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Inside Bivio, photo credit Dana Schaeffer
Inside Bivio, photo credit Dana Schaeffer
“I’m a jazz musician, too,” says Tomasso Colao, pizzaiolo and owner of Bivio in Montclair, “so I have to improvise. “ And, improvise is the name of the restaurant game right now. Colao, like many others in the hospitality industry, have modified their business in response to the COVID-19 disruption, evolving in ways never before anticipated.
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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.
In the most simple definition, a gastropub or gastrolounge is a dining establishment that serves both high-end food and beer.
Gastropub is derived from the words: gastronomy, love of the art or science of food; and pub. Nary 20 years old, the term has evolved from its origins and has become so much more - even taking on uniquely American characteristics.
The first gastropubs appeared in London in the early 1990's when young chefs, tired of traditional pubgrub, offered food of a higher caliber. During the “cool Britania” era of Tony Blair all things British found their way to America bringing the new Mini, Doctor Who, Colplay, and Gastropubs to colonial shores. The most recognized of the early US gastropubs is the Spotted Pig in Manhattan.
Q. Where's Mike Carrino?
A. Hot From The Kettle has the answer! Let's just say, it's big! Very BIG!
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Michael Duarte and Ariane Duarte, Owners of CulinArianeAccording to Inside Jersey's 30 Best Meals in NJ, Montclair may well be the center of the food universe - at least in New Jersey.
Hot From The Kettle has had the pleasure of working with many of the renown chefs on the list - about eight of them actually.
At CulinAriane in Montclair, Top Chef and owner, Ariane Duarte, gave us a video demonstration of her famous Heirloom Tomato, Watermelon, and Feta Salad.
Ryan DePersio, of Montclair's Fascino and Bloomfield's Bara Cara, taught us how to make Crispy Zucchini Blossoms at Fascino, and also visited Casa Kettle to make Sweet Sausage Bolognese, Ricotta Gnocchi, and Tuscan Seafood Soup.
The burgundy banner that bore the name Passionne is no loger hanging above 77 Walnut Street. Another closing? Not quite.
Fortunately for owner of Passionne, Chef Michael Carrino, this is not a case of closure due to insufficient business. Carrino is taking a brief hiatus to shop for a larger space where he can “grow his soapbox,” and provide the high quality locally sourced fare he is renowned for.
When Carrino first opened Passionne in October 2006, he made a promise to himself to run the business, from Walnut Street for five years. He did. According to Carrino we will likely see him resurrect Passionne sometime before 2012.
Where will it be? Well, there’s still a bit of mystique surrounding the new location, I just hope he doesn’t go too far.
Want the full scoop from Carrino himself? Watch the video.
