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Blind Bendix Diner Owner Fights To Save Route 17 Icon Before It's Too Late
For decades, the Bendix Diner has been a roadside landmark on Route 17 in Hasbrouck Heights, serving up comfort food and nostalgia to locals and travelers alike. But now, the iconic diner faces an uncertain future after borough officials shut it down on Friday, Jan. 10, citing code and sanitation violations. Owner John Diakakis says he’s been struggling for years to address the issues with the diner’s fire suppression system but has been unable to find a contractor willing to take on the job. “I’ve tried about 30 people in the last two years alone,” said Diakakis, who also happens to…
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Health Violations Close Bendix Diner On Route 17
A popular diner along Route 17 was forced to closed over health code violations, according to a borough notice posted on the door. UPDATE: Blind Bendix Diner Owner Fights To Save Route 17 Icon Before It's Too Late Bendix Diner in Hasbrouck Heights was surrounded by yellow caution tape on Sunday, Jan. 12, with a bright red notice and the word "unsatisfactory" taped to the glass door. The notice is dated Friday, Jan. 10, but does not go into detail. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Daily Voice NJ (@dailyvoicenewjers…
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: Firefighters Free Trapped Driver After Tractor-Trailer, Pickup Collide On Route 17
Firefighters extricated a heavily trapped driver after a tractor-trailer and pickup truck collided on Route 17. Hasbrouck Heights firefighters were assisted by their Wood-Ridge colleagues in freeing the female pickup driver following the crash behind the Bendix Diner shortly before 9:30 p.m. Sunday, March 17. The driver was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center. Nick’s Towing removed the vehicles. Northbound Route 17 was temporarily closed at Franklin Avenue during the operation. Mutual aid was provided by, among others, firefighters from Carlstadt, Lodi, Rutherford and Wallingto…
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NJ Diner Known For Popular Blind Manager Named Among Best In America
New Jersey's full of 'em, all different ones. You probably have your favorite — one you grew up going to or one that you have to visit every time you're in town. And it might just be the one that made it to a list of the best diners in America. According to The Tasting Table, that Jersey diner is the Bendix Diner on Route 17 in Hasbrouck Heights (Bergen County). In business since 1947, your may recognize the Bendix Diner from "The Many Saints of Newark" and "Boys on the Side." But according to The Tasting Table, the classic American diner with the chrome facade is best known for its blind …
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Do You Recognize The NJ Diner In Grammy Winning Artist's New Music Video?
A popular New Jersey diner served as the setting of the band Bleachers' latest music video. "Stop Making This Hurt" was filmed during the winter at the Bendix Diner on Route 17 in Hasbrouck Heights. The band's lead singer Jack Antonoff is a five-time Grammy Award-winning artist who grew up in New Milford. He also is the guitarist and drummer for the band "Fun." "Stop Making This Hurt" is part of the Bleachers' new album "Take The Sadness Out Of Saturday Night" out this summer.
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