View the menu for bendix diner and restaurants in hasbrouck heights, nj. Bendix diner 498 williams ave hasbrouck heights, new jersey 07604. Apparently it was named the bendix after the bendix corporation which had a factory nearby. The bendix diner, in hasbrouck heights, nj on northbound route 17 near. Bendix diner was founded in 2005, and is located at williams rte 17 in hasbrouck heights. 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. History and legends by william mcmahon, envisioning new jersey. Despite the rise of fastfood outlets, theyve carved a niche not just in history but in todays palates.
Diners are the states ultimate gathering placesat any moment, high school students, ceos, construction workers and tourists. The history of diners in new jersey american palate. 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. Bendix diner, hasbrouck heights, new jersey built in these 15 fantastic diners in new jersey serve up something special. Teterboro was briefly named bendix after the company, and a diner at the intersection of routes 17 and 46 still bears its name. The lovely watchung books in montclair nj we modeled the new store.
Bendix diner, hasbrouck heights, woodridge urbanspoon. Thomas alva edison edison new jersey site history menlo park. Good thing bergen county is an epicenter of the iconic new jersey diner. 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. Gabriele offers this delicious historycollected from interviews with owners, patrons and expertsand indulges in many fond memories of new jersey. Back to the future commercial filmed in bergen county. Bendix diner in hasbrouck heights bendix diner rt17 %26. Yeah, i know diner food isnt exactly ethnic food greek. The history of diners in new jersey michael gabriele. Chit chat diner 515 essex st hackensack, new jersey 07601. Oberndorfs oil paintings are sought after by collectors and recently have been exhibited in. Marian calabro, author and publisher of history books. The postwar bendix diner is still a haven for bigrig truck drivers, thanks to its accommodating parking lot.
The garden state is universally recognized as the diner capital of the world. The plants history is reflected in a small park on the. A history of jerseys iconic diners new jersey state library. 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. Tick tock, learn the history of diners in new jersey today. 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.
Tick tock, learn the history of diners in new jersey today updated baristanet staffoctober 26, 20. At one time, there were five white mannas in northern new jersey. Find restaurants breakfast and diners in bergen county, nj on yellowbook. Back to the future commercial filmed in bergen county bendix diner in hasbrouck heights is the setting of a toyota commercial posted online wednesday to mark back to the. Browsing and bargain hunting can build an appetite. Check out the history of new jersey diners display at the cornelius low house, middlesex county museum, 1225 river rd. Nov 02, 2014 the bendix diner in hasbrouck heights has been around for decades. Bendix diner, hasbrouck heights, woodridge urbanspoonzomato. If anyone knows of the real thing within striking distance, please post the locations here. 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. Sep 17, 2014 this post was contributed by a community member. The diner is situated literally in the middle of route 17. 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. Schuyler diner 500 schuyler ave, lyndhurst 201 9336196.
In addition to having the greatest number of diners, new jersey, during the 20th century, was the hub of u. Gabriele has sat down with owners, patrons and experts to create a delicious diner history. The bendix diner in hasbrouck heights has been around for decades. Inside there are several large booths, tables and about 20 stools at the counter. Gabriele, author of the the history of diners in new jersey watchung booksellers, 1 p. From the loose eggs to the hash browns and the juicy burgers this is a new jersey icon. The bendix diner, a prominent landmark on route 17. These signature, shiny restaurants keep customers coming back with good, oldfashioned, homemade dishes and chromelaced ambience. The history of diners in new jersey american palate gabriele, michael c. There are over 500 diners in the state and we are often called the diner capital of the world. Lyndhurst diner 540 riverside ave, lyndhurst 201 9337600.
Cities bergenfield 1 closter 1 dumont 1 east rutherford 3. Sep 04, 2008 hmm, no idea, but eeepnj is right that place is always used as a backdrop for films and tv shows. 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. These 15 fantastic diners in new jersey serve up something. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Walking inside, youll feel like youve stepped into a time capsule with the long counter with stools, original turquoise tile floor. Famed for their family atmosphere and excellent food none of which requires a second mortgage to treat the family, new jerseys nostalgic offerings. 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. 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. 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. Read the springsteen and nj food tour jersey shore discussion from the chowhound restaurants, new jersey food community. 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. 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.
The venerable bendix diner, at the intersection of routes 46 and 17 in hasbrouck heights, is a new jersey classic, said. Hasbrouck heights is a borough in bergen county, new jersey, united states. Diner fanatics have reason to be obsessed with bendix diner in hasbrouck heights, where food receives fivestar ratings and shakes shine on their own. Bendix restaurant home elkhart, indiana menu, prices. May 18, 2016 bendix diner diner wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. See more ideas about jersey girl, nj beaches and new jersey. Parents appreciate this restaurants kidfriendly attitude, and little ones are often seen dining out with the adults.
Bendix diner is located between route 17 north and route 17 south near the intersection of route 17 and williams avenue. With a stunning aluminum exterior, this diner was a favorite stop on the. 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. Find 4 listings related to bendix diner in hackensack on. 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. Hasbrouck heights was formed by an act of the new jersey legislature on august 2, 1894, based on the passage of a referendum on july 31, 1894, and was created from portions of lodi township at the height of the boroughitis phenomenon then sweeping through bergen county. The history of new jersey diners, based on gabrieles book.
The book is his 5th book overall published by the history press and 2nd book about new jersey diners. Bendix diner is a good restaurant to dine with a small or large group. Tick tock, learn the history of diners in new jersey today updated baristanet staffoctober 26. The history of diners in new jersey history books local. Colonial diner 27 orient way, lyndhurst 201 9353192. These 15 fantastic diners in new jersey serve up something special. A helping of history in north new jersey diners national. What are they filming at the bendix diner in hasbrouk hts. Even when the blind waiter and the short order cook were the only ones there,you still felt comfortable. Do or diner by christine wenger was a cute and easy cozy mystery to read for a lazy summer afternoon.
I enjoyed meeting all of the characters and the mystery kept me guessing. 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. 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. Explore the bendix diner business page in hasbrouck heights, nj. Sep 24, 20 the history of diners in new jersey american palate. 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. Museum highlights diners and examines their impact on new jersey history.
New jersey indeed is the diner capital of the world. 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. The venerable bendix diner, at the intersection of routes 46 and 17 in. The silver airstreams and neon signs of the classic american diner brighten new jerseys highways and main streets. It started as the wayside diner in rockaway and was trucked here in the 50s, where it was later known as j. Books have been written about jersey diner history and culture. It started as the wayside diner in rockaway and was trucked here.
Springsteen and nj food tour jersey shore restaurants. But the intrinsic role they have played in the states culture and industry for more than one hundred years is much more than eggsovereasy and coffee. I know many of these places and have eaten at several of them myself. Although the industry is all but gone today, new jersey was once the hub of diner manufacturing, making mobile. Off nj route 17 in hasbrouck heights, youll find the 1947 bendix diner. 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. 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. 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. Diners offer a wide range of foods, mostly american cuisine, a casual atmosphere, and, characteristically, a combination of booths served by a. May 18, 2016 may 18, 2016 bendix diner diner wikipedia, the free encyclopedia stay safe and healthy. Montclair new jersey history photos bloomfield av nj church. Your place restaurant 301 broad ave, leonia 201 4616304. 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.
Additional information is available at or by contacting eva diakakis at 201 2880143. 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. Everyoneyes, everyoneknows that diners are a new jersey staple. I enjoyed traveling through time and learning about the builders and proprietors of these diners and their history. Diner and woody allens purple rose of cairo and author of american diner. Nov 05, 2015 a helping of history in north new jersey diners. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us.
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. Having grown up half a mile from the bendix, i love an excursion to a real diner. The history of diners in new jersey gabriele, michael c on. For me, a great diner is equal parts looks, atmosphere, and food. Bendix diner hasbrouck heights, nj business information. 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. New jersey and diners go together like fries and gravy, or ham, egg and cheese. A helping of history in north new jersey diners national trust for. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Bendix diner 464 state route 17 hasbrouck heights, nj. Bendix diner diner wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Gabriele, with his newest book, the history of diners in new jersey from the history press. In 1968, this diner was moved from one lot to the next. Prouts diner and still gather at beloved haunts like the bendix and tick tock diners. With a stunning aluminum exterior, this diner was a favorite stop on the tour. 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. Find bendix diner in hasbrouck heights with address, phone number from yahoo us local. The history of diners in new jersey the history girl. Museum highlights diners and examines their impact on new jersey. Gabriele lives in clifton, nj, and, during the last seven years, has written three books for arcadia publishingthe history press.
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