A Bergen County landmark diner shut down in early 2025 is getting a second chance. Its new owners have begun a major restoration project aimed at reopening the historic Bendix Diner along Route 17.

Peter George Meskouris stood outside the Bendix Diner along Route 17 in Hasbrouck Heights on Tuesday morning, Dec. 30, watching as crews lifted the iconic structure off its foundation. By midday, the ...

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — In an exclusive interview with Patch this week, the new owner of the 78-year-old Bendix Diner said he plans to restore it and reopen it next year — which comes as a relief to the ...