New Jersey has the most diners in the world. The state Wikipedia article claims that their are over 600 within the Garden State. While I haven't found any data to substantiate this number, I can cite the fact itself from number 10 at this reputable page: http://www.50states.com/facts/newjerse.htm
diners
In the 1950's diners attracted many young teenagers and school students. They were a popular place to hang out and catch up with friends. Diners were most popular in the 1960's where they were a HUGE hit with everyone.
comensales principales (principal diners/guests) comensales importantes (important diners/guests)
The first Diners Club credit cards were given out in 1950 to 200 people (most were friends and acquaintances of McNamara) and accepted by 14 restaurants in New York.
Diners Club International was created in 1950.
Diners Drive-ins and Dives - 2006 Diners You Sent Me To 4-1 was released on: USA: 22 September 2008
One can get a Diners Club Card by contacting the credit card companies Discover or MasterCard. One can directly apply for a Diners Club Card only if one's organization has a Diners Club program.
According to CBS New York the top 8 diners in New York City are as follows: Stage Restaurant, Good Stuff Diner, Tom's Diner, Cup and Saucer, M. Wells Diner, Odessa, John's Coffee Donut Shop, and Tower Diner. These are only diners in New York City. I would recommend looking into the Zagat ratings to find the top rated diners from the whole state.
Most of the time, diners serve just breakfast and lunch. Some will break tradition and serve all three. Some with add a dinner service on weekend only.
In my experience, diners usually use normal ceramic dishes.
Diners Drive-ins and Dives - 2006 The Best of Diners Drive-Ins and Dives 5-3 was released on: USA: 23 November 2008
Mystery Diners - 2011 was released on: USA: 14 December 2011