Hoping against hope, I gave The Mansion another try after much time had passed since my last Yelp review. Perhaps I was seduced by the establishment’s expanded name, with “And Eatery” added. I was disappointed to find that The Mansion remained the same diner, with mediocre, grossly overpriced food. To add insult to injury, they have added a surcharge onto the bill if paid by credit card. In addition, since I live across the street, I am treated to an unobstructed view of the outdoor dining space. With its corrugated metal roof and overall cheap, tasteless appearance, it looks like a cross between a rural woodshed and an ancient, long-abandoned Greyhound-type bus. On top of this monstrosity are six, yes, count ‘em, six large American flags, placed there perhaps to draw attention or make some kind of patriotic statement. On Saint Patrick’s Day, there was loud music emanating from the place, the display of Irish spirit enhanced by a team of Irish dancers and a loud approving crowd. Mind you, this side of the Mansion sits on an otherwise beautiful, 100% residential and unusually quiet street. It is my fervent hope that the City authorities soon order the removal of this, and similar, eyesores.