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NJ’s First Canned Wine Debuts, Just in Time for Summer

May 10, 2018

William Heritage Winery in Mullica Hill becomes the first New Jersey winery to put wine in a can: the 2017 William Heritage Dry Rosé, now available in four-packs....
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Pisco: Brandy Latin-Style

Pisco, an unaged distilled spirit made in Peru and Chile, is the basis for the famous pisco sour cocktail. But pisco is becoming a mixology favorite and is turning up in enticing new cocktails....
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20 Dives We Dig

May 9, 2018

A dive can be old, but it can't be just any old place. It should have a big heart, even if it's small. A dive won't bust your budget. Most of all, you leave wanting to come back....
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Built in the mid-1950s by Mountain View Diner Company, the Colonial in Lyndhurst retains the look of the period. Keep an eye peeled for this recurring special: shrimp salad on a roll with bacon, avocado, fresh spinach and tomato slices, with a cup of clam chowder on the side. It’s a winner.

With Modern Adaptations, These Are Not Your Granddad’s Diners

May 8, 2018

Times and tastes change. The state's diners must adapt to an evolving customer base, but some things will always stay the same. ...
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Amal "Molly" Kaydouh works her shift at the Nevada in Bloomfield.

For This Diner Waitress, It’s a Long Day’s Journey into Lunch

May 7, 2018

Dispensing coffee, heavy platters and light endearments, the diner waitress works hard for the money but loves the job. ...
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Old School Never Gets Old: These Classics Still Shine

May 2, 2018

Romance written in chrome and neon at these old school diners....
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25 Diners We Love

May 1, 2018

Hey, who luvs ya? Who's always happy to see ya and treats ya rights? Jersey's plebeian palaces, the gleaming diners, are a state staple. We've picked 25 of our favorites. ...
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Part of the scene at Rowan University in Glassboro, Angelo’s was built by the Kullman Dining Car Company in the early 1950s. The intimate eatery, with its distinctive exterior awnings and oval neon sign, earns raves for its breakfasts and homestyle dinners.

Classic Diners, Offering a Glimpse Into the Past, are True Jersey Gems

The Garden State was once the world’s leading manufacturer of sleek and shiny diners. Those days are over—but Jersey remains the diner capital of the world....
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Springtime for Bubbly

April 12, 2018

Along with spring itself, sparkling cocktails are blooming all over....
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Guess Who Hates Open Table

April 2, 2018

Chefs. Not all, but many. Why? Cost, last-minute cancellations, no-shows. Who could make things better? You! ...
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Emily and Bob Marcelli flank their kids Emily and Andy.

The Marcelli Family Brings Treasures From the Old Country

March 22, 2018

For the Marcellis of Wayne, a trip to their ancestral home in Abruzzo, Italy, inspired a years-long effort to bring their cousins’ amazing artisanal cheeses here. ...
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