The holidays are a busy time and the Montclair restaurant scene is as busy as ever! Let’s begin with the latest news! The acclaimed Bloomfield Avenue restaurant, Blu, along with its sister property, Next Door, home of New Jersey’s best burger, will be closed for the next two months as chef/owner, Zod Arifai, the self-taught, “Wizard of Zod,” is focusing on re-opening daryl, the sleek restaurant located at The Heldrich Hotel in New Brunswick on December 11.
»» Hot From The Kettle December 2011
Filed under: Essex,Restaurants | Acappello Ristorante, Brick Lane Curry House, Melody Kettle, Montclair, True North Osteria|No Comments
I LOVE Greek food. I’m not referring to the diner-variety gyro (pronounced “year-o”, with a roll of the “r”, NOT Gi-ro!!) I am referring to traditional Greek dishes served taverna style, with lots of fresh fish and seafood, olive oil, lemon and herbs. Around these parts, this type of cuisine is nearly non-existent. STAMNA, however, which is half of an hour from my house but worth the trip, is a cozy, well-priced, humble storefront spot in a rather sparse stretch of Bloomfield.
»» STAMNA GREEK TAVERNA – A Bloomfield NJ Oasis
Filed under: Essex,Restaurants | Bloomfield, Greek, Greek food, Stamna Greek Taverna, Tracy Goldenberg|No Comments
The Cook’s Tour was recently invited to a media dinner at Strip House in Livingston. Think what you will of the saucy name; the food, service, and ambiance are all top drawer.
»» Strip House @ Westminster Hotel, Livingston
Filed under: Essex,Restaurants,Reviews | Livingston, Terry Krongold|1 Comment
Cedar Grove has pizza. Cedar Grove has Chinese takeout. Cedar Grove has bagels. But the one thing Cedar Grove hasn’t had in a while is its own ice cream place. Enter BatchMakers, an unassuming treasure trove of homemade deliciousness.
»» BatchMakers: A Small-Town Ice Cream Shop with Big Flavor
Filed under: Essex | Batchmakers, Cedar Grove, ice cream, Rachel Bozek|1 Comment
A few weeks ago, ZAGAT New Jersey Restaurants 2011-12 went on sale, along with a corresponding guide that covers the Jersey Shore’s restaurant scene. The Survey includes coverage of 1,050 restaurants across the state, reviewed by 6,909 diners. Eateries are rated on a 30-point scale in the categories of Food, Décor, and Service.
»» “Survey” Says: An Interview with Tim Zagat
Filed under: Essex,Food Stars,Restaurants,Reviews,new jersey | Rachel Bozek, Recommendations, restaurant recommendations, Tim Zagat, Zagat, Zagat Survey|No Comments
Please join the North Jersey editors of Jersey Bites this Saturday, May 14, as they take a bite out of childhood hunger!
»» Calling North Jersey Biters! Join us at the Second Annual Food Blogger Bake Sale this Saturday, 5/14
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NJ’S Favorite Wine Tasting Event is Back: Friday, April 8, 2011, 7-10pm at the Hilton Short Hills
The Hilton Short Hills becomes spring wine heaven for one grape-centric evening only…featuring an incredible global array of 100+ wines specially selected by The Wine Library, delicious light hors d’oeuvres artfully prepared by the Hilton’s chefs, plus live jazz from TIZER featuring Chieli Minucci (of Special EFX) to create a festive atmosphere.
Event Details…
WINE CLASSES… Upgrade your tickets (additional charge of $30 per ticket applies) to attend an exclusive Wine Class in our private tasting area led by wine expert Barbara Frank, winemaker at Chateau Frank and Dr. Frank’s Vinifera Wine Cellars. Barbara will guide participants through several specially selected wines, tracing each to its geographic origin, comparing them to other choices, and noting the best food pairings. Class sizes are limited, so reserve early!
»» Cheers! Get Ready for the 4th Annual New Jersey Spring Wine Festival
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