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Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
Business
Once Slated For Closure, Bendix Diner Set For Major Renovation, New Owner Says Once Slated For Closure, Bendix Diner Set For Major Renovation, New Owner Says
Once Slated For Closure, Bendix Diner Set For Major Renovation, New Owner Says An iconic Route 17 diner that sat dark for months after a health department closure is getting new life. On Nov. 2, Peter Meskouris announced that he'd purchased the Bendix Diner in Hasbrouck Heights in a Facebook post shared in the Dinerville group. He says renovations are already underway. Meskouris and his family own Jackson Hole, a diner with locations in Englewood and New York City. The Bendix Diner was closed earlier this year by the health department, drawing an outpouring of support for its owner, John Diakakis, who is blind. According to NJ Advance Media, the Bendix Diner pr…

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by Cecilia Levine
Baldwin, NY
Business
'Irreplaceable' Baldwin Diner Closing After 61 Years Following Death Of Longtime Owner 'Irreplaceable' Baldwin Diner Closing After 61 Years Following Death Of Longtime Owner
'Irreplaceable' Baldwin Diner Closing After 61 Years Following Death Of Longtime Owner A cherished Long Island institution is preparing to serve its final stack of pancakes. The Baldwin Coach Diner, a family-run Baldwin staple on the corner of Sunrise Highway and Central Avenue, will close its doors for good on Thursday, April 10—just over a month after the passing of longtime owner John Kanaras. Kanaras, who took over the beloved eatery following the death of his father, Peter Kanaras, in 2019, died in early March after battling pneumonia that progressed rapidly, according to a GoFundMe launched by family friend Marie Healey. He had been hospitalized in the ICU for nearly tw…

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by Michael Mashburn
Haddon Township, NJ
News
Fire Closes The Westmont Diner Fire Closes The Westmont Diner
Fire Closes The Westmont Diner A diner in Camden County will be closed for the time being following a kitchen fire on the early morning of Wednesday, March 26. "We’re heartbroken to share that our diner will be closed until further notice due to a fire," the Westmont Diner in Haddon wrote on Facebook. "Thankfully, everyone is safe, but the damage requires us to pause operations while we assess and make repairs." The diner said in a follow-up post the fire was contained to the kitchen and they expect the diner to be closed for a couple weeks. "We appreciate your support, patience, and understanding during this difficult …

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by Sam Barron
Shelton, CT
Readers Choice
Best Diner In Fairfield County In 2024: Orem's Diner Best Diner In Fairfield County In 2024: Orem's Diner
Best Diner In Fairfield County In 2024: Orem's Diner We are thrilled to announce that Orem’s Diner has been named Best Diner in Fairfield County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to Orem’s Diner’s website, this iconic eatery has been a Wilton staple since 1921. What started as a small deli soon became a gathering place for the community, offering not just great food but also a sense of belonging, as noted on its website.  Now run by the Papanikolaou family, Orem’s Diner remains committed to delivering delicious food and exceptional service, upholding a legacy that spans over a century, according to the diner's we…

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by Daily Voice
Warwick, NY
Readers Choice
Best Breakfast And Best Diner In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Red Line Diner Best Breakfast And Best Diner In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Red Line Diner
Best Breakfast And Best Diner In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Red Line Diner We are thrilled to announce that the Red Line Diner has been named Best Breakfast and Best Diner in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Owned and operated by the Vanikiotis family since 1981, the Red Line Diner has long been committed to quality and service, according to its website. Whether you're stopping in for a hearty breakfast or a classic diner meal, you'll find an inviting atmosphere and a varied menu, per its website, In addition, the Red Line Diner's on-site bakery crafts fresh breads, cakes, pies, pastries, and cookies daily, per the diner's website…

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by Daily Voice
Mineola, NY
Business
Table For None: Looking Back At Long Island Restaurants That Closed Their Doors In 2024 Table For None: Looking Back At Long Island Restaurants That Closed Their Doors In 2024
Table For None: Looking Back At Long Island Restaurants That Closed Their Doors In 2024 As the sun sets on 2024, Long Islanders are saying bittersweet goodbyes to some beloved eateries that served up more than just meals — they offered fond memories, good company, and plenty of laughs. From cherished neighborhood spots to bold new ventures that couldn’t weather the storm, these restaurant closures tell the story of a dining scene as dynamic as the island itself. Google Maps street view Lindencrest Diner Closing After 39 Years The Lindencrest Diner – located in Lindenhurst at 330 West Montauk Highway – announced it was closing after 39 years in business. Facebook // Stell…

