LIVINGSTON, NJ–While Livingston residents preparing to observe the weeklong, bread-free Jewish holiday of Passover might have to wait to try the bagels, they can take advantage of massages and facials as The Village in Livingston welcomes two new tenants. Ike's Bagel Café (2,100 square feet) and Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa (2,700 square feet) have just leased space in the 93,000-square-foot shopping center, managed and developed by Livingston-based Eastman Companies.

David Perlmutter of Perlmutter Properties negotiated the long-term leases on behalf of Eastman. Alison Cohen of Winick Realty Group NJ represented Ike's Bagel Café; Florian Suserman of Ripco Real Estate Corp. represented Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa.

“The mix of stores, services and restaurants at The Village at Livingston makes it one of the most dynamic retail destinations in all of Essex County,” says Peter Schofel, Eastman's co-managing partner. “Ike's Bagel Café and Hand & Stone represent two new retail categories that greatly enhance the diversity of the center's existing tenant base. We are very excited about the one-stop shopping experience that continues to develop here.”

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa offers professional massages – including Swedish, deep-tissue, sports massage and its signature hot stone massage – along with customized hair removal services and facials. 

“The Village at Livingston is a great place to do business and I am thrilled to be opening our newest Hand & Stone location here,” says franchise owner Jeff Silbert, who with his brother, Ken, owns Hand & Stone locations throughout New Jersey.  “The center's existing tenant mix – particularly the presence of The Fresh Market supermarket – is very complementary to the type of clientele Hand & Stone Massage expects to draw. We look forward to bringing our affordable spa services to those who live and work in Livingston and the surrounding communities.”

Family owned and operated, Ike's Bagel Café will offer hand-rolled bagels along with other breakfast favorites including omelets, pancakes, home fries and breakfast sandwiches/wraps, as well as healthier menu options made with egg whites and turkey bacon. Ike's lunch menu will include wraps, panini sandwiches, hamburgers, homemade salads and soups, fresh squeezed juices and daily specials. Patrons can dine in or take out, and local delivery and catering will be available.

“The Village at Livingston is a great shopping center with easy accessibility to major highways, perfect for our commuting customers,” says Jordan Vaccari, who owns Ike's Bagel Café with his father, Steve, and brother, Brett. “We are excited to be part of the shopping center's continued growth, and look forward to becoming a new breakfast and lunch staple in Livingston.”  

Located at the intersection of Route 10 and Eisenhower Parkway, The Village at Livingston is situated along one of northern New Jersey's most desirable retail corridors. The well-maintained, well-positioned shopping center boasts exceptional highway access and visibility in one of New Jersey's most prosperous commercial and residential hubs.

The three-building plaza is anchored by a 23,000-square-foot Fresh Market supermarket and features a complementary lineup of service, casual dining and retail tenants, including Olive Garden, GameStop, Wine Legend, Hudson City Savings, Choice Pet Supply and Zen Japanese Cuisine.