Bendix diner in hasbrouck heights bendix diner rt17 %26. Before this book there were only 1 or 2 other historical books on nj diners 1 of which is out of print all the others were coffee table books wjust pictures. Thomas alva edison edison new jersey site history menlo park. Having grown up half a mile from the bendix, i love an excursion to a real diner. Do or diner by christine wenger was a cute and easy cozy mystery to read for a lazy summer afternoon. Apparently it was named the bendix after the bendix corporation which had a factory nearby. Diner fanatics have reason to be obsessed with bendix diner in hasbrouck heights, where food receives fivestar ratings and shakes shine on their own. It started as the wayside diner in rockaway and was trucked here. Oberndorfs oil paintings are sought after by collectors and recently have been exhibited in multiple museum shows in nj. Find bendix diner in hasbrouck heights with address, phone number from yahoo us local. New jersey indeed is the diner capital of the world. You can see a little bit of this diner and other jersey classics, some by the jerry omahoney diner company, in this video by alan wasenius, which includes the bendix in the. Find 4 listings related to bendix diner in hackensack on.
Everyoneyes, everyoneknows that diners are a new jersey staple. Back to the future commercial filmed in bergen county. The history of diners in new jersey american palate. Bendix diner 464 state route 17 hasbrouck heights, nj. History and legends by william mcmahon, envisioning new jersey. Bendix diner hasbrouck heights, nj business information. Diners offer a wide range of foods, mostly american cuisine, a casual atmosphere, and, characteristically, a combination of booths served by a waitstaff and a long sitdown counter with direct service, in the smallest. Oberndorfs oil paintings are sought after by collectors and recently have been exhibited in.
Nov 02, 2014 the bendix diner in hasbrouck heights has been around for decades. The history of diners in new jersey michael gabriele. At one time, there were five white mannas in northern new jersey. We didnt get the gracious moniker for diner capital in the world for nothing, and with a slew of books keeping tabs on the history, nobody captures it better than nutley native, michael c. Even when the blind waiter and the short order cook were the only ones there,you still felt comfortable. Michael gabrieles the history of diners in new jersey. There are over 500 diners in the state and we are often called the diner capital of the world. Marian calabro, author and publisher of history books. The history of diners in new jersey hometown reads. Diner in hasbrouck heights, nj foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. The bendix diner, in hasbrouck heights, nj on northbound route 17 near. Springsteen and nj food tour jersey shore restaurants.
The venerable bendix diner, at the intersection of routes 46 and 17 in. If anyone knows of the real thing within striking distance, please post the locations here. Gabriele has sat down with owners, patrons and experts to create a delicious diner history. These 15 fantastic diners in new jersey serve up something special. Sep 24, 20 jerseyans yearn for lost favorites like the excellent diner and prouts diner and still gather at beloved haunts like the bendix and tick tock diners. Museum highlights diners and examines their impact on new. Sep 01, 2016 wyckoff ymca 691 wyckoff avenue, wyckoff, nj wyckoff, nj march 2016 the wyckoff family ymca is hosting an art exhibit featuring the work of local artist mark oberndorf. A diner is a small restaurant found predominantly in the northeastern and midwestern united states, as well as in other parts of the us, canada, and parts of western europe. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Good thing bergen county is an epicenter of the iconic new jersey diner.
Tick tock, learn the history of diners in new jersey today updated baristanet staffoctober 26. The lovely watchung books in montclair nj we modeled the new store. Bendix diner 498 williams ave hasbrouck heights, new jersey 07604. Although the industry is all but gone today, new jersey was once the hub of diner manufacturing, making mobile eateries that fed hungry americans as far away as the west coast. For me, a great diner is equal parts looks, atmosphere, and food. A history of jerseys iconic diners new jersey state library.
