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[Anónimo]

We are visiting family in Livingston again. For the last 3 or more visits, it has been customary to eat at Irving's. We are actually much closer to Eppes Essen, but we haven't been to it in years.

To be more specific in comparing, let's take a pastrami sandwich as an example. What about a Kosher style hot dog? I had a hot dog at Irving's and must have ordered the wrong kind, as it was soft texture plus the flavor wasn't great.

Staff was nice at Irving's, but the quality of the food has declined some, at least IMO. I'm not crazy about the decor, either.

I could eat at either one, but my curiosity is aroused as I pass EE on my daily walks.

Thanks in advance,
Anonimo

[E.L.A.]

We are visiting family in Livingston again. For the last 3 or more visits, it has been customary to eat at Irving's. We are actually much closer to Eppes Essen, but we haven't been to it in years.

To be more specific in comparing, let's take a pastrami sandwich as an example. What about a Kosher style hot dog? I had a hot dog at Irving's and must have ordered the wrong kind, as it was soft texture plus the flavor wasn't great.

Staff was nice at Irving's, but the quality of the food has declined some, at least IMO. I'm not crazy about the decor, either.

I could eat at either one, but my curiosity is aroused as I pass EE on my daily walks.

Thanks in advance,
Anonimo

Sorry to hear about Irving's. I haven't been there in a very long time, but I have heard from a few people that the place has "slipped" so to speak.

Don't know EE -- but I'll have to check it out. Thanks.

[Anónimo]

We are visiting family in Livingston again. For the last 3 or more visits, it has been customary to eat at Irving's. We are actually much closer to Eppes Essen, but we haven't been to it in years.

To be more specific in comparing, let's take a pastrami sandwich as an example. What about a Kosher style hot dog? I had a hot dog at Irving's and must have ordered the wrong kind, as it was soft texture plus the flavor wasn't great.

Staff was nice at Irving's, but the quality of the food has declined some, at least IMO. I'm not crazy about the decor, either.

I could eat at either one, but my curiosity is aroused as I pass EE on my daily walks.

Thanks in advance,
Anonimo

Sorry to hear about Irving's. I haven't been there in a very long time, but I have heard from a few people that the place has "slipped" so to speak.

Don't know EE -- but I'll have to check it out. Thanks.

"Slipped" is just my impression. We only get there about once a year.

[E.L.A.]

There's a thread or two here about the place "slipping" and some changes. I don't remember the details, but there were some specific comments. Like I said, I haven't been there in a long time -- but before the supposed "slip" -- I enjoyed the place each and every time I went there.

It was excellent. I wish it were closer or there was something like it near me.

[menton1]

In Bergen, there is Kosher Nosh in Glen Rock. Been there for decades. Frankly, though, if I craved that stuff I'd head into Manhattan to one of the legendary places. Blows all the NJ places to smithereens.

[Anónimo]

In Bergen, there is Kosher Nosh in Glen Rock. Been there for decades. Frankly, though, if I craved that stuff I'd head into Manhattan to one of the legendary places. Blows all the NJ places to smithereens.

Unfortunately, Manhattan is out of our range, due to family reasons.

[Rail Paul]

I haven't been to Eppes Essen in years, maybe even a decade. I don't think I've heard anybody mention it, either.

Irving's fell off the radar after some poor meals, and I haven't been back in prob 2 years.

In that general price point and area, I'd prob consider Bona Vita in Summit, Rob's Bistro in Madison, Mancini's Pizza in Montclair (Curlz wrote it up recently on tommy:eats), and Nero's in Livingston for lunch. My wife recently enjoyed both lunch and dinner at Ripasso on Livingston Avenue, but watch the open dates. Since they're observant of Jewish regulations, the restaurant may be closed on Friday evenings and Saturdays.

McLoone's Boathouse at South Mountain is getting good food reports, although I haven't been there for dinner yet. Very active bar scene.

[menton1]

Any recent reviews of Kosher Nosh in GR? I haven't been there in years but on a couple of drivebys the place seems packed at dinnertime, especially weekends. (They are open 7 days, not fervently kosher) (Even though it's part of their name!).

[E.L.A.]

I haven't been to Eppes Essen in years, maybe even a decade. I don't think I've heard anybody mention it, either.

Irving's fell off the radar after some poor meals, and I haven't been back in prob 2 years.

In that general price point and area, I'd prob consider Bona Vita in Summit, Rob's Bistro in Madison, Mancini's Pizza in Montclair (Curlz wrote it up recently on tommy:eats), and Nero's in Livingston for lunch. My wife recently enjoyed both lunch and dinner at Ripasso on Livingston Avenue, but watch the open dates. Since they're observant of Jewish regulations, the restaurant may be closed on Friday evenings and Saturdays.

McLoone's Boathouse at South Mountain is getting good food reports, although I haven't been there for dinner yet. Very active bar scene.

Agreed. Same with me. I haven't heard it mentioned it quite some time. Kind of forgot about it. I think I was at Irving's about 2 years ago plus, right before they allegedly made some changes. Thinking about it now, the last few times I went (on the weekend), it was not that crowded. When it first opened, and throughout the first year or more, it was always packed. NY-style through and through. I liked it. Too bad that the place has slipped.