June 2, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & IV • Page 17 State Line Diner owes its success to a trio of dedicated brothers. Michael, John, and Nick Nissirios opened their doors at 375 Route 17 North in Mahwah on Jan. 26, 1976, and the community responded with enthusiasm. The business truly is a family affair. The owners’ cousin, George, has worked at the diner for 33 years, and is currently the manager. Over the years, the diner has been expanded twice and remodeled regularly. The owners plan to update the décor again this summer. While State Line Diner serves traditional fare, Michael says the fresh seafood is a specialty. Popular options include the fried calamari with marinara sauce and the fried deep sea scallops served with tartar sauce. Options also include baked stuffed clams, broiled filet of sole with crabmeat stuffing, broiled swordfish, and two new dishes: broiled Alaskan halibut steak with lemon butter sauce and broiled crab cakes. The menu features a wide variety of choices for every meal. Begin the day with some fresh fruit, juice, or coffee, and then dig into some diner favorites, including eggs benedict; the new breakfast wrap with scrambled eggs, home fries, and American cheese; or a specialty omelet. Pancakes are Three brothers make State Line Diner successful made with homemade batter and served up in a regular or short stack, with fruit or chocolate chips, silver dollar style, and with breakfast meats. A new option is the raisin pancakes with cinnamon, and a diner favorite is the Pancakes a la State Line – served with eggs and a choice of ham, bacon, or sausage (pork or turkey) or taylor ham. The french toast is made with old fashioned homemade thick challah bread dipped in egg batter and grilled until golden. Enjoy this selection with our without fruit, eggs, and breakfast meat. Another option is the Monte Cristo, a grilled specialty sandwich that begins with french toast piled high with ham and white meat turkey topped with melted Swiss cheese. Belgian waffles are also served up with breakfast meats, eggs, or fruit. There is a dizzying selection of lunch entrees, including grilled salmon and cold salad platters for the calorie-conscious, triple-decker club sandwiches, hamburgers, and panini. But no diner would be complete without authentic Greek specialties: moussaka – fashioned from grilled eggplant, potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and béchamel sauce, and spinach pie – spinach, feta, and onion cradled in phyllo dough and baked. If you still can’t decide, the diner also features lunch specials every Michael Nissirios, one of the owners of State Line Diner. weekday. State Line is a convenient location for business lunches, and the Nissirios broth- ers have seen many familiar faces return regularly during the noon rush. (continued on Crossword page) �� ����������������� ��������� Authentic Cuisine from Spain ����������������� OPEN 7 DAYS • LUNCH • DINNER • COCKTAILS ������������ Available Sunday thru Thursday Noon-10pm, Friday until 5:30pm � (Served with Spanish Potatoes) Choice of Appetizer Soup or Salad • Entree �� �� ���������� ������ C • O • R •T• I • N • A R I S T O R A N T E “A HIDDEN GEM” Fine Dining For Lunch & Dinner Lunch Starts at $7.00 • Monday-Friday 11:30AM–2:30PM Dinner Starts at $12.00 • Monday-Thursday 5:00PM–9:30PM Friday & Saturday 5:00PM–10:00PM Dine & Dance - Live Entertainment Wednesdays: Ray La Rovere - Piano, Emil Rizzo - Mandolin Saturdays: Mike Constantino, Piano No Substitutions • Both Parties Must Order From This Menu • Not Available On Holidays ������������������������������������������ Open Tues-Thurs 11:30-10, Fri 11:30-11, Sat 12-11, Sun 12-10, Closed Mon Private Party Room For Up To 60 People Call for Reservations - 973-942-1750 118 Berkshire Ave., Paterson, NJ (Totowa Section) • www.cortinarestaurant.com #1 German Restaurant in Bergen & Passaic Counties! 3-31-10 ester/janine June 3, 4, 5 & CortinaRestaurant3x3A(3-31-10) 8 Different Schnitzels, 3 x 3” Sauerbraten, German Sausages, KIRKERS SCHNITZEL-FEST WEEK! 7 Lunch, New Early Dining & Dinner Menus! Fresh Seafood, Prime Rib & Steaks... Something for everyone...including a selection of “smaller plates for the not so hungry” Make reservations now for Father’s Day at one of the fine restaurants advertised in The Villadom TIMES. German Beers & Wines • Martinis • Regular Menu Also Available 237 Diamond Bridge Ave, Hawthorne • 973-427-7700 www.kirkers.com • All Major Credit Cards Accepted • Open Mon - Sat• Noon til 11:30 pm