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Michael C. Gabriele is a freelance writer, historian and author of “The History of Diners in New Jersey,” published by The History Press.

Maple Valley Joins Clifton’s Grand Diner Tradition

Michael Gabriele - July 31, 2018

Opening: Montclair Social Club

Michael Gabriele - July 19, 2018

Apple Pie for the Fourth of July (in a Jersey Diner)

Michael Gabriele - June 30, 2018

Route 322: A Diner Diary

Michael Gabriele - June 20, 2018

Foodies Swarm Jersey City Food Truck Fest

Michael Gabriele - May 8, 2018

The Mastoris Experience: Built upon Diner Traditions

Michael Gabriele - January 30, 2018

Samba’s Chef Gonçalves Traces Journey to NJ from Brazil

Michael Gabriele - October 24, 2017

Chef Gonçalves Unveils “Samba Montclair” Cookbook

Michael Gabriele - October 20, 2017

Enjoying Indian Cuisine at the Shamong Diner

Michael Gabriele - September 29, 2017

Celebrating the Joy of Pie at Jersey Diners

Michael Gabriele - August 29, 2017

Lyndhurst’s Colonial Diner: More than Disco Fries

Michael Gabriele - July 7, 2017

A Fond Farewell to the Egg Platter in Paterson

Michael Gabriele - May 30, 2017

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