Friendly service, familiar faces and good food keep diners coming back to these classic New Jersey restaurants.

As an Italian-American, food is a huge part of how I experience the world. I grew up in a family where Sunday sauce simmered on the stove for hours and cheese, cured meats and pasta were never in ...

There's a reason these places have been serving up meals for decades – and in some cases, centuries, even – across New England.