J.J.'s Coney Island

"I've always been a big fan of grilled cheese sandwiches, but Fall River's hot cheese was a new one on me. The cheese is sharp; its warmth and curiously soft grated texture are beguiling. Coney sauce, onions and a squirt of mustard are ideal complements."
Michael Stern






"Chourico is Portuguese-ancestored sausage that is immensely popular in this part of the south coast. It comes as links, disks, or as pictured here -- coarse hash wrapped in a chewy crust."
Michael Stern



"I don't know if J.J.'s chourico rolls are made here or secured from a local bakery. Either way, they have a homey touch."
Michael Stern



"The lady behind the counter at J.J.'s was thrilled to tell us all about the special house hamburgers, which are cooked, then stored in a pan of beefy juice along with onion petals. They make a fascinating sight, and apparently there are many customers who love them. I am not one. An acquired taste, perhaps?"
Michael Stern



"Here's one of those juice-sopped burgers topped with a big leaf of onion from the pan, mustard and J.J.'s excellent hot cheddar. "
Michael Stern



"J.J.'s used to be a more typical, down-and-dirty weenie joint, but when it moved a few hundred feet to this new corner location, it expanded its dining facilities and menu. It wasn't until I was editing the pictures that I noticed 'Meatballs' as an advertised specialty. There is a subject for further research!"
Michael Stern



"Coney Island hot dogs are small enough that a normal, healthy appetite will want four to make a meal. But even then, you might not be fully sated. So why not order five and get a sixth one free? That is guaranteed to satisfy. For couples less peckish or piggish, three apiece is practically a diet meal."
Michael Stern