[Lunch in Elizabeth]

Around the corner from Townley's, on Morris Avenue heading into downtown Elizabeth, was a brown-and-cream Army surplus bus outfitted as a donut shop. They made the best donuts I've ever had (childhood tastes are difficult to overcome).

dbrociner do the words pappy and nooks mean anything to you?

   

Perhaps an Egullet lunch in Elizabeth is in order. Any interest? We could all clomp down memory lane together at an appropriate restaurant, Goodman's maybe? Post if interested.

This was such a great topic! I've lived in and around Elizabeth all my life and still remember those donuts (no other donut has measured up!), and Pappy and Nook's "Candlelight Lounge"...

I worked at Evelyn's Seafood House, affiliated w/ the famous Belmar restaurant during the '80's and there were many Saturday nights spent there, in all it's "Sinatra" splendor.

Please let me know if a "field trip" is being planned. I think Spirito's would be a great choice!

Theresa, living just outside of the "Westminster" section of Elizabeth!

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I thought it was a great article (and it's what led me to this site!). Thanks for accepting me into the group!