Pig & Prince: Items from the Menu

by Melody Kettle


Yesterday, the long awaited Pig & Prince opened their doors to the public.

We've discussed the architectural history of Lackawanna Station, but what about the food!  If your curious about what Chef Carrino is serving at Pig & Prince, here's a peek at what Mr. Hot and I enjoyed last night.

Stay tuned to Hot From The Kettle for a full review in the upcoming weeks.


Vite, French Food Fast at Epernay in Montclair

by Melody Kettle in


French Food Fast comes to Epernay.

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Video Documentary: Pig & Prince Restaurant & Gastro-Lounge at Lackawanna Station, Montclair

by Melody Kettle


Since January 27, 2012, Hot From The Kettle has been following Mike Carrino, compiling pictures and video footage of Lackawana Station as it was restored and  resurrected as Pig & Prince Restaurant & Gastro-Lounge

Now, the awning is up, the blade signs are hung, and Pig & Prince  has confirmed their soft opening date for Friday, August 24.

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A Hot From The Kettle Vacation: Vermont Camping, Beer & Food

by Melody Kettle


Primer: Camping + Glamourous = "Glamping"

Last week, the Kettle family went "glamping." Mr. Hot, the Lil' Kettle's and myself packed up a 20 x 12 foot tent, three queen air mattresses with 600 t.c. sheets, and headed out for the Green Mountain State, Vermont.

Roughing it? Not exactly.  But I was fully prepped for cooking in the great outdoors. I picked up a Weber Smokey Joe, some  Match Light Charcoal, a few lighters, plenty of weenies and assorted tubular meat products, and I was ready to light it up.

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Chef's Table: David Drake

by Elizabeth Palmer Starnes


According to Chef David Drake, there are two kinds of chefs.  There are those who grow up on the apron strings of their mother and grandmother, comfortable in the kitchen from their earliest memories, and then there are those who come from families with terrible cooks.  Drake comes from the latter type.

Read more of on the Chef's Table . . .


TOP FIVE CULINARY GIFTS FOR MOM THIS MOTHER'S DAY

by Elizabeth Palmer Starnes


Don’t forget, or you’ll never live it down- Mother’s Day is this Sunday! Break out of the ordinary this year and really make the moms in your life feel special and appreciated. Whether its your mom, stepmom, the mother of your kids, or another special lady who made you who you are today- she’ll love any or all of these top five.  

Photo Credit - Mediterranean Diet 

  1. Brunch - Surprise mom this mother’s day with a proper brunch. Treat her to Nordic Eggs Benedict- just butter and toast a round of hearty bread, top with a poached egg, some curls of smoked salmon or gravlax, and a generous swathe of hollandaise sauce, chives and bacon optional.
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