255249 Sat May 28 02:12:25 -0700 2005 3 20 Tristate Region 0 1352226 Thanks to Drew and other Chowhounds who recommended this Italian deli. Several months ago, I bought some biscotti, bread, marinara sauce, and meat sauce. None of the first three knocked me out (although quite decent). I froze the meat sauce and unleashed it last night. Fantastic! It was great over pasta without any doctoring. Balanced flavor with no single note dominating. Sat May 28 02:12:25 -0700 2005 0 Dave Feldman 1 1352238 I'm glad you enjoyed it! I would like to recommend the 'eggplant pie' next time! Sun May 29 10:22:56 -0700 2005 1352226 0 Drew 2 1352244 Thanks, Drew. I'll definitely check it out. Mon May 30 02:47:51 -0700 2005 1352238 0 David Feldman 1 1352331 Stopped there last week to get the makings for a takeoutlunch. The antipasto salad was very good, had a pleasant bite to it. Also loved the grilled veg, and enjoyed sampling dips etc. while waiting for my number to be called. (This was the Friday before Memorial Day weekend). Joe Leone is on rte.35 south, corner of McLean, in Point Pleasant Beach. Thu Jun 02 12:47:50 -0700 2005 1352226 0 joan