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by Michael Mashburn
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
Business
Legendary Benny's Luncheonette in Fair Lawn, NJ – Now for Sale! Legendary Benny's Luncheonette in Fair Lawn, NJ – Now for Sale!
Legendary Benny's Luncheonette in Fair Lawn, NJ – Now for Sale! After over 25 years of serving the community, the legendary Benny's Luncheonette in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, is now available for sale! This beloved neighborhood staple is known for its delicious pastrami sandwiches and its hearty dinner menu, making it a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Prime Location: Situated at 11-04 Saddle River Road, Benny's Luncheonette enjoys high foot traffic and is perfectly positioned in a busy commercial area of Fair Lawn. The restaurant's convenient location makes it a go-to spot for breakfast and lunch. Rich History: With a strong reputation built ove…

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Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park, NJ
Business
Best Diners In North Jersey Best Diners In North Jersey
Best Diners In North Jersey Some are tiny train cars with just a few booths and one long counter. Others are big, sparkly disco balls with German chocolate cake, carrot cake,  and four different types of cheesecakes on display. Some stay true to the old-school classics and breakfast staples, while others have their very own house specials, and then some. If you ever struggled to pick a diner in New Jersey, you are not alone. Daily Voice came up with a list of some of the best diners in North Jersey, with help from Daily Voice Instagram followers, user-review sites, and prior rankings. Here's what we have: Top…

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by Cecilia Levine
Pittsfield, MA
News
Western Mass Eatery Will Appear On 'America's Best Restaurants' Western Mass Eatery Will Appear On 'America's Best Restaurants'
Western Mass Eatery Will Appear On 'America's Best Restaurants' The owners of a popular restaurant in Berkshire County made a big announcement on the eatery's Facebook page last week: they're going to be on the "America's Best Restaurants Roadshow" The owners posted the video on Saturday, June 1, explaining that producers will film scenes from the Lanesborough restaurant on Monday, June 17.  The show features hosts Theo Williams, Jacalyn Mains, and Luis Rivera as they try some of the best foods from across the country from small, family-owned eateries.  Biggins Diggins boasts on its website that the restaurant will be your new favorite diner. They spec…

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by Josh Lanier
Edison, NJ
Lifestyle
80s Acting Legend Tells Life Story In Middlesex County Play 80s Acting Legend Tells Life Story In Middlesex County Play
80s Acting Legend Tells Life Story In Middlesex County Play The Gutt is coming to Middlesex County. Actor Steve Guttenberg is starring in "Tales From The Guttenberg Bible", an adaptation of his memoir at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, starting on Tuesday, April 25 and running through May 21. Guttenberg is known for starring in 80s classics like "Diner," the "Police Academy" movies, "Short Circuit," Cocoon" and "Three Men and a Baby." The show features three actoss playing 90 other characters with Guttenberg playing himself and focuses on the actor's childhood growing up on Long Island through his journey to Hollywood, including his inte…

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by Sam Barron
North Hunterdon, NJ
Business
Warren County Diner Goes Up In Flames Morning Of Soft Opening: ‘I’m So Heartbroken,’ Owner Says Warren County Diner Goes Up In Flames Morning Of Soft Opening: ‘I’m So Heartbroken,’ Owner Says
Warren County Diner Goes Up In Flames Morning Of Soft Opening: ‘I’m So Heartbroken,’ Owner Says A new diner in Warren County went up in flames just hours before it was scheduled to have its soft opening, leaving the owner heartbroken and desperate to rebuild. Tony Arzuaga of Jersey City was planning to hold the soft opening for Catch 22 Diner on Route 22 East in Lopatcong Township on Friday, Sept. 16 when the building caught fire before dawn, he documented in a social media post in the ‘Lehigh Valley Food’ group. “I’m so heartbroken,” Arzuaga writes. “At 4 a.m. I get a call from my daughter that [the] diner is on fire…I thought I was dreaming but it was real.” An inspection by the fi…

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by Valerie Musson
Massapequa, NY
Business
'It's Time For Dad To Retire': Plainview Diner To Close After Half-Century In Business 'It's Time For Dad To Retire': Plainview Diner To Close After Half-Century In Business
'It's Time For Dad To Retire': Plainview Diner To Close After Half-Century In Business After 50 years of serving locals and visitors alike everything from hefty omelets to Greek dishes, a Long Island landmark diner will close later this month. The Plainview Diner, located on Old Country Road in Plainview, will serve its last meal on Sunday, Sept. 25. "With the lease expiring it's time for dad to retire," said Pam Rooney, the daughter of owner John Papavasilopoulos. Papavasilopoulos began at the diner as a dishwasher in 1972 and worked his way up to owner in 1990. It's the place he met his server wife Anna, and raised his two children who worked alongside their parents from a…

