Fumio Glatt Kosher Steakhouse and Sushi Bar is now open. Please note the new phone number 973 994 2344. They recommend calling in advance to make a reservation.

As of May 1, 2009 the Kosher certification of Dr. Fish has been terminated.

TCBY located at 640 Eagle Rock Ave in West Orange has closed. Any products purchased before April 20, 2009 may be used. This was the owner's decision and is in no way Kashrut related.

Kashrut Alert! The Kosher Subway Restaurant in Livingston is being sold and will no longer be certified by the Vaad Hakashrus of Metrowest after Monday, January 5, 2009.

At the request of the owner, Gimmee Jimmy's Cookie Bar, located at 2110
Town Center Way in Livingston is no longer certified by the Vaad Hakashrus of Metrowest.

 Both Cold Stone Creamery at 4115 Town Center Way in Livingston and the Cold Stone Creamery in West Orange are no longer certified by the Vaad. Any item bought from Cold Stone Creamery at 4115 Town Center Way in Livingston before October 30, 2008 at 4 PM is Vaad certified.

As of 5 pm Friday October 19, 2007, Zayda’s Butcher located at 309 Irvington Ave, South Orange, NJ will cease to be under the certification of the Vaad Hakashrus of Metrowest. All products and items produced, packaged or sold before that time are under the Vaad’s supervision when bearing the label with the Vaad’s name on it. Products purchased after this time are not under Vaad supervision regardless of the labeling. This action is being taken at the owner’s request and for reasons unrelated to any Kashrus factor. The Vaad appreciates the sincere effort and cooperation extended by Zayda’s throughout the entire period that the store was under our supervision.

Poppy's Bagels at 455 Mount Pleasant Ave in West Orange, NJ (near Metropolitan Plant Exchange, next to Curves) is now open and is certified by the Vaad of Metrowest. They can be reached by phone at (973) 669-2888.

Rita's Ices at 142 South Livingston Ave in Livingston is now certified by the Vaad. See their website ritasice.com for additional information.