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Poll for best diner in Orange County ends in three-way tie

Three Orange County diners shared the lead in voting for the county's best diner. That was the result of this week's Orange County Showdown poll. Felicia's Little Diner, in Walden; the New Windsor Family Restaurant; and Fiddlestix Cafe, in Cornwall, each received 15 percent of the vote in this week's poll. Two other diners had double-digit scores. Maddy's Diner, in Middletown, was just behind the three poll leaders, with 14 percent of the vote. The Goshen Plaza Diner received 10 percent of the vote. Murder charge: State police: Thomas Ryan formally charged with his father's murder in Greenville There were two other ties among the remaining nominees. The New Chester Diner Family Restaurant and City Winery Hudson Valley in Montgomery each got 7 percent of the vote. The Alexis Diner in Newburgh and the Woodbury Diner each had 6 percent of the vote. The Cup & Saucer Diner, in Pine Bush, received 5 percent of the vote. Check in again next week, when we present the next Orange County Showdown poll. 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: Poll for best diner in

Orange County, NY · 3h

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The Small-Town New Jersey Diner Where Locals Catch Up Over Delicious Homestyle Breakfasts

Some restaurants feed you, and some restaurants actually make you feel something, and the Oakland Diner in Oakland, New Jersey does both before your coffee even gets cold. If you haven’t made the trip to this Bergen County gem yet, your weekends have been missing something important. New Jersey...

Oakland, NJ · 6d
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The Coconut Mama

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Iconic New Jersey diner abruptly closes after nearly 40 years on Route 46

New Jersey has lost another piece of its celebrated diner culture after a year of painful local restaurant closures. Budd Lake Diner in Mount Olive abruptly closed on October 6,…

Mt Olive Township, NJ · 5h

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Everyone In New Jersey Should Try The Legendary Italian Hot Dog At This Humble Hole-In-The-Wall

Not every legendary restaurant announces itself with fanfare, and Dickie Dee’s in Newark, New Jersey, is proof that the best ones usually don’t. What it does have is a street corner named after it, a menu that covers serious ground, and an Italian hot dog that has people talking in the best possible way.

Newark, NJ · 5d
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Philly Pretzel Factory reopens Clifton location after monthslong closure

A Philly Pretzel Factory location in Clifton reopened Tuesday after being closed since June. The store underwent cosmetic updates during the closure in preparation for the reopening, a company spokesperson said. Located at 859 Clifton Ave., the store is now operated by the owners of a Philly Pretzel Factory location in Allendale.

Allendale, NJ · 2d

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Better Meat for Less: 5 New Jersey Butcher Shops That Beat Grocery Prices

A small butcher counter in South Jersey sells cheesesteak meat that costs less than the packaged stuff at big grocery chains. I had to read that twice. Cheaper and better almost never show up in the same sentence. Then I kept finding more shops like it across New Jersey. One...

New Jersey · 2d

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You’ll Happily Drive Hours Just For The Fried Chicken At This Modest New Jersey Restaurant

Somewhere in Paterson, New Jersey, there’s a restaurant with an orange roof and a cartoon chicken on the sign that has been quietly serving some of the best fried chicken in the state, and most people outside of Passaic County have no idea it exists. That’s a situation worth...

Paterson, NJ · 1d

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A new artisan bakery and specialty coffee shop has opened in Wayne.

Morning Club Bread & Coffee is now open at 163 Hamburg Turnpike, offering freshly baked goods, specialty coffee and a menu of breakfast and lunch options. The café’s menu includes espresso drinks, signature lattes, matcha, chai and fresh juices, alongside a selection of pastries, croissants, breads and other baked goods.

Wayne, NJ · 1d

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For Real Taylor Ham, Egg And Cheese, These 8 North Jersey Delis Are Where Locals Go

Ask anyone in North Jersey what to call that salty, griddled breakfast meat, and you will get a firm answer: Taylor ham. Pile it with a fried egg and melted American cheese on a hard roll or bagel, and you have the unofficial state breakfast. Plenty of places sell one,...

Bergen County, NJ · 3d

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An 18-Ounce Ribeye and Fair Prices Win Diners Over at This New Jersey Steakhouse

An 18-ounce bone-in ribeye from Pat LaFrieda sits on the menu here, and the pricing still surprises people. That combination alone made me stop scrolling. The room has dark wood paneling and white tablecloths. Even better, there isn’t a TV in sight, and any music stays extremely low. I...

