Today in fiction By Salon Staff Published June 12, 2001 8:27PM (EDT) Facebook X Reddit Email Save On June 12, 1929: There’s an announcement in the Weems Weekly that the Whistle Stop Cafe has opened. “Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe” (1987) by Fannie Flagg From “The Book of Fictional Days” Advertisement: By Salon Staff By MORE FROM Related Topics ------------------------------------------ Books Related Articles Advertisement: Advertisement: