As I make my way around the state spreading our message of common sense solutions, I've been fortunate to have some great meals.

On this one particular week, we had two of our many stops at two of New Jersey's best places to grab a good meal.

First, I was at the Marlboro Diner where my friend Kara who owns it served up the "Spadea Special."

It's a bed of mashed potatoes, topped with a slice of meatloaf, cheese, and pork roll, then another layer of meatloaf, cheese, and pork roll, with a fried egg on top. Perfect!

Bill Spadea at the Marlboro Diner
Bill Spadea at the Marlboro Diner
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Bill Spadea at the Marlboro Diner
Bill Spadea at the Marlboro Diner
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Bill Spadea at the Marlboro Diner
Bill Spadea at the Marlboro Diner
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Our journey then took us to another iconic spot in Central Jersey: Aunt Butchies of Brooklyn.

Owner Tom sent me home with what turned out to be one of the best and biggest meatballs I've had. Coated in the perfect savory tomato sauce (gravy!) and stuffed with ricotta cheese. Perfect!

Bill Spadea at Aunt Butchies of Brooklyn
Bill Spadea at Aunt Butchies of Brooklyn
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Bill Spadea at Aunt Butchies of Brooklyn
Bill Spadea at Aunt Butchies of Brooklyn
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Bill Spadea at Aunt Butchies of Brooklyn
Bill Spadea at Aunt Butchies of Brooklyn
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If you are looking to join me on the trail at some of Jersey's best spots, check out my full schedule HERE.

If you have a business you'd like to see featured on our Small Business Town Hall Tour, please call the show when I'm on the air at 800-283-1015 and/or send Producer Kristen a note through the free NJ 101.5 app chat.

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