Adele celebrates the Fourth of July at Longfellow’s Hi-Lo Diner

By SARAH ELDRED

On July 5, Adele kicked off her North American tour with two nights at the St. Paul Xcel Center. Apparently, she had arrived a day earlier because on July 4, at 6:05pm she tweeted, “Happy 4th July America! Really happy to be here (American flag emoji),” then posted the photo above.

Sean McPherson of 89.3 The Current re-tweeted Adele’s post asking “where is Adele kicking it in the Twin Cities? Anyone recognize the spot?”

McPherson’s Twitter followers shouted out suggestions. It was a modern-day scavenger hunt. The Oake and Riley show mentioned the tweet on Tuesday morning which prompted a deeper investigation. Googling images of interiors to local diners, it was discovered that the Hi-Lo diner has the metal half round chairs that are in Adele’s photo (see photo below), it was safe to tweet @brianoake @twinkiejiggles Mystery solved after a little reconnaissance @adele spotted at the Hi-Lo Diner.

The Hi-Lo Diner didn’t want to comment regarding Adele’s visit. However, Adele referenced the Diner at her opening show, mentioning trying a chicken on a donut, most likely the Gary Coop’er. Perhaps it was the deliciousness of the Hi-Lo food that prompted her appreciation of the ol’ U. S. of A.

However, looking at Adele’s SOLD OUT shows in every North American city stop, affirms that the ol’ U.S. of A. appreciates her back. Thanks for stopping in the Twin Cities Adele and thanks for stopping in Longfellow.

(Sarah Eldred is a local writer. Check out her blogs at yearoftheyogi.tumblr.com and invisibleinstigator.tumblr.com.)