On Twin Peaks Day 2020, Rachel and Max, the new owners of Twede’s Cafe (aka the Double R Diner) in North Bend, Washington shared the news they were taking over the iconic restaurant from Kyle Twede. To commemorate the end of an era in Snoqualmie Valley, I’m comparing the cafe’s appearances in all three seasons…
Tuesday, February 21, 1989 is a special day in Twin Peaks history. It’s the first day of shooting for what would become the Pilot Episode of David Lynch and Mark Frost’s beloved series. Thanks to Brother Jer from Twin Peaks Archive, we have an idea of what scenes were shot on that first day in North…
After Becky Burnett delivers bread to Toad at the Double R Diner in Twin Peaks – Part 5 on Showtime, she meets up with her husband Steven where they share a moment behind the restaurant. This scene was filmed along the side and rear parking lot at Twede’s Cafe in Washington state on September 15, 2015.
If I had a nickel for every time I’ve watched Twin Peaks, I’d be dead. As part of my More Missing Pieces series, I’m taking a closer look at scenes from the Twin Peaks Blu-ray set released in 2014. On that set, you’ll find short videos edited around a singular theme (e.g. “the Woods,” “Coffee,”…
In Twin Peaks episode 2.009, Vivian Smythe (a.k.a. M.T. Wentz) said to her daughter Norma Jennings, “That’s not true. The menus are very presentable.” I love a good challenge. @TwinPeaksArchive gave me a heads up that the Showtime Store released a new poster that appeared to be an image from Double R Diner Menu used…
Bunny rabbits have been a part of Twin Peaks since debuting on April 8, 1990. From boxes of chocolate bunnies in the Pilot Episode to Jack Rabbit’s Palace from Season 3, here’s a round up of bunnies found in this place both wonderful and strange. This time it really is all about the bunny.
In recent years, March 14 has become a celebration of Pi day referencing the first three numbers (3.14) from this infinite numerical sequence. In the world of Twin Peaks, it’s a great day to celebrate one of the iconic food staples seen throughout the series – pie. From Norma’s “best-in-the-tri-counties” cherry pie at the Double…
“And, uh, what can we add to the menu? Some specials, maybe?” Upon hearing M.T. Wentz is coming to town in Twin Peaks episode 2.004, Hank Jennings asks Norma Jennings what items can they add to the menu as he plans to trick the Double R Diner out like “Christmas on the Fourth of July.”…
Grab a booth and order a Cherry Coke as we return to an empty Double R Diner in Twin Peaks. This Vacant Peaks article highlights scenes without people from Seasons 1-3 as well as a brief moment in The Missing Pieces from Twin Peaks – Fire Walk With Me.
If Twin Peaks action figures ever become a thing, I hope Annie Blackburn’s figure is packaged with a coffee decanter. Why? She holds it ALL THE TIME at the Double R Diner.