket. ‘That’s my favorite part of the job,’ he whispered, winking at the driver as he walked away into the night.

2. A regular pulled up to the counter and asked for his usual. ‘Wait,’ said the bartender, ‘there’s something strange going on today.’ The man raised an eyebrow. ‘What do you mean?’ ‘Today our cars are talking back!’ exclaimed the bartender. The man looked around suspiciously but then heard it too—a soft humming coming from under the hood of his car. They both laughed as he started the engine, and it replied with a friendly honk. From that day on, whenever anyone came in asking for their drink, the cars would join in, creating a unique car-karaoke session every evening.

3. A little boy walked into New Deal one afternoon, staring wide-eyed at the old jukebox. When he pressed a coin in, the machine started playing not just music but also telling jokes—about local politicians, no less. An old delivery driver, overhearing the jokes, thought it was his turn and fed another coin in. Suddenly, the jukebox began mocking him for his slow service—and everyone cracked up. The little boy grinned, realizing that maybe New Deal wasn’t just any old garage.

4. A neighbor stopped by New Deal one morning, holding a bag of groceries. ‘I’ll be right back,’ he called over his shoulder as he disappeared inside. Minutes later, someone shouted from within, ‘Hey, wait—did you see my cat?’ Finally, an agitated voice was heard: ‘It’s not just any cat—it’s my prize-winning Siamese!’ Moments later, a relieved neighbor emerged with both groceries and a purring feline. A regular passing by asked, ‘So, did anyone catch the delivery driver who ran off?’