Jersey Diners

by Peter Genovese

All that's missing is the smell of the burgers and sound of Bruce Springsteen pouring from the jukebox. This book seems to offer everything anyone would want to know about that great institution, the roadside diner. Peter Genovese, a writer for a New Jersey newspaper, concentrates on diners in his home state. The many illustrations--photos of diners, patrons, and all sorts of diner memorabilia--reflect the loving attitude and sense of humor that pervade this book.

Genres: Nonfiction

242 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 1, 1996

Reviews

[Ida Wilcox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Most of these diners in this book are no longer open any more.

I am very very sad about that. Diners are the best. Its like having a real home cooked meal away from home. Like a warm hug from your grandma on a plate.


Good memory book.

[Ken Ronkowitz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rather haphazardly assembled (and no index to find particular diners) but an interesting collection of tales from the early 1990s of Jersey diners from a Star-Ledger writer. Sadly, many of them are radically changed, abandoned or gone now.

[Patty · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love everything about this book.