"Anthony Bourdain famously traveled to incredible, breathtaking places across the globe, sitting down to chat with an extraordinary number of people over a variety of dishes and delicacies. Some of Bourdain's favorite restaurants were in far-flung cities from Rome and Paris to Quebec, Tokyo, and Vietnam, but that's not to say that he didn't have some American favorites, too - especially when it came to the humble, old-school diner."
"It's not surprising that Bourdain included some diners in his schedule when he visited cities across the U.S. Famous for his ability to connect with those he met on his travels, diners were sometimes featured as the perfect late-night, early-morning stops. The good news is that there are some that are still open, still favorites in the surrounding community, and still serving up great comfort foods and diner classics, just as they were doing when Bourdain stopped by all those years ago. Want to follow in his footsteps? Here's where to go."
"Lucille's Luncheonette is a family-run diner that's been a Warren Grove mainstay since 1975, and Anthony Bourdain stopped there for a 2015 episode of "Parts Unknown." It's now on the state's Anthony Bourdain Food Trail, and it's still much-celebrated as the sort of place where customers become family. When Bourdain was there, he was lauded with tales of the infamous Jersey Devil as he ate at the counter, starting with a bowl of the diner's chili before moving on to one of Pennsylvania's most unique, must-try foods: Scrapple."
Anthony Bourdain sought out classic American diners while traveling the United States, valuing their welcoming, community-oriented atmosphere and reliable comfort food. Diners trace their roots to the late 19th century and became widely popular by the 1920s as casual gathering spots offering hearty, affordable meals. Bourdain featured diners as late-night and early-morning stops and highlighted those that remained open and beloved by locals. Several diners he visited continue operating and serve traditional dishes much as they did during his visits. Lucille's Luncheonette in Warren Grove, New Jersey, exemplifies a family-run diner known for chili, scrapple, and hometown hospitality.
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