Although the industry is all but gone today, new jersey was once the hub of diner manufacturing, making mobile. In michael gabrieles new book, the history of diners in new jersey, the author explains how location, transportation and dense population created the perfect environment for a thriving diner industry. Hasbrouck heights is a borough in bergen county, new jersey, united states. Prouts diner and still gather at beloved haunts like the bendix and tick tock diners. The silver airstreams and neon signs of the classic american diner brighten new jerseys highways and main streets. In michael gabrieles new book, the history of diners in new jersey, the author explains how location, transportation and dense population created the perfect environment for a. Off nj route 17 in hasbrouck heights, youll find the 1947 bendix diner. A helping of history in north new jersey diners national. Tick tock, learn the history of diners in new jersey today. Find restaurants breakfast and diners in bergen county, nj on yellowbook. Schuyler diner 500 schuyler ave, lyndhurst 201 9336196. The book is his 5th book overall published by the history press and 2nd book about new jersey diners.
Famed for their family atmosphere and excellent food none of which requires a second mortgage to treat the family, new jerseys nostalgic offerings. Check out the history of new jersey diners display at the cornelius low house, middlesex county museum, 1225 river rd. The plants history is reflected in a small park on the. Although absurd in a couple of pages to attempt a history of the american diner, let alone examine the evolution of hamburger haunts, hot dog havens, and drivein restaurants, a cursory overview will help articulate my artwork.
The history of diners in new jersey history books local. With a stunning aluminum exterior, this diner was a favorite stop on the tour. With a stunning aluminum exterior, this diner was a favorite stop on the. Books have been written about jersey diner history and culture. Explore the bendix diner business page in hasbrouck heights, nj. These signature, shiny restaurants keep customers coming back with good, oldfashioned, homemade dishes and chromelaced ambience. The history of diners in new jersey a book by michael. The diner is situated literally in the middle of route 17.
The bendix diner, a prominent landmark on route 17. The history of diners in new jersey american palate gabriele, michael c. Jerseyans yearn for lost favorites like the excellent diner and prouts diner and still gather at beloved haunts like the bendix, summit and tick tock diners. A helping of history in north new jersey diners national trust for. Montclair new jersey history photos bloomfield av nj church. Bendix diner, hasbrouck heights, woodridge urbanspoonzomato. Museum highlights diners and examines their impact on new jersey.
I enjoyed traveling through time and learning about the builders and proprietors of these diners and their history. Diners offer a wide range of foods, mostly american cuisine, a casual atmosphere, and, characteristically, a combination of booths served by a. Additional information is available at or by contacting eva diakakis at 201 2880143. A diner is a small restaurant found predominantly in the northeastern united states and midwestern united states, as well as in other parts of the us, canada, and parts of western europe and lebanon. Bendix diner is located between route 17 north and route 17 south near the intersection of route 17 and williams avenue. May 15, 2019 the best diner in each of new jerseys 21 counties. Gabrieles book, the history of diners in new jersey, published by the history press in 20, documents this colorful history, assembling people, events, places, dates, facts, and figures into a cohesive narrative that traces the states beloved diner history. Museum highlights diners and examines their impact on new jersey history. Bendix diner was founded in 2005, and is located at williams rte 17 in hasbrouck heights.
New jersey and diners go together like fries and gravy, or ham, egg and cheese. Despite the rise of fastfood outlets, theyve carved a niche not just in history but in todays palates. Walking inside, youll feel like youve stepped into a time capsule with the long counter with stools, original turquoise tile floor. The bendix diner in hasbrouck heights has been around for decades. The history of diners in new jersey the history girl. Browsing and bargain hunting can build an appetite. Bendix diner is a good restaurant to dine with a small or large group.
Bendix diner, hasbrouck heights, woodridge urbanspoon. Yeah, i know diner food isnt exactly ethnic food greek. New jersey is a diner haven and, according to this book, that history started on july 3, 1912 with the purchase of a lunch wagon from jerry omahony in bayonne. Diner and woody allens purple rose of cairo and author of american diner. The postwar bendix diner is still a haven for bigrig truck drivers, thanks to its accommodating parking lot. Gabriele, author of the the history of diners in new jersey watchung booksellers, 1 p. Parents appreciate this restaurants kidfriendly attitude, and little ones are often seen dining out with the adults. In 1968, this diner was moved from one lot to the next. Yelp serves up a list of bergen countys 10 best diners, including bendix diner teterboro, chit chat diner hackensack, colonial diner lyndhurst, oakland diner oakland and suburban diner paramus. This diner was originally owned by the same guy that owned the white mana in jersey city see below which is the only other survivor of the chain. I enjoyed meeting all of the characters and the mystery kept me guessing.
