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ngdawg · 05-29-2007, 06:30 AM

Decided to do a diner hunt. There's an abundance of retro diners around here:

Hard part is zooming in from across a busy highway-wish the name came in clearer.

Jetée · 05-29-2007, 06:36 AM

You should perhaps go inside

The outfits and nostalgia and stuff and memorabilia and the menu and diner-style and the rest, uh-huh...

ngdawg · 05-29-2007, 06:57 AM

Going inside so many when out riding is how I decided to start the 'hunt'...best time to photograph the inside would be well after midnight; I'm sure at some point, I'll be doing so.

lankrypt0 · 05-30-2007, 08:17 AM

Great shots! I love the diners here in NJ. Its great driving down the road and seeing those lights! Not sure where you actually live, but a two nices one to check out ar The Broadway diner in Red Bank and the Americana in Eatontown. They both have a really cool "old school" feel to them. And if you want a decent omlet, pop into the Americana!

ngdawg · 05-30-2007, 08:41 AM

I'll keep those in mind, thanks

I have my sights set on the Manalapan Diner on Rt 9 and two diners on Rt 130 in Hightstown that are lit up like Christmas trees!
I've done two posters and hopefully can make one out of these-it takes a minimum of 24 or so photos to make a decent one; if I can get about 10 diners plus interiors, I may have something!

lankrypt0 · 05-30-2007, 08:47 AM

My aunt lives out in Hightstown, and I think know one of the ones you are referring to, also named "Americana" I believe =). The Manalapan diner is pretty much around the corner from me and is another great one. Rt. 9 is littered with nice diners. Little things like that remind me of how much I LOVE living in NJ.

ngdawg · 06-08-2007, 04:40 PM

The Broadway Diner-a true 'railcar' diner.

Something you don't see anymore-table jukeboxes! Not sure if they work, but songs are by such names as Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra.

Jetée · 06-09-2007, 08:55 AM

I have never seen table jukeboxes!

Astounding! Great work as always, ngdawg!

Though very, very, pink; could use some interior decorating.

lankrypt0 · 06-09-2007, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ngdawg

The Broadway Diner-a true 'railcar' diner.
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Something you don't see anymore-table jukeboxes! Not sure if they work, but songs are by such names as Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra.
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Sweet, glad you made it to the Broadway, it remains one of my favorites. Have not been there in a while though.

I used to live in Red Bank, and would routinely walk there at 2-3am when I was either just hungry, after hitting the bars, or out of boredem. I recall the jukeboxes used to work, not sure if they still do though. Was kinda neat to sit there and just listen to music

Great shots, bring me back hehe.

Konichiwaneko · 06-09-2007, 03:55 PM

The neon is nice, and brings me back to the 50's when I was younger. Thank you.

hagatha · 06-14-2007, 04:28 AM

I loved the neon ones too. I remember seeing an exhibition all about diners many years ago--I think the retro feel appeals to many on an artistic level.

ngdawg · 07-09-2007, 06:37 PM

The Andover Diner in Andover(naturally!)

maleficent · 07-10-2007, 09:45 AM

if you're up for a road trip - especially late at night - head to the Bendix Diner in Hasbrouck Heights - it's on route 17 - the movie boys on the side did some shooting there...

http://www.allposters.com/-sp/Bendix...s_i413046_.htm

Diners are what I miss about new jersey

ngdawg · 07-10-2007, 07:49 PM

Menlo Park

and lit up:

Bashmeol · 07-10-2007, 08:10 PM

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The Andover Diner in Andover(naturally!)

Is that in NH?

ngdawg · 07-11-2007, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Bashmeol

Is that in NH?

Nope. New Jersey. So far, that's all I'm hunting out-Jersey diners.

troit · 07-11-2007, 07:06 PM

I have just set a goal - to hit every one...

http://www.forgotten-ny.com/STREET%2...rs/diners.html

ngdawg · 07-26-2007, 07:41 AM

i simply MUST toot my own horn. The photos of the pink diner and the stools(along with one other) were chosen to be highlighted at a photography juried show at a gallery in Trenton!

ngdawg · 01-28-2008, 09:14 PM

Crystal Diner in Toms River, NJ

These were taken through the windows of Jim's Country Diner in Windsor, NJ. It's been closed for a number of years. What's odd is that there's still salt and pepper shakers, cups, coffee pots....

These are from the Clairmont in Hightstown. Someone in Flickr said it was in The Sopranos

ngdawg · 04-19-2008, 08:09 PM

Mom's Diner, an abandoned diner

05-29-2007, 06:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
ngdawg peekaboo Location: on the back, bitch	Diners Decided to do a diner hunt. There's an abundance of retro diners around here: Hard part is zooming in from across a busy highway-wish the name came in clearer. __________________ Don't blame me. I didn't vote for either of'em.

05-29-2007, 06:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jetée The Reforms Location: Rarely, if ever, here or there, but always in transition	You should perhaps go inside The outfits and nostalgia and stuff and memorabilia and the menu and diner-style and the rest, uh-huh... __________________ As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves. —Mohandas K. Gandhi

05-29-2007, 06:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
ngdawg peekaboo Location: on the back, bitch	Going inside so many when out riding is how I decided to start the 'hunt'...best time to photograph the inside would be well after midnight; I'm sure at some point, I'll be doing so. __________________ Don't blame me. I didn't vote for either of'em.

05-30-2007, 08:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
ngdawg peekaboo Location: on the back, bitch	I'll keep those in mind, thanks I have my sights set on the Manalapan Diner on Rt 9 and two diners on Rt 130 in Hightstown that are lit up like Christmas trees! I've done two posters and hopefully can make one out of these-it takes a minimum of 24 or so photos to make a decent one; if I can get about 10 diners plus interiors, I may have something! __________________ Don't blame me. I didn't vote for either of'em.

06-08-2007, 04:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
ngdawg peekaboo Location: on the back, bitch	The Broadway Diner-a true 'railcar' diner. Something you don't see anymore-table jukeboxes! Not sure if they work, but songs are by such names as Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra. __________________ Don't blame me. I didn't vote for either of'em.

05-30-2007, 08:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
lankrypt0 Crazy Location: Aberdeen, NJ	Great shots! I love the diners here in NJ. Its great driving down the road and seeing those lights! Not sure where you actually live, but a two nices one to check out ar The Broadway diner in Red Bank and the Americana in Eatontown. They both have a really cool "old school" feel to them. And if you want a decent omlet, pop into the Americana!

05-30-2007, 08:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
lankrypt0 Crazy Location: Aberdeen, NJ	My aunt lives out in Hightstown, and I think know one of the ones you are referring to, also named "Americana" I believe =). The Manalapan diner is pretty much around the corner from me and is another great one. Rt. 9 is littered with nice diners. Little things like that remind me of how much I LOVE living in NJ.

06-09-2007, 08:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jetée The Reforms Location: Rarely, if ever, here or there, but always in transition	I have never seen table jukeboxes! Astounding! Great work as always, ngdawg! Though very, very, pink; could use some interior decorating. __________________ As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves. —Mohandas K. Gandhi

06-09-2007, 03:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
Konichiwaneko The Dreaded Pixel Nazi Location: Inside my camera	The neon is nice, and brings me back to the 50's when I was younger. Thank you. __________________ Hesitate. Pull me in. Breath on breath. Skin on skin. Loving deep. Falling fast. All right here. Let this last. Here with our lips locked tight. Baby the time is right for us... to forget about us.

06-14-2007, 04:28 AM	#11 (permalink)
hagatha Addict	I loved the neon ones too. I remember seeing an exhibition all about diners many years ago--I think the retro feel appeals to many on an artistic level. __________________ Thats the last time I trust the strangest people I ever met....H. Simpson

07-10-2007, 09:45 AM	#13 (permalink)
maleficent Junkie Moderator Emeritus Location: Chicago	if you're up for a road trip - especially late at night - head to the Bendix Diner in Hasbrouck Heights - it's on route 17 - the movie boys on the side did some shooting there... http://www.allposters.com/-sp/Bendix...s_i413046_.htm Diners are what I miss about new jersey __________________ Free your heart from hatred. Free your mind from worries. Live simply. Give more. Expect less.

07-10-2007, 07:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
ngdawg peekaboo Location: on the back, bitch	Menlo Park and lit up: __________________ Don't blame me. I didn't vote for either of'em.

07-11-2007, 07:06 PM	#17 (permalink)
troit Transfer Agent Location: NYC	I have just set a goal - to hit every one... http://www.forgotten-ny.com/STREET%2...rs/diners.html __________________ I've yet to dephile myself...

07-26-2007, 07:41 AM	#18 (permalink)
ngdawg peekaboo Location: on the back, bitch	i simply MUST toot my own horn. The photos of the pink diner and the stools(along with one other) were chosen to be highlighted at a photography juried show at a gallery in Trenton! __________________ Don't blame me. I didn't vote for either of'em.

01-28-2008, 09:14 PM	#19 (permalink)
ngdawg peekaboo Location: on the back, bitch	I'm still at it Crystal Diner in Toms River, NJ These were taken through the windows of Jim's Country Diner in Windsor, NJ. It's been closed for a number of years. What's odd is that there's still salt and pepper shakers, cups, coffee pots.... These are from the Clairmont in Hightstown. Someone in Flickr said it was in The Sopranos Last edited by ngdawg; 01-28-2008 at 09:25 PM..

04-19-2008, 08:09 PM	#20 (permalink)
ngdawg peekaboo Location: on the back, bitch	Mom's Diner, an abandoned diner