Celebrating the Joy of Pie at Jersey Diners
It’s a wonderful day for pie You could ask all the birds in the sky And they’ll tell you real sweet With... Read More
Lyndhurst’s Colonial Diner: More than Disco Fries
Last May my wife, Julie, requested we “do lunch” as a date to celebrate Mother’s Day. Somewhat surprisingly (because diners typically are... Read More
Chunky Pancakes and Smooth Coffee at the Forked River Diner
“The Forked River ain’t chopped liver Nor is Lavalette There are no Jersey strangers Just friends we haven’t met” —Lyrics from “I... Read More
Discussing Steampunk Concepts Over Brunch at the Summit Diner
During the holiday season, the best blessings to count are life’s simple pleasures, such as the good fortune to have a meal... Read More
Tick Tock Diner in Clifton
When people ask me to name my favorite New Jersey diner, I smile and reply that “it’s not a fair question.” It’s... Read More
Vincentown Diner: A Jersey Fresh Spin on Classic Diner Cuisine
The drive to the Vincentown Diner always feels vintage, like a trip to a place time forgot. Farm stands, endless fields of crops,... Read More
15 Northern NJ Restaurants to Visit on National French Fry Day
July 13 is National French Fry Day and fans across the Garden State are celebrating their favorites at local restaurants. Some purists enjoy... Read More
Tuesday Night at the Park West Diner in Little Falls
A roadside banquet took place earlier this year at the glistening The Park West Diner, located on westbound Route 46 in Little Falls. This... Read More
Keyport’s Broad Street Diner, Revisited
Last May, I wrote an article about Keyport’s Broad Street Diner, just four months after the diner opened. By December, it had been recognized by The Star-Ledger and NJ.com as New Jersey’s... Read More
The Hibernia Diner in Rockaway
In the wake of Winter Storm Jonas, surrounded by deep snowbanks, chilled to the bone by frosty winds, and shielding my eyes... Read More
A Bendix Breakfast on Christmas Eve Eve
‘Twas the Wednesday before Christmas, And all through the Bendix Diner, The flat-top grill was sizzling, Nothing could be finer. It was... Read More
A Visit to the Oakland Diner
Now that the blustery winds of winter are upon us, here on the Garden State diner circuit, it’s a nice time to... Read More
