'A nod to the past' | For nearly 80 years, patrons pack this diner for pies and atmosphere

'A nod to the past' | For nearly 80 years, patrons pack this diner for pies and atmosphere

This story started as a search for amazing pies for the Thanksgiving holiday but what I found was a space full of great pies and great people.When Tim Partin walks into Hyde's Restaurant in Hamilton, he doesn't need to place an order. His server, Barb, already knows what he wants."My waitress there, Barb, she says crispy, crispy, crispy on my order, so that tells them that Tim's here," Partin said.The Hamilton establishment has built its reputat…