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The Scene – Artie's is a family-friendly, retro-'50s diner with some frisky art Deco touches thrown in for good measure. It's clean, it's attractive, and best of all, it's not too busy at night and on the weekends. So when Mel's Diner is packed on Saturday afternoon, tromp to Artie's for better food, cleaner bathrooms and a much more relaxed, peaceful environment. – – The Food – The hefty club sandwich, made with thick hickory-smoked bacon, is great, and the burgers aren't bad either. Try the one-third pound teriyaki mushroom burger or the funky Italian…