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by Kathy Reakes
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
Two Diners Named NY's Best In Brand-New Rankings Two Diners Named NY's Best In Brand-New Rankings
Two Diners Named NY's Best In Brand-New Rankings Two popular eateries were named the best diners in New York in a brand-new list from Food & Wine. New York City eateries Veselka and La Bonbonniere were listed as the best diners in the state in the website's list of the best diners in every state published on Friday, May 27. Food & Wine said Veselka, which is located at 144 2nd Ave., is a longtime Ukrainian coffee shop and diner that offers pierogies and borscht. La Bonbonniere, another longtime eatery, was praised for its small-town atmosphere and popularity among regular guests. The diner is located at 28 8th Ave. Read th…

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by Nicole Valinote
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
This Eatery Offers Best Dinner Deal On Long Island, Voters Say This Eatery Offers Best Dinner Deal On Long Island, Voters Say
This Eatery Offers Best Dinner Deal On Long Island, Voters Say A popular diner was voted as the eatery with the best dinner deal on Long Island, according to Bethpage Best of Long Island. Lindenhurst Diner in Suffolk County offers the best dinner deal in 2022, the website reported. The diner is located at 195 East Montauk Highway in Lindenhurst. Guests may choose from a wide variety of dishes, including burgers, specialty sandwiches, paninis, and salads. The eatery also offers a vegan menu. Bethpage Best of Long Island said the diner also offers a prix fixe menu. Read the full announcement from Bethpage Best of Long Island here.

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by Nicole Valinote
Armonk, NY
Business
Hudson Valley Diner Closes After More Than Two Decades In Business Hudson Valley Diner Closes After More Than Two Decades In Business
Hudson Valley Diner Closes After More Than Two Decades In Business After serving customers for more than two decades, a Hudson Valley diner has closed its doors. Orange County staple Walden Diner closed on Sunday, Sept. 12.  The owners announced that they had made the decision to retire after running the business for 22 years.  "We have many great memories here at the diner," the owners announced. "Memories that we'll treasure forever. And we're so grateful for being able to serve you, our friends and family, and create those wonderful memories. We will miss each and every one of you." The diner was located at 23 Orange Ave. in Walden.

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by Nicole Valinote
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Lifestyle
Most Popular Diners In North Jersey Most Popular Diners In North Jersey
Most Popular Diners In North Jersey There's a reason New Jersey has been dubbed the diner capital of the world. There are more than 600 -- old and new, big and small. Each one with its own take on disco fries, cheesecake and brunch. It would be impossible to pick a favorite, but here are some of the best in North Jersey. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers. 1. Tops Diner (500 Passaic Ave., East Newark) 2. Pompton Queen Diner (710 NJ-23, Pompton Plains) 3. The Allwood Diner (913 Allwood Rd., Clifton) 4. J…

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by Valerie Musson
Springfield, MA
Business
Iconic White Hut Restaurant Re-opens In West Springfield Iconic White Hut Restaurant Re-opens In West Springfield
Iconic White Hut Restaurant Re-opens In West Springfield The White Hut is back open and serving burgers, hotdogs, and fries again. The iconic burger stand in West Springfield had a grand re-opening Friday, Aug. 21. White Hut - known for its nostalgic diner, food, prices, and unique approach to taking orders - abruptly closed six months ago. A sign on the door said the closure was due to issues out of the owner's control. Soon after, owner Edward Barkett sold the 81-year-old restaurant to Western Massachusetts entrepreneurs Peter Picknelly, Andy Yee, Kevin Vann, and Michael Vann. Barkett’s grandfather founded the White Hut in 1939. The sale inc…

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by Kristin Palpini
Paramus, NJ
Business
Johnny Rockets Shutters Garden State Plaza Location Johnny Rockets Shutters Garden State Plaza Location
Johnny Rockets Shutters Garden State Plaza Location Johnny Rockets has closed its Garden State Plaza location. The 1950s diner-style restaurant had been in the mall for more than a decade (on the first floor near Starbucks) but is covered up with advertising. The eatery's closing is a sad day for many who hold memories sweet as the milkshakes. "Hasn't changed in years and I like it that way," Yelper Kellyanne F. from Saddle Brook said.  "It's probably one of the very few places at the plaza that I remember as a kid. Their milkshakes are always delicious and they are always affordable." "My husband and I used to take trips to the mall jus…

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by Cecilia Levine