By Raymond Goldfield|Updated on March 28, 2024(Originally published November 03, 2022)
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Raymond Goldfield
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Raymond Goldfield is a life-long New Jersey resident and an avid traveler and foodie who can be usually found on the Jersey Shore during the offseason or checking out the latest seasonal flavors at The Bent Spoon in Princeton. He has been working for Only In Your State for since early 2022, where he writes for New Jersey and Iowa and edits the Mid-Atlantic region. He can also be found writing about pop culture for GeekDad. When at home, he enjoys reading comic books and is part of The Rabbitt Stew podcast team. While New Jersey is his home base, he travels regularly and has visited Virginia, Florida, Maine, Minnesota, and Canada as well as all of NJ's border states. Ultimate travel goal? Visit all the best buffets in the United States.
Many of us in living in New Jersey are known for our strong opinions. Whether talking about culture, food, regional differences, or state rivalries, you can bet on one thing – if you have two New Jerseyans discussing one of these topics, you’ll probably find three opinions. However, these arguments in New Jersey can often unite us as much as they divide us. No matter which side you fall on these classic New Jersey stereotypes, there’s no question that they all represent things that are quintessentially New Jersey, and we guard our favorite traditions fiercely. So sit down and grab a snack, but be careful what you call it!
Which of these hills to die on in New Jersey do you agree with? Are there any other aspects of living in New Jersey that we are forgetting? Let us know in the comments section!
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