The Slider Burgers with Cheese and Onions served at this Hackensack fixture are a favorite of both Alex Guarnaschelli and Guy Fieri (who said he could eat “18 or 75” of them). These three-bite beauties feature griddled patties cooked with thin-sliced onions and served beneath a blanket of melty American cheese. Michael Psilakis likens these sliders to “tiny hockey pucks of joy.”
Guy Fieri forgets about the country-wide tour for this special and focuses on a diner-intensive road trip in the state with more diners than any other place on earth, New Jersey: having pancakes with fried eggs in the middle, at a diner in Long Beach Island, NJ; awesome homemade hash in Hightstown, NJ; six decades of burger perfection in Hackensack, NJ; homemade moussaka in Lake Hopatcong, NJ; killer pie that is made from scratch in Livingston, NJ; classic American cuisine in Clifton, NJ; and perfect nightcaps, like the Orange Martini, in Edison, NJ.
In a bowl or on a bun, this trip's got it all! First up, Guy Fieri pops into a poke truck he found at the Ferndale County Fair for some island-inspired flavors. Then in Hackensack, N.J., a diner is still serving sliders and steak sandwiches you can eat by the truckload. Plus, a popular Palm Desert, Calif., spot has savory and sweet breakfast options to satisfy any palate, including frosted pastries and a banger benny.
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