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Friday the 13th, Blairstown Diner, Michael Gabriele, Jersey Bites

Jason Voorhees Thrills Fans at the Blairstown Diner

With the first Friday the 13th of the year already behind us, and a nine-month wait until the next...

Chili Dog Adventures Sizzle at Johnny Prince’s Diner

On a Sunday evening last month, my cell phone chimed at 8:37. It was my good buddy and longtime...
The new Tops

Tops Diner: The Best, Made Better

The owners of Tops Diner have accomplished something that’s extremely difficult to do: They've taken the best and made...
Stateline Diner sign

Family Traditions Sustain the Stateline Diner

  There’s a long-standing tradition for New Jersey diners regarding the succession of ownership: leadership of the business is often...
Tony’s Freehold Grill

Contemplating NJ Diner Foodways, Folklore at the Freehold Grill

You'll find many topics to savor when it comes to contemplating the pleasures of New Jersey diners, such as...
New Tops Diner exterior

New Tops Diner Set to Open and Dazzle the Eye and Palate

A new epoch in the history of the Diner Capital of the World is about to open in East...
Pilgrim Diner Sign with a Pilgrim Hat

Cedar Grove’s Pilgrim Diner Reopens its Doors At Last

The Pilgrim Diner in Cedar Grove is back in business, reclaiming its spot as an eatery on the roadmap...
Broad Street Diner in Keyport

At Keyport’s Broad Street Diner, Lobster Tails Cure Recent Blues

Walking into Keyport’s Broad Street Diner on a Saturday afternoon in April, there were familiar, reassuring sights, sounds, and...
Pilgrim Diner under construction

Pilgrim Diner in Cedar Grove to Reopen Later This Year

The shuttered Pilgrim Diner in Cedar Grove is slated to be reborn later this year. New construction work is...
Turkey dinner at All Seasons Diner, Michael Gabriele, Thanksgiving, Jersey Bites

All Seasons Diners to Offer Free Meals on Thanksgiving

In a year of food insecurity for many due to the turmoil caused by the pandemic, two diners in...
Montclair Diner, Michael Gabriele, Jersey Bites, Essex County, Gus Makris, Eliot Mosby

Montclair Diner: A Refreshed Menu and Vibe

In one corner, a group of children is gathered, playing with toys and games while their parents drink coffee...

Tick Tock Diner Unveils Sparkling Redesign and New Menu

A new executive chef, a modernized menu, and a redesigned interior and exterior highlight the reopening of the Tick...

Latest Bites

NJ Restaurant Openings: Burgers, Barbecue, Noodles, and More

Whether you're on the hunt for a new burger spot or you need to broaden your plant-based horizons, our latest roundup of openings in...