Matjes Herring in Bergen County?

[jtphjl]

Although Herring is not hard to find in northern NJ, Matjes Herring seems to be avoiding me...I found an on line source (Germandeli.com) however, does anyone know of a local source?

[Peter B Wolf]

Although Herring is not hard to find in northern NJ, Matjes Herring seems to be avoiding me...I found an on line source (Germandeli.com) however, does anyone know of a local source?

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Don't know about 'Bergen' area or other, but Matjes are only available during the month of May, imported from Holland. Google it at that time and places will show up

[menton1]

Matjes Herring is almost always available at Petak's in Fair Lawn. They go for about $2.50/filet, and they will cut it up and add some lovely marinated onions for free. (This is the reddish-colored herring in the tangy wine sauce).

Petak's

19-03 Fair Lawn Avenue

Fair Lawn

201-797-5010

(Just off Rte. 208)

Closed Saturdays...

[jpr54_]

Matjes Herring is almost always available at Petak's in Fair Lawn.  They go for about $2.50/filet, and they will cut it up and add some lovely marinated onions for free.  (This is the reddish-colored herring in the tangy wine sauce).

Petak's

19-03 Fair Lawn Avenue

Fair Lawn

201-797-5010

(Just off Rte. 208)

Closed Saturdays...

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the same for teaneck at ma adan on cedar lane

do you want fresh fish matjes or the salted/pickled that is availble in most kosher appetizing stores

my aunt of blessed memory loved matjes herring and potatoes

[jtphjl]

I never thought of Petaks...damn that would have been so close! I did try Teaneck-no luck...-matjes herring and potatoes is exactly what I am making - I was looking for fresh herring with the intention of soaking it in buttermilk etc... I ordered it from German.deli.com and got killed with shipping cost - last week discovered Piast - tiny store / market / butcher in Garfield - small strip mall along the Passaic River with an amazing selection of Polish sausage, ham(s), any pork product - please if anyone has insight on polish sausage - give details! This place must have had 30 types of sausage, hot meals ready to go -- you walk in and breath deep. They had matjes at a fraction of the price I paid.

The line was out the door!

Thanks all for the suggestions!

Jan

[Rosie]

Please give us the address of Piast.

[menton1]

In addition to Petak's, Ikea in Paramus has a little food section with terrific imported specialties from Sweden, and they have about a dozen types of herring there. I think the name "Matjes" must be Scandinavian, so these might fit the bill. Some great stuff at this Ikea food section...

[wesza]

Matjes Herring comes in many varieties. The most popular traditionally featured in NYC area is the"Matjes Herring in Wine Sauce".

I order this in 3 pound tins Fillleted in Wine Sauce from Norway. The best place at a reasonable price generally is from, "Russ & Daughters" but I have also seen it at "Zabar's" on the West Coast I order it from the "Los Angeles Smoked Fish Company".

Irwin

[LauraSM]

Please give us the address of Piast.

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Piast is at 800 River Drive in Garfield. It is in a strip mall with Spencer Savings.

[jtphjl]

sorry for the delay - yes 800 River is correct -- at the end of the strip mall is a tiny, closet size bakery (Garlfied Bakery) also Polish -- on the day I was there it was pretty much picked over (A wed. at 2:00) but I hear the lne Christmas week was out the door. I was told about Potonia Makery on Monroe Street near the intersection of Hope, just off Route 21 -- I was coming from Hackensack by a driver who "knew the back roads" I was so car sick by the time we arrived from every side street south of route 4 -- but it was worth it -- Babka's - I bought cheese and never had a bite of it, but did try a friend's chocolate - butter and chocolate to die for! They also had homemade pieroggies ($12.00 dozen) variety of flavors, I picked up a popyseed like struddle, of course it has a real name, once again a Polish interpreter would be ideal!

Again sorry for the delay,

Jan