The New York City diner is a concept dating back more than a century, and they are an icon of city culture. But in recent years, the New York City diner has become an endangered species.

A number of iconic diners have closed due to expensive rents, increased competition, the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors.

But there are still believers in the diner concept who are looking to bring it back.

Sunday morning on NY1, anchor Stef Manisero sat down with Stratis Morfogen, the co-founder of Diner 24, which opened its doors in Gramercy this month.