Manny's Diner, Montclair: Hot Sauce Helps

by Melody Kettle


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.  

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"You Have A Groupon, Right?" At Saveur Creole, Montclair

by Melody Kettle


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). 

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All Thai'd Up: Brookside Thai, Bloomfield, NJ

by Melody Kettle


“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?”

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Little India: Mausam Indian Cuisine Opens in Montclair

by Melody Kettle


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. 

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