Westfield, NJ · 1d

Cat Country 107.3

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You Can Actually Have Dinner Inside An Old Railroad Car At This NJ Restaurant

Talk about a dinner experience you'll never forget! This New Jersey restaurant lets you enjoy a meal inside actual historic railroad cars dating back to the 1800s.

Morristown, NJ · 1d

New Jersey Monthly

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This NJ Pasta Restaurant Is No. 1 in the Country on Yelp. Does It Live Up to the Hype?

The Pasta Shop in Denville was named the No. 1 pasta spot in the country on Yelp’s Top 100 Pasta Places of 2026 list. My colleague and I at New Jersey Monthly decided to see for ourselves if it lived up to the hype. Located in downtown Denville, the...

Denville, NJ · 2d

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6 Surprising spots for Thanksgiving pies in Westchester, Rockland

Who says Thanksgiving dessert has to mean the usual slice of pie? This year, the options across Westchester and Rockland are a little more unexpected — think a gelato-filled pie-lato, apples wrapped in an empanada, or chocolate chip cookie dough served with Nutella. Not only are these treats a step outside the traditional, they also come from unexpected places (as in not your usual bakery). Options include everything from an Asian American eatery to a Mexican-inspired taqueria to your favorite Art Deco diner. Intrigued? Here's six places you'd never expect to find holiday pies. Dining: Brewery and kitchen opens in Port Chester, designed around music history Gelateria Sorella, Bronxville What if, instead of the customary apple pie, you brought gelato to the Thanksgiving table — pie-style? The ever-creative Misha Mariani and Priscilla Scaff-Mariani, the husband-and-wife team behind the recently opened Gelateria Sorella, are celebrating their first Thanksgiving in Westchester with three varieties of their newly introduced pie-latos. Options include a pumpkin version featuring velvety pumpkin gelato layered inside a buttery Biscoff cookie crust, crowned with fluffy, hand-torched toasted meringue; an apple pie-lato with orchard-fresh Honeycrisp apple gelato nestled in a golden puff pastry crust, layered with spiced apple marmalade and

Westchester County, NY · 3d

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This New Jersey Grocery Store Is Worth Visiting For Its Holiday Selection

A grocery store with hundreds of ready-to-eat options sounds like a dare. One New Jersey market takes that dare seriously, especially when the holidays roll around. I’m all for trips that make you giggle before you even park. Grown-ups need that more than they admit. To me, that grin...

Bergen County, NJ · 2d

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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 · 2d

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The New York Waterfront Seafood Restaurant Where Huge Portions Come With Hudson River Views

I appreciate a restaurant that gives you the view and the seafood without making you choose. Boats pull up to the dock while plates of mussels Fra Diavolo land on the tables nearby. That’s a normal afternoon at this New York seafood spot, where a working marina sits right beside the dining room.

Rockland County, NY · 3d

Tasting Table

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How Chefs Really Feel About In-N-Out's Double-Double

In-N-Out serves some of America's most iconic burgers, but ask a professional chef how they feel about the brand, and you'll get different answers.

New York, NY · 1d

The Mary Sue

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Brooklyn customers pay $25 for a steak dinner at Some Guy’s House. Then they look up and find out how the chef is getting the food to the sidewalk

If you were looking forward to having a steak dinner for $25 from Some Guy’s House, then you’ll be sad to learn that this pop-up has been shut down after two weeks, according to Dexerto. Some Guy’s House drummed up buzz for its pop-up by offering a steak dinner in a box for anybody who […]

Brooklyn, NY · 1d

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Where to Find Free Thanksgiving Turkeys in the Bronx in 2026

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and if you’re getting ready to prepare a holiday meal for your family and could use a little help, there are several opportunities to pick up a free turkey right here in the Bronx. We’ve rounded up the 2026 Thanksgiving turkey giveaways we’ve found so far. Some distributions are first-come, first-served, so be sure to check the details and arrive early when possible.

Bronx, NY · 1d

Food Republic

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18 Must-Visit Jewish Delis In America

From decades-old institutions to recently established favorites, let's look at 18 Jewish delis that are among the best the country has to offer.

New York, NY · 6d