CulinAriane: The Fundamental Things Apply at Montclair Restaurant

by Melody Kettle


They still got it!  After years of accolades and a bustling celebrity chef lifestyle, CulinAriane has retained that je ne sais quois that made the Montclair restaurant one of the finest in New Jersey!

Since 2006, Michael and Ariane Duarte have been operating CulinAriane as a husband and wife team. Although they appear to exist in different hemispheres - Ariane in the kitchen and Michael in the front of the house, the operation of CulinAriane is a shared passion.

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Lunch Hot Spots: Samba Montclair

by Melody Kettle


Next up on Montclair’s Lunch Hot Spots is Ilson Goncalves’ Samba Montclair.

It's no secret: I love Samba Montclair; the homestyle Brazilian food, the mellow vibe, the colors, the antiques,  and I love lunch at Samba!

Why? Quality and value.  Samba Montclair has one of the most sensitive lunch menu price points in Montclair. The menu offers grilled panini’s served on Balthazar Ciabatta

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