New Jersey Has Some Explaining to Do
Think you really know New Jersey? It's a state where we turn right to go left (jughandles), disco fries are the addiction you didn't know you craved, and diners where you can order anything from a cup of coffee to a three-course meal at midnight. Let's run through the facts, stats, and fun stuff that showcase what makes New Jersey's exit by exit legend irresistible.
Diane, Our Local Expert Guiding Your Move
Diane has been rooted in New Jersey since day one and has lived everywhere from Hillside to Elizabeth to Springfield before landing in Fanwood. When she and her family moved into their current place, she was very pregnant and still refused to stop lifting boxes or scrubbing things because she wanted it done right. She is the kind of New Jerseyan who can talk about Revolutionary War history, walk you through Duke Gardens, or recommend the best apple picking without checking a map. Her food loyalties are fierce, especially when it comes to pork roll on a hard roll with melted cheese, though she will happily join any naming debate. She is a lifelong reader who once tried to leave the library with more books than her card allowed. She even crossed paths with Sinatra during an honorary degree event at Stevens. At Snappy Scout she brings sharp local insight with a Jersey wink.
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Locals Know Best
If you're heading down the shore in the summer leave early. Like super early. Earlier than you think you need to. Why sit in traffic when you can hang on the beach or boardwalk while you wait for check-in or your dinner reservation? Oh, and don't get out of your car at the gas station. We don't pump our own gas in Jersey.
— Diane Briante
New Jersey Local Expert
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