Sep 17, 2014 this post was contributed by a community member. If youve been following our diner challenge series, which just started in january, youll probably also be interested in michael gabrieles book the history of diners in new jersey we got to meet the author at a talk held at the old bridge public library a few weeks ago and the history of diners in new jersey is just as fascinating as the number of them in our state. From the loose eggs to the hash browns and the juicy burgers this is a new jersey icon. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. Bendix restaurant home elkhart, indiana menu, prices. Gabriele offers this delicious historycollected from interviews with owners, patrons and expertsand indulges in many fond memories of new jersey. I know many of these places and have eaten at several of them myself. Way at the top of new jersey is diner heaven in the form of the victoria diner, which, like many diners, has a complicated history. Sep 24, 20 the history of diners in new jersey american palate. Lyndhurst diner 540 riverside ave, lyndhurst 201 9337600. It could be in the middle of a febuary snowstorm,in the middle of the night, you will see the red lights of the bendix diner in the distance. Chit chat diner 515 essex st hackensack, new jersey 07601. Feb 16, 1992 in 1991, said darlene weiner, a health department spokeswoman, a majority of the 1,101 cases of reported salmonella poisoning in new jersey were related to consumption of eggs or egg products. Wyckoff ymca 691 wyckoff avenue, wyckoff, nj wyckoff, nj march 2016 the wyckoff family ymca is hosting an art exhibit featuring the work of local artist mark oberndorf.
Diners are the states ultimate gathering placesat any moment, high school students, ceos, construction workers and tourists. Your place restaurant 301 broad ave, leonia 201 4616304. The history of new jersey diners, based on gabrieles book. Colonial diner 27 orient way, lyndhurst 201 9353192. These 15 fantastic diners in new jersey serve up something. May 18, 2016 bendix diner diner wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The venerable bendix diner, at the intersection of routes 46 and 17 in hasbrouck heights, is a new jersey classic, said.
View the menu for bendix diner and restaurants in hasbrouck heights, nj. It started as the wayside diner in rockaway and was trucked here in the 50s, where it was later known as j. What are they filming at the bendix diner in hasbrouk hts. Gabriele lives in clifton, nj, and, during the last seven years, has written three books for arcadia publishingthe history press. Inside there are several large booths, tables and about 20 stools at the counter. Teterboro was briefly named bendix after the company, and a diner at the intersection of routes 17 and 46 still bears its name. Cities bergenfield 1 closter 1 dumont 1 east rutherford 3. In 1991, said darlene weiner, a health department spokeswoman, a majority of the 1,101 cases of reported salmonella poisoning in new jersey were related to consumption of. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The garden state is universally recognized as the diner capital of the world. Sep 04, 2008 hmm, no idea, but eeepnj is right that place is always used as a backdrop for films and tv shows. Nov 05, 2015 a helping of history in north new jersey diners. The colonial diner, lyndhurst the bendix diner, hasbrouck heights jackson hole, englewood.
Jerseyans yearn for lost favorites like the excellent diner and prouts diner and still gather at beloved haunts like the bendix and tick tock diners. Our restaurant is a mix of american and mexican cuisine. Bendix diner diner wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The history of diners in new jersey gabriele, michael c on. Bendix diner, hasbrouck heights, new jersey built in these 15 fantastic diners in new jersey serve up something special. There are only five books in the series and my library has four of them so i look forward to more fun with trixie, antoinette chloe, deputy ty briscoe in this small town. In addition to having the greatest number of diners, new jersey, during the 20th century, was the hub of u. Diners are a part of life in new jersey, and its nice to know the pompton queen is still serving those coming of age in north jersey. May 18, 2016 may 18, 2016 bendix diner diner wikipedia, the free encyclopedia stay safe and healthy. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Gabriele, with his newest book, the history of diners in new jersey from the history press.
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