Peter Genovese

No one knows New Jersey better than Peter Genovese. The feature writer at The Newark Star-Ledger is the author of ten books, including "Jersey Diners,'' "The Jersey Shore Uncovered: A Revealing Season on the Beach,'' "The Food Lovers' Guide to New Jersey,'' and "New Jersey Curiosities.''

An authority on roadside kitsch and Americana, he has also written "Roadside Jersey'' and "Roadside Florida.'' His latest book, "Pizza City: The Ultimate Guide to New York's Favorite Food,'' was described by The New York Times as "one mouth-watering book, no matter how you slice it.''