Congratulations to Jay’s Elbow Room at 2806 Route 73 in Maple Shade (Burlington County) for being inducted into the South Jersey Food Scene Hall of Fame! Jay’s Elbow Room is a legendary South Jersey dive bar. It’s been around since 1948! It started by Joshua Cohen, who then passed it on to his son Sam Cohen. […]
It’s time to add another venerated South Jersey food institution into the South Jersey Food Scene Hall of Fame. The one, the only: Mart Pretzel. This isn’t just any soft pretzel place; it’s a true icon of twisted dough and has been delighting hungry locals since 1965. After nearly 60 years, the beloved Soft Pretzel […]
There aren’t too many places that can claim to be over 100 years old, but Aunt Charlotte’s Candies has been family-owned and operated in downtown Merchantville since 1920! The South Jersey candy shop specializes in handmade chocolates, assorted candies, and nuts. There’s also a gift shop with housewares, stuffed animals, and various ephemera. Their slogan […]
Congratulations to Ponzio’s Diner Bakery Bar on Route 70 in Cherry Hill for being inducted into the South Jersey Food Scene Hall of Fame! Ponzio’s tagline is “Not Your Typical Diner” and that is true. Of course, it serves diner food and has a wonderful bakery, but most diners in South Jersey don’t have a […]
Congratulations to The Pub at 7600 Kaighn Avenue in Pennsauken for being inducted into the South Jersey Food Scene Hall of Fame! A no-brainer to add The Pub in Pennsauken to the South Jersey Food Scene Hall of Fame! This legendary restaurant, a South Jersey institution, has been open since 1951! Known for its charcoal […]
Congratulations to Donkey’s Place at 1223 Haddon Avenue in Camden for being inducted into the South Jersey Food Scene Hall of Fame! Donkey’s Place is absolutely legendary, not just in South Jersey, but in the country! Anthony Bourdain called it the “best cheesesteak in the area,” ranking it above the Philly cheesesteak icons, and as […]
Congratulations to People’s Pizza at 1500 Route 38 West in Cherry Hill (Camden County) for being inducted into the South Jersey Food Scene Hall of Fame. People’s Pizza is an independent family-owned and operated Italian eatery serving the greater Cherry Hill area since 1974. This iconic pizza restaurant in Camden County has been around for almost 50 years! […]
Congratulations to White Dotte Dairy Bar at 2345 Route 206 in Vincentown/Southampton Township (Burlington County) for being inducted into the South Jersey Food Scene Hall of Fame. According to its website: White Dotte Dairy Bar has been serving the South Jersey area delicious homemade soft serve ice cream and food since 1952. Stop on by for ice cream, shakes, hot […]
Congratulations to The Jug Handle Inn at 1018 Forklanding Road in Cinnaminson for being inducted into the South Jersey Food Scene Hall of Fame. The Jug Handle Inn is well-known for its wings and lively bar atmosphere. The wings are named some of the best in South Jersey every year, prompting frequent visits by locals for […]
