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"I visited the Diner at Asbury Lanes (circa 2018), attached to the bowling alley and Asbury Hotel, and found a bright, shiny space with gleaming chrome that stays open 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., serves wagyu burgers rather than standard griddle patties, features a boozy milkshake of the week, and—while not diner‑cheap—can feel like the hub of the evening scene where you can sip a lager, hear pins fall, or glimpse a band on the stage behind the counter." - Melissa McCart