Anthony Bourdain, the globe-trotting celebrity chef, is usually associated with the great city of New York. What most people don't know, though, is that he spent most of his formative years in New Jersey. He grew up in Leonia, which is in the northern tip of the state, just across the bridge from Manhattan. He lived in Jersey until he was around 17 years old when he then went off to cooking school.

Throughout his many shows, Bourdain always made sure to come back and visit his beloved home state. He highlighted his favorite places to grab a bite, where he spent his summers down the shore and all of the awesome things no one knows about the Garden State. After his passing, to celebrate his attachment with New Jersey, the state government decided to dedicate a food trail to him. The trail itself features 10 restaurants that Anthony went to on different episodes. Anyone can now follow it and walk in the footsteps of one of our favorite personalities.

10 Hiram's Was Bourdain's Favorite Hot Dog In The World

Anthony never forgot about this childhood staple. He came back here frequently and even took his daughter here all the time. His favorite thing to get was the hot dog with fries and a birch beer. What is unique about this north Jersey classic is that the hot dogs are deep-fried. This makes them super juicy. Any native knows this is the best dog around.

9 Kubel's On Long Beach Island Is Classic Shore Fare

Kubel's on Long Beach Island is one of the most classic places to go for New Jersey seafood. Long Beach Island is an 18-mile long barrier island off of the southern coast of the state. Bourdain spent many childhood summers here and his favorite things to eat were fried clam strips, oysters, crabs, and lobster. Kubel's was one of his go-to spots.

8 Grab These Unique Cheesesteaks At Donkey's Place

We all know that Philadelphia is famous for its cheesesteaks. The chopped up meat with cheese on a long hoagie roll is a staple in that city. A well-kept secret is that New Jersey also has its own take on the classic sandwich. The twist is, that instead of a hoagie roll, this place puts it on a kaiser roll. It is better than the Philly style, trust us.

7 Enjoy This Sweet And Chewy Boardwalk Treat At James'

Walking the boardwalk is every New Jerseyan's favorite thing to do during the warm summer months. A unique treat that we have here is saltwater taffy. It's a sweet, chewy candy that is much loved here. Jame's in Atlantic City is the undisputed king of taffy. Take a stroll down the planks and stop in for a sweet delight.

6 If You Love Fresh Seafood, You'll Love Doc's Oyster House

Raw Bars are one of the greatest things ever invented and Anthony made that clear. Uncooked seafood is just sometimes better than its cooked counterpart. Doc's down in Atlantic City is a great place to hit for some happy hour. Have a few cocktails and eat shrimp, clams, oysters, and lobsters until your heart's content. We won't judge you.

5 Tony's Baltimore Grill Has The Best Italian Around

One of the major food groups in New Jersey is Italian. This state has some of the best of it that you could ever get your mouth around. Tony's Baltimore Grill in Atlantic City has all of the classic Italian dishes you would ever want. Bourdain loved the spaghetti and meatballs and we wholeheartedly approve. You really can't go wrong with anything from this place.

4 The Ultimate Breakfast Is Served At Tony And Ruth's

Let's be honest, breakfast food is one of, if not the, best kind of food for any time of day. Morning, noon or night, eggs, bacon, pancakes, and potatoes just taste great. Tony and Ruth's in Camden serves up an excellent spread of breakfast foods, as you can tell by the picture. Bourdain stopped here on numerous occasions to indulge himself.

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3 This Atlantic City Staple Is The Perfect Place For Date Night

If you are in Atlantic City and looking for a really nice place to eat, look no further than the Knife and Fork Inn. Don't even bother going to one of those awful restaurants inside of the casinos. Get a taste for authentic, historic Atlantic City and head here. It has been around since the days of prohibition! The seafood is to die for and they have an excellent cocktail and wine menu that is sure to please.

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2 At Lucille's, You'll Get The Best Diner Food Money Can Buy

Diners are a huge thing in New Jersey, you can find them pretty much anywhere you look. Everyone throughout the state has their favorite, but any you stumble into will serve you well. Lucille's in Barnegat will hook you up with the best diner food you will find in Jersey though. You will definitely not be disappointed with anything that you order off of the menu.

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1 Have New Jersey's Famous Pork Roll At Franks Deli

Aw, yes, the infamous pork roll. No list about New Jersey food or restaurants is complete without the mention of this glorious breakfast meat. Don't let that fool you though, pork roll is fantastic at any time of the day. Frank's Deli in Asbury Park does everything right when it comes to this classic sandwich. A few slices of pork roll, eggs and a ton of cheese all on a soft kaiser roll. Sit back and enjoy.

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