Foodie

Mr. Local History loves Jersey food and history. Check out posts over the years highlighting history, sandwiches, burgers, interactive maps, and the history of Jersey food.

Jersey Businesses That Have A Line Out the Door Every Christmas Eve

One thing is for sure: You can guarantee that each of these businesses in New Jersey will have lines out…

21 hours ago

Peaches Mean Summer – Peaches Mean New Jersey

Jersey and peaches have been part of the fabric of Jersey history for centuries - so Georgia doesn't deserve ALL…

4 months ago

The History of Burgers and Mapping the Best Burgers in America

Start This Journey with 2 minutes of #burgerporn. Enjoy as we did! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaMlbQkzhIk Who doesn't love a good burger? Ah,…

4 months ago

Ice Cream History around the Somerset Hills

July is National Ice Cream Month, so it's time for Mr. Local History's look back at the history, the good…

5 months ago

Retrospective: Newark’s McGovern’s Tavern- An Irish History Tale

Frank McGovern opened his tavern in 1936 selecting 58 New Street right in the central ward of downtown Newark. Whether…

5 months ago

New Life? Larison’s Turkey Farm in Chester, New Jersey

Larison’s Turkey Farm was more than just a restaurant; it was a cherished New Jersey landmark steeped in tradition. Established…

5 months ago

NOW SAVED – The EggOmat in Warren Township, New Jersey

UPDATE: May 25, 2025 - After decades sitting in a rubble pile behind Warren's DPW, the iconic and sole surviving…

5 months ago

Does Another Jersey Hot Dog Icon Deserve a Historic Collectible? VOTE

Does the hot dog (not the Italian one) get a place in New Jersey's Historic Foodie Wooden Collectible series?What about…

5 months ago

Best Crumb Cake in New Jersey – Discuss Now

Maybe we're taking this too seriously, but we've been searching for bakeries serving New Jersey's best crumb cake. If you're…

5 months ago

Remembering Howard Johnson’s

Introduced to America in 1925, it wasn't until 1954 when the first HoJo's motor lodge made it to the scene.…

5 months ago

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