“I learned something here today — Jersey cheesesteaks… I’m not saying they’re better than Philadelphia. Yeah, I am actually, so there.” – Anthony Bourdain
New Jersey plans to memorialize Anthony Bourdain — NJ native, world renown chef, author, television personality and explorer — with a 10-stop food trail.
A resolution signed by NJ lawmakers would designate the restaurants featured in a 2015 episode of CNN’s “Parts Unknown” as the “Anthony Bourdain Food Trail.”
“A designated trail of Bourdain’s favorite dining spots is a fitting way to honor the memory of one of New Jersey’s best known chefs,” said Assemblywoman Carol Murphy (D-Burlington). “Even after international fame, he never forgot his Jersey roots. Each episode, Bourdain brought his homegrown wit, charm and sense of humanity to his viewers. He became a New Jersey food icon.”
The list of restaurants that will be featured on the Food Trail are below. Why not stop by a few this week and see what all the hype is about!
“Anthony Bourdain Food Trail” Locations:
1. Hiram’s Roadstand in Fort Lee
1345 Palisade Ave | Fort Lee, NJ 07024 | 201-592-9602
What Bourdain ate: A cheeseburger and a ripper hotdog
2. Frank’s Deli in Asbury Park
1406 Main St. | Asbury Park, NJ 07712 | 732-775-6682
What Bourdain ate: A classic Jersey sandwich
3. Kubel’s Restaurant in Barnegat Light
28 W 7th St. | Barnegat Light, NJ 08006 | 609-494-8592
What Bourdain ate: Mountains of clams and beer
4. Lucille’s Country Cooking in Barnegat
1496 Route 539 | Barnegat, NJ 08005 |609-698-4474
What Bourdain ate: An unidentified stew, eggs and meat
5. Tony and Ruth Steak in Camden
837 N 8th St. | Camden, NJ 08102 | 856-964-8193
What Bourdain ate: Eggs, meat, rice and soup for breakfast
6. Donkey’s Place in Camden
1223 Haddon Ave. | Camden, NJ 08103 | 800-627-3999
What Bourdain ate: A Jersey—not to be confused with a Philly—cheesesteak
7. Dock’s Oyster House in Atlantic City
2405 Atlantic Ave. | Atlantic City, NJ 08401 |609-345-0092
What Bourdain ate: Oysters and stuf,fed lobster
8. Tony’s Baltimore Grill in Atlantic City
2800 Atlantic Ave. | Atlantic City, NJ 08401 | 609-345-5766
9. James’ Salt Water Taffy in Atlantic City
1519 Boardwalk | Atlantic City, NJ | (609) 344-1519
What Bourdain ate: Atlantic City’s signature treat: salt water taffy
10. Knife and Fork Inn in Atlantic City
3600 Atlantic Ave. | Atlantic City, NJ 08401 | 609-344-1133
What Bourdain ate: Pretzel-crusted swordfish over lump crab meat
