It's difficult to imagine the space at 12 Church Street as anything other than a diner - though restauranteurs have certainly tried. Formerly Tapastry, previously Market (and for a hot minute The Honest Dog), Manny's Diner moved into the Church Street, Montclair, earlier this year.
Read More"You Have A Groupon, Right?" At Saveur Creole, Montclair
Haitian cuisine seemed an appropriate selection in the midst of a sweltering NJ heat wave. So, with that in mind, Saveur Creole was set as our Ladies Night dining destination.
Located in a inconspicuous, little spot on Grove Street, Saveur Creole is a Montclair BYO that serves "une novelle cuisine Hatienne" in a Caribbean inspired atmosphere (envision a smaller, finer version of Cuban Pete's with more comfortable chairs).
Read MoreAll Thai'd Up: Brookside Thai, Bloomfield, NJ
“I’ll have the curry” I said, pointing to the menu item, “with bamboo shoots and -- ”
“No!” The server reprimanded me without a glance, "first number, then meat!”
“Oh! Okay, then I’ll have pork with number -- ”
“No! Number first!” Daggers shot from her eyes, and she looked at where my finger was pointing, with a note of disgust, she added, “You want green curry or red?”
Read MoreLittle India: Mausam Indian Cuisine Opens in Montclair
Little India - that slope of Bloomfield Ave. in Montclair between Glenridge and North Willow Avenues - is sporting a new Indian restaurant. Sankalp & Trusha Trivedi, owners of Mausam restaurant, bar and banquet facility in Secaucus, as well as the Curry N Bites food truck, have brought their successful brand of Indian cuisine to Montclair.
Read MoreBryan Gregg to Open Escape in Montclair
Chef Bryan GreggThe Montclair restaurant saga continues! Chef Bryan Gregg, formerly of the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn and Michael Anthony’s, has announced his plans to open Escape, at 345 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair.
Read MoreLunching at Giotto in Montclair
Penne alla Norma at Osteria GiottoEach week I invariably ask myself, “where should I have lunch today?” Most frequently, the answer is Osteria Giotto. Whether it’s familiar faces like Pete The Tennis Instructor, or Mariesa, the infallible waitress, or the inimitable, intoxicating aroma of Penne alla Norma - I simply can’t stop going back to Giotto!
Read the about lunch at Giotto, and a little about the history of Penne alla Norma, on Devil Gourmet!