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It's the moment you've dreaded all your life - your last day in New Jersey. Ever. You're moving to Ohio, you're retiring to Florida, who knows, maybe you're boarding the first shuttle to Mars. Whatever the reason, you're sad - sobbing uncontrollably - because you're leaving the Garden State.

But you want to go out in style, and make your last Jersey meal a memorable one. Where do you go? What would you order?

Here are restaurants where I'd hold my last Jersey supper - in some cases, breakfast and lunch, too. All would be memorable, fitting sendoffs. The restaurants range from deluxe to divey, and take in cuisines from around the world - Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Greek, Vietnamese, Thai, Turkish and more. There's a Taylor ham sandwich on the list, of course, but there's also a tuna sub, a grilled cheese sandwich, fried chicken, cheesecake, and much more. Even - the horror! - a salad. These aren't the best dishes in N.J., just the ones I'd order for my last dose of Jersey.

What restaurant would you pick for your last day in Jersey? What would you order? Let us know in the comments section.

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Rose's special, Carmen's Deli, Bellmawr

Best sub/sandwich shop in South Jersey? My vote would go to Carmen's Deli in Bellmawr, just off the Black Horse Pike, the kind of place where specials are written on construction paper and the smudged sandwich menu, taped to a wall, looks like it went through the sub wars. The sandwiches are made quickly and professionally. The Rose's special, with prosciutto, capicola, regular and sharp provolone, soppressata and roasted red peppers, is beyond special.

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Double cheeseburger with onions, White Manna, Hackensack

Here is one example where the experience is as important as the food. The White Manna in Hackensack - not to be confused with the White Mana in Jersey City - is the Fenway Park of diners, small, colorful, compact and oh-so-cute, with its glass-block exterior and red trim. Are there better burgers out there? Sure. But no burger joint matches the Manna for atmosphere.

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Pulled pork sandwich, Hambone Opera, Trenton Farmers Market, Lawrence

The Trenton Farmers Market - actually in Lawrence - is the farmers market of my youth, and something from the Trenton area had to be on my list for sentimental reasons. Hambone Opera, open Thursdays-Saturdays, is wedged between butchers, bakers and produce stands; just follow your nose. The pulled pork sandwich is succulent and juicy, and the brisket oozes fatty goodness.

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Butterfly pork chops, Toscano, Bordentown City

Bordentown City - not to be confused with Bordentown Township - is one of the state's overlooked, and most charming, small towns, and there's plenty of good eating on Farnsworth Avenue, the town's main drag. At Toscano, Emma's meatballs are a must, as is the homemade osso bucco gnocchi. But the butterfly pork chops are dynamite. You may never look at a pork chop the same way again.

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Sloppy Joe, Town Hall Deli, South Orange

Delis from here to Havana claim to have invented the Sloppy Joe, but Town Hall Deli says they were absolutely the first to introduce it in this country; it appeared on the menu in the 1930s. The favorite here is turkey, roast beef and Swiss, but there are 10 other variations, including the Smokin' Joe, with egg salad, cream cheese, nova and Swiss. A whole Joe will easily feed two to three people.

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Tacos al pastor, Panchos Mexican Taqueria, Atlantic City

Panchos, next to legendary White House Subs, is one of those stark, spare eateries that often outshine fancier, more heralded spots. It's been flying well under the radar for years, although The Daily Meal recently named it NJ's best Mexican restaurant. If I had to eat one last taco meal, it would be the tacos al pastor here. Simply made, and simply great.

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Upside Down Square, Brooklyn Square Pizza, Jackson

I love tomatoey pizzas, and it was love at first sight with the Upside Down Square at Brooklyn Square. Rich, tart sauce; great bread and crust; it's the kind of pizza that dares you to stop at just one slice. Brooklyn Square won our NJ's best pizzeria showdown, and the Upside Down Square was a big reason why.

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Taylor ham, egg and cheese, The Summit Diner

The Taylor ham (or pork roll) sandwich is the unofficial state sandwich, so no surprise finding it on this list. If it were my last day in New Jersey, and I was pining for pork roll (or Taylor ham), I'd head to the Summit Diner, gloriously old-school with its woodwork, barrel roof and a grill within arm's reach. Most people know sliders as burgers; at the Summit, a slider is a Taylor ham, egg and cheese, pleasantly greasy and oh-so-good.

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Greek salad, Point 40 Diner, Monroeville

Every Greek-owned diner does a Greek salad, but most - take my word for it - are instantly forgettable. One look at the Greek salad at the Point 40 Diner tells you they know how to build one. Crisp lettuce, fresh cukes and tomatoes, tasty olives and loads of feta. Why more salads are not like this is Greek to me.

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Roast beef and mozzarella sandwich, Fiore's, Hoboken

Hoboken doesn't lack for Italian delis, but there is only one Fiore's, which opened in 1913 as a milk and cheese store. Fluorescent lighting, no official Web site or Facebook page, and no printed menu - just tell whomever's behind the counter what you want. The roast beef and mozzarella sandwich is available Thursdays and Saturdays only. It's a juicy, meaty stunner.

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Italian hot dog, Tommy's Hot Dogs, Elizabeth

Jimmy Buff's, then in Newark, originated the Italian hot dog in 1932. Tommy's perfected it. It begins, and ends, with the potatoes. Hot, crispy, crunchy, with just enough grease - they're so good Tommy Parrinello, shown here, sells them by the cup. Tommy's makes the ultimate Italian hot dog; the rest are runners-up.

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Boston butt sandwich, Louie's BBQ Pit, West New York

Never judge any restaurant by its cover, exterior or anything but the food. Louie's looks ordinary inside or out, but they have the meats, and know what to do with them. It's Texas-style barbecue with a hint of Latin flavor. The pulled pork and brisket are both first-rate, but the Boston butt, shown here, is the stuff of sweet fatty dreams. The storefront closed recently, but they still do catering, and I'd arrange for them to cater my last meal in New Jersey.

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Soft serve, Serene Custard, Vineland

Located literally on the other side of the railroad tracks, Serene Custard is not easy to find - Vineland is the largest city by size in New Jersey - but on a hot summer day there's no better place to be. It opened in 1959; current owner Ed Rone took over in 1984. His wife, Linda, makes the ice cream - 32 flavors of hard, three of soft-serve. The latter is rich, creamy and colder than any soft-serve I've tried.

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Pete's Special Tuna, Andrea Salumeria, Jersey City

It's difficult singling out just one item at Andrea Salumeria, family-owned since 1975. After all, this plain-Jane deli/sandwich shop won our N.J.'s best sub/hoagie shop showdown. Go with Pete's Tuna, named after owner Pete Soriano, a perfect marriage of tuna, tomatoes and bread.

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Half plain, half sausage, Kinchley's Tavern, Ramsey

Call Kinchley's a pizza roadhouse, with its spacious dining room, cozy bar, red-checkered tablecloths, and a giant horse figure out front. No credit cards, though. It's one of the state's thin-crust legends, right up here with Star Tavern and Pete & Elda's. The sauce is tangy and distinctive, the toppings much better than usual.

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Pancakes, Tuckahoe Family Diner, Tuckahoe

Pancakes seem error-proof - how difficult is it to pour batter on a grill? - but I've had more than my share of crummy diner pancakes. The ones at Tuckahoe Family Diner, about halfway between Mays Landing and Sea Isle City, are hearty, homemade and first-rate. Grab a stool or booth in the classic 1945 Silk City diner and enjoy the good food; the burgers - big, fat and juicy - are also recommended.

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White chocolate bread pudding, LuNello, Cedar Grove

LuNello has long been regarded in the upper rank of Italian restaurants in New Jersey. Elegant but not stuffy, it's the kind of place where you can have a quiet romantic meal - or throw a temper tantrum (for TV, that is). The pasta and meat dishes are terrific, but don't you dare skip dessert, especially the white chocolate bread pudding, a mouth-watering melange of brioche, strawberries and caramel.

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Lemongrass beef banh mi, Baguette Delite, Edison

Vietnamese restaurants are slowly gaining a foothold in New Jersey. Baguette Delite, located just off Route 1, is more sandwich shop than restaurant, and the lemongrass beef banh mi is my favorite item on the menu. Don't go looking for an official website or Facebook page; there isn't one.

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Prime rib, Walpack Inn, Walpack

The Walpack Inn, open since 1949, is in a largely undiscovered corner of New Jersey, and if you can find the place you'll be rewarded with gorgeous vistas and a carnivore's vision of the pearly gates. There's a wild kingdom of mounted animal heads on the walls, and the menu is meat-centric. The prime rib is a joltingly juicy, wondrously fatty hunk of meat that will make you question why you ever entertained notions of becoming a vegetarian. Make sure to visit nearby Walpack Center, the town that time forgot.

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Mixed berries French toast, Victoria Diner, Branchville

Diner food is often stereotyped and maligned, and justly so; mediocre diners litter the landscape of the diner capital of the world. The Victoria Diner, at the top of New Jersey, combines a classic 50s atmosphere with un-dinerlike dishes, including Tuscan roast loin of pork and Bayou blackened steak. The mixed berries French toast, warm and wonderful, shames pretty much every diner French toast out there.

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Jerk wings, Buffalo's Chicken, Wood-Ridge

Wood-Ridge is a tasty little dining destination, with Buffalo's Chicken, Jersey Pizza Co., Mob Burger and Chok-Dee Thai within walking distance. Buffalo's Chicken is a chicken/soul food joint. Despite the name, it's not a buffalo wing shrine; sauces include sweet Thai, lemon pepper, urban bourbon, jerk and Misery, with ghost chiles. The plain wings, supremely crunchy, may be the best I've had in years.

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Pork chops, Augustino's Kitchen & Bar, Hoboken

It's a tough table to get, but dinner at Augustino's will be a memorable occasion, whether it's your last day in Jersey or not. It's small and cash-only, and hostess Sharon Yandoli is not the shy type. "Get your butt in here,'' she may tell a customer. The zuppa de pesce is a boatload of marine goodness, and di Pomodoro with penne, a great pasta dish. But I'd want to go out with the gigantic pork chops, each the size of Delaware and astoundingly tasty.

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Copenhagen Bennie, The Buttered Biscuit, Bradley Beach

Asbury Park may be the Jersey Shore's hottest dining destination, but neighboring Bradley Beach is no slouch. Del Ponte's is an excellent bakery, Vic's one of the state's thin-crust pizza icons, and for breakfast the Buttered Biscuit is the place. There are several egg Benedict sandwiches called Bennies, including the Jersey Bennie, with Taylor ham. But order the Copenhagen, with caper cream cheese, baby spinach, poached eggs, smoked salmon and red onion.

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Miss Dorothy's skillet-fried chicken, Magnolia Room, Chalfonte Hotel, Cape May

Dorothy "Dot'' Burton passed away in 2015, but her famous fried chicken lives on at the Chalfonte Hotel's Magnolia Room in Cape May. Dot and her sister Lucille Thompson were longtime employees at the hotel; Dot would cook the chicken in a black cast-iron skillet. The Magnolia Room does not re-open until May, so you'll have to put off that last meal for a little bit. It'll be worth it.

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Rodizio, Fernandes, Newark

Vegetarians, avert your eyes. Rodizio - the nonstop orgy of meat found at Brazilian and Spanish/Portuguese restaurants - could tax even the most blood-thirsty of carnivores. Fernandes offers a good one, and they have great sangria, which always helps. Your waiter will bring a nonstop parade of meats - filet mignon, pork tenderloin, beef kabobs, chicken, chicken hearts and more. You tell them to stop when you've had enough or are about to pass out. No doggy bags are allowed, so don't even think about over-ordering.

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Korean fried chicken, Peck Peck, Teaneck

Korean fried chicken is about as far from traditional fried chicken as Seoul is from, say, Atlanta. Twice deep-dried to render out the fat, it's usually served in garlic and spicy versions, and is cooked to order; no time under the heat lamp for these birds. Peck Peck is a bite-sized hole-in-the-wall with the state's best Korean fried chicken. The drumsticks are prehistoric-sized; bring a Neanderthal appetite.

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Spicy cabbage/Szechuan seafood delight, Chengdu 23, Wayne

Chengdu 23, just down the street from a Hooters and within walking distance of Willowbrook Mall, is one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in New Jersey. Skip the Chinese restaurant cliches - General Tso's chicken, chicken with broccoli, etc. - and proceed to the menu sections titled Chef's Specialties and Authentic Szechuan Cuisine. Start with the spicy cabbage - it lives up to its name - and then the Seafood Delight, with jumbo shrimp, sea scallops, water chestnuts and Szechuan peppers. You might want to keep a glass of water handy.

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Sticky buns, Aversa's, Brigantine

You want a huge shiny bakery with endless, glittering display cases? Aversa's in Brigantine is not it. Cookies to the right; bread, center; frozen pasta case to the left. And the state's best sticky buns - fat, drippy, gooey, and breakfast for more times than I can remember. Give me a half dozen and a cup of Wawa coffee (there's one minutes away) and I'm one happy (and guilt-free) camper.

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Coconut cream cheesecake, Cafe 2825, Atlantic City

Cafe 2825, with its unsurpassed combination of old-school ambience and high-end dining, won our N.J.'s Best Italian Restaurant showdown. The mozzarella made tableside is a wonder to behold, and the rigatoni Bolognese and stuffed pork chop are marvelous main courses. But when I think of the 15-20 dishes I've eaten there, I keep going back to the homemade coconut cream cheesecake. It's dessert perfection, light, lovely and luscious.

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Dumplings, Little Purse Dumpling Den, Newark Liberty International Airport

So if it's your last day in New Jersey, you've got to drive or fly to get out of here, and if it's the latter, I've got a place for you. Little Purse Dumpling Den is part of the restaurant makeover of United's Terminal C. It's a Dale Talde collaboration; the menu ranges from spring rolls and kimchi omelets to scallion pancakes and pad Thai. My favorite thing there: the classic pork dumplings. Eat at the counter (shown here) or take them aboard your flight; you'll be the envy of every passenger in first class. Your last day in Jersey, of course you're flying first class.

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Rotisserie chicken, Amish Market at Mullica Hill, Mullica Hill

The Amish Market at Mullica Hill is one of my favorite specialty stores/markets in the state. There's a bakery, deli, candy and cheese vendors, ice cream stand and more. Those rotisserie chickens can be found at Yoder's BBQ Pit. Last time there, I picked up a whole chicken and didn't eat it until a good eight hours later. It was still delicious.

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Grilled cheese sandwich, Nip-N-Tuck Bar & Grill, Long Branch

A grilled cheese sandwich at a bar for my last meal? This is not any old grilled cheese, or any old bar. The Nip-N-Tuck is a neighborhood hangout that takes grilled cheese seriously; there's a new one on the menu every week (good luck trying to find any reference to grilled cheese on their Facebook page). The sandwiches are cooked on a skillet atop the grill; try the Bleu Jack, with bleu cheese, bacon and tomato on rye.

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Pappardelle con ragu di cinghale, ITA101, Medford

Medford is one of the state's under-publicized small towns; get there before it goes tourist-viral. Medford native Kevin Maher is chef/owner at ITA101. If you're looking for chicken parm and other Italian restaurant cliches, go elsewhere; the ever-changing menu reflects regional specialties. Pappardelle con ragu di cinghale is homemade pappardelle pasta tossed with wild boar ragu. Cap off dinner with the tiramisu made tableside. It's dessert as Hollywood production.

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The sweets at Nayef Sweets, Paterson

Clifton and Paterson are home to a myriad of Middle Eastern restaurants, bakeries and markets; Nayef Sweets is one of the smaller, and lesser-known, sweets shops. You can get knafeh or knafah, the traditional syrup-soaked cheese pastry, plus baklava, basbousa and other treats. Err on the side of caution and just get one of everything.

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Pernil (roast pork), LaLa's Puerto Rican Kitchen, Old Bridge

I've been a big supporter of food trucks in New Jersey, and it wasn't easy picking just one for this list. On my last day in Jersey, I'll head to LaLa's Puerto Rican Kitchen on Route 9 in Old Bridge.

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Ripper, Rutts Hut, Clifton

What better way to go out than that heart-stopping, gloriously greasy delight known as the Ripper, the iconic deep-fried hot dog at Rutt's Hut. Opened by Abe Rutt in 1928, Rutt's is a brick-walled hot dog roadhouse. There's a dining room in back, but you'll want to order your dog at the front counter. The Ripper is so called because it splits apart during cooking. If you really want to go out in style, order a Weller (well-done hot dog) or Cremator (burnt).

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Churrasco, Tropicana Diner, Elizabeth

How can a nice grilled steak not be on my final-meal list? The Tropicana Diner seamlessly combines Greek, Latino and traditional American dishes; you can get everything from empanadas and Cuban panini to mozzarella sticks and disco fries. It's a fun place besides, with the island-themed murals. The churrasco is skirt steak served sizzling on a plate and topped with chimichurri.

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Cream doughnut, Deluxe Italian Bakery, Runnemede

You'll notice there are not many healthy items on this list. Hey, if it's my last meal ever in New Jersey, I'm not holding back. The cream doughnut at Deluxe Italian Bakery is so big you'll have trouble fitting it into your mouth, no matter how big it is. And the elephant ears here are the best I've had anywhere.

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Spicy Moroccan olives, The Greek Store, Kenilworth

Okay, The Greek Store is not a restaurant, but if it's my last day in Jersey, I'm driving to Kenilworth at some point and loading up on olives. The Spicy Moroccan olives, to be exact, but I just may take a container of each of the 20-plus kinds available. Yes, I love olives that much.

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Chicken cacciatore, Chick & Nello's Homestead, Hamilton

The waiters may wear ties but the dress is casual at Chick and Nello's Homestead, open since 1939 and located in a sprawling 19th century house. The menu is compact; make sure to order any of the pastas with the Primo sauce, a hearty combination of the house sauce (pork ragu) and aglio e olio. The chicken cacciatore, with white wine, olives and rosemary, is the best I've had in N.J.

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Lunchtime buffet, Urban Spice, Iselin

Iselin's Little India section is one of the state's most atmospheric ethnic neighborhoods, with 100-plus markets, restaurants, clothing stores, hair salons, jewelry stores, antique shops and more crammed into several blocks. Urban Spice, two blocks off Oak Tree Road, is a great lunchtime spot; the buffet offers a tantalizing range of meat and vegetarian options, including a tasty goat curry.

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Cheesesteak, Chick's Deli, Cherry Hill

Anyone who thinks great cheesesteaks can be found only in Philly is clueless. Chick's Deli, squeezed into an alley off Route 70, serves up New Jersey's best. Joe and Tony, the owners, are shown in the photo. It can get crowded at lunch, but the line moves quickly. Good meat and bread, from Liscio's.

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Dozen oysters on the half shell, Old Causeway, Manahawkin

There is nothing quite like a dozen oysters on the half shell with a cold beer, and if that's my last meal, I'll head to the Old Causeway, located next door to sister restaurant Mud City. The OC is a wood-floored, casual steak/seafood restaurant with an immense bar and oyster-shucking station. Get a dozen East or West Coast oysters, and make liberal use of the delicious, tangy house mignonette.

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Tom Yum Gai soup, Four Seasons, Piscataway

Tom Yum Gai, the traditional Thai spicy/sour soup of lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, peppers and basil, can be incendiary or merely spicy, depending on the restaurant. The Tom Yum Gai at Four Seasons can "both clear your sinuses and take out a swatch of dense brush in the process,'' as someone on a Munchmobile spicy-foods run memorably said.

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Fried chicken, Henri's Hotts Barbecue, Folsom

Fried chicken appears several times on this list. I can't live without it, as my waistline attests. Henri's Hotts is a roadside BBQ joint; look for the smoker out front. Excellent ribs and pulled pork, but the fried chicken, supremely crunchy, comes as a revelation.

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Lasagne Napoletano, Trattoria La Sorrentina, North Bergen

I first tried the lasagna at Trattoria La Sorrentina 10 years ago and still remember it. Check out the photo — it just looks perfect, a saucy, cheesy (both ricotta and mozzarella) success. And don't sleep on the pizza here; it's really good.

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Creme brulee pie, Vidalia, Lawrenceville

Picking dessert as my favorite dish is no sign of disrespect to the appetizers and main courses at Salvatore Scarlata's tiny, lively Vidalia, one of 10 finalists in our N.J.'s best Italian restaurant showdown. It's just that the creme brûlée pie is that delicious and special.

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Whole belly fried clams, Boulevard Clams, Surf City

Boulevard Clams, open since 1979 on Long Beach Island, serves top-quality seafood in pleasantly divey surroundings. The Hot and Dirty crabs are a must, but if you favor fried seafood, order the whole belly fried clams, lightly, expertly cooked.

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City Jambalaya, Drew's Bayshore Bistro, Keyport

When Hurricane Sandy washed out his restaurant, Drew Araneo moved to higher ground, renovated the space, and reopened. Drew's Bayshore Bistro offers interpretations of Gulf and Low Country cuisine, and there's always a pork dish of the day. The jambalaya, with chicken, andouille, shrimp creole, peppers, onions and celery, is memorable - and just spicy enough.

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Coban salata (Shepherd salad), Toros, Clifton

Wait, is that someone's house? No, it's Toros, whose ornate interior - paintings, ruffled curtains - bring to mind a well-to-do Istanbul home. Traditional Turkish dishes such as hunkar begendi, kuzu incik and manti dot the menu, but make sure to start things off with the shepherd's salad, a summery mix of chopped cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, red onion and parsley.

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Where would eat your last Jersey meal?

So that's our list of the best places to eat your final Jersey meal. Where would you go? What would you order? Let us know in the comments section.

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