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Times Herald-Record

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Vote for Orange County’s best locally owned diner in our poll

Everyone loves diners, whether it's for pancakes, eggs and coffee in the morning, a beefy burger for lunch or a filling family dinner, and there are many great local places to go. So what's the best diner in Orange County? That is the question in this week's Orange County Showdown poll. We're looking for the best locally owned diner, not one associated with a nationally recognized chain. As with a recent poll on the best pizza parlor in the county, we can't include every diner in the county. There are just too many. But we have selected diners representing a cross-section of the entire county. So go to the poll below. If you see one of your favorites there, let us know what it is. The poll will be open until midnight on Nov. 12. We'll report the results the following day. Mike Randall covers breaking news for the Times Herald-Record and the Poughkeepsie Journal. Reach him at mrandall@th-record,com. This article originally appeared on Times Herald-Record: Vote for Orange County’s best locally owned diner in our poll

Orange County, NY · 1d

The Bergen Record

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North Jersey's River of Beer praised on 'America's Best Restaurants'

A North Jersey eatery in business for nearly 50 years was featured on a web series that highlights family-owned restaurants throughout the United States. River of Beer in Bloomingdale was the focus of an episode of "America's Best Restaurants Roadshow," which premiered on the show's YouTube channel on Nov. 6. The restaurant's Facebook page shared the seven-minute segment, which included a sampling of some of the most popular menu items as well as the origins of the building, near the Pequannock River. "This feature highlights what we’re all about and the experience we strive to create every day," the post read. Episode host Doug Smith kicked off the visit in the kitchen, where he watched the chef prepare a whiskey maple burger. The dish, like everything else on the menu, is made in-house with fresh ingredients from local businesses. "Dude, that's a killer burger," Smith said after just one bite. "You got a whole bunch of burgers on the menu. This one right here, I can see why this is one of the more popular ones." Smith also tried two other menu items: "Fred's Dip," the restaurant’s version of a French dip named after owner Fred Soule, and the "Turkey

Bloomingdale, NJ · 1d

unearththevoyage.com

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At This New Jersey School, You Learn to Carve and Burn Designs Into Wood

Twelve years. That is how long one student has kept returning to a single New Jersey classroom to turn plain blocks of wood into art. The lessons start with something surprisingly humble. Before anyone carves a single curve, they learn how to sharpen their tools. Then come the gouges, the...

Wayne, NJ · 5d
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myfamilytravels.com

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A New Jersey Bakery Makes More Than 25 Flavors Of Biscotti Using An Old Family Italian Recipe

More than 25 flavors of biscotti, and every batch traces back to a Sicilian grandmother nicknamed Grae-Grae. That alone made me hungry. Then I learned you can order most of them crunchy or soft. The flavor list jumps from almond and anise to caramel apple and cookies and cream. I...

Chester, NJ · 4d
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This Tiny New Jersey Cafe Serves Everything 100% Gluten-Free And Dairy-Free

Somewhere in Pequannock Township, New Jersey, there’s a cafe that’s quietly rewriting the rules of what allergen-friendly food can taste like. Defying Gravitea isn’t just a clever name, it’s a promise that good food doesn’t have to come with a side of worry. Now, before...

Pequannock Township, NJ · 1d

fastfoodclub.com

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Get To These 4 New Jersey Barbecue Joints Early, Because The Pulled Pork Sells Out Before Dinner

Good barbecue runs on a clock, and in New Jersey that clock often stops well before dinnertime. Pulled pork takes hours of slow smoking, so once the day’s batch is gone, the kitchen can’t just whip up more. That’s why some of the best smokehouses in the Garden...

New Jersey · 4h

We Are New Jersey

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Nine NJ bars get the Miracle Christmas pop-up treatment this season

Nine Jersey bars are turning into Christmas wonderlands this season, from Morristown to Long Branch. Festive cocktails and over-the-top decorations await.

New Jersey · 19h

westmilfordmessenger.com

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Stonehill Pottery Shop announces annual holiday sale

Stonehill Pottery Shop will host its annual holiday sale over two weekends in November, offering shoppers an opportunity to browse handmade pottery and other locally made products. The shop, owned and operated by Maria Roeser for more than 30 years, will be open Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20-21 and Nov....

West Milford, NJ · 1d

Juan Hudson Valley

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Ready Coffee's New Orange County Location Announces Opening Celebration

Ready Coffee shared exciting news on social media! Their new Orange County location will open this month. We can visit them in Middletown on this special day to get a free drink as well!

Middletown, NY · 7d

92.7/96.9 WRRV

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Three $50,000 Powerball Winners In Orange And Dutchess Counties Saturday Night

Three lucky players in Orange and Dutchess counties each won fifty thousand dollars in Saturday night's Powerball drawing. Winners bought tickets at QuickChek in Middletown, Smokes Four Less in Newburgh, and Beekman Shell in Poughquag.

Orange County, NY · 8d

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These 8 Old-School New York Grocery Markets Still Feel Like Shopping With Your Grandmother

Some grocery stores still have a real butcher behind the counter, a deli slicer that never seems to stop, and shelves stocked with things the big chains never carry. New York has held on to more of these places than you might think, from Buffalo and Rochester to Arthur Avenue in the Bronx.

New York · 2d

positivebloom.com

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The Gilded Garden Trend: How to Create a European-Style Garden in New York With Roses, Boxwood, and Peonies

A single garden plant can outlive the person who planted it by a century or more. Some French and English estates still grow shrubs that were tucked into the soil before the American Revolution. That staying power is part of why old European gardens feel so calm. Clipped green lines...

New York · 1d

cherryhillnewstoday.com

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Iconic Doughnut Chain Plans NJ Expansion In 33-Shop Deal

Iconic doughnut purveyor Krispy Kreme plans to open several new shops in New Jersey as part of a five-year expansion across the New York metro area. The chain, famous for its sugary, melt-in-your-mouth glazed doughnuts, said it plans to open 33 shops across the New York City metro area, including Long Island and New Jersey.

New Jersey · 5d

positivebloom.com

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9 Steps New York Gardeners Take to Bring Faded Mums Back Bushier Next Fall

Those scraggly brown stems on your porch flowers are secretly doing a winter job most of us overlook. Research from the University of Minnesota found that unpruned plants often survived cold winters better than trimmed ones. I have to admit that I used to toss my faded autumn pots straight...

New York · 4d

positivebloom.com

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Can You Grow Figs in New York? How City Gardeners Are Doing It

Some Brooklyn backyards hide trees that spend every winter dressed like giant burlap mummies. Neighbors walk past these odd bundles for months and rarely guess what is tucked inside. Many of those trees arrived as cuttings carried from Italy, Greece, and Lebanon by immigrant families a century ago. Grandparents passed...

New York · 5d

architecturaldigest.com

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Billy Joel at Home: 10 Photos of the Piano Man Through the Decades

For Billy Joel, New York is more than just a place. It’s an inextricable part of what makes the singer who he is. “My speech patterns are New York. The music that I like, it was all New York–based. That’s what I think of when I think of home,” he said in his 2025 HBO documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes. “It’s my roots.”

New York, NY · 6d

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New York Locals Keep Coming Back To These 8 Joints For One Roast Beef Sandwich They’d Rather Keep Quiet About

Roast beef sandwiches don’t get the hype that pizza and bagels do in New York, but ask around and you’ll find people with strong opinions and secret spots. From Brooklyn counters that have been slicing beef since before your grandparents were around to Buffalo’s famous beef on weck, this list covers eight places New Yorkers keep going back to.

Brooklyn, NY · 10d

uticaphoenix.net

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New York Winter Lawn Calendar: The Exact Final Mowing, Leaf, and Soil-Protection Schedule

New York lawns need their final mow between late October and late November, timed to the first hard freeze, cut down to 2 to 2.5 inches. Leaves should come off before they mat down, late-fall fertilizer (winterizer) goes down in late October, and salt-prone edges need a buffer strip before the first snowstorm hits. This New York Winter Lawn Calendar: Final Mowing & Leaf Care lays out the week-by-week moves for Upstate homeowners.

New York · 10d

dogbreedpro.com

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What New York Owners Should Know Before Sending A Dog To Daycare

Finding the right daycare can make busy New York days easier for you and your dog. But a cheerful playroom tells only part of the story, especially when health rules and daily routines vary. Before booking, you deserve clear answers about safety, staffing, costs, and your dog’s comfort. A little...

New York · 13d