Photo Credit: Peter ConwayI started off my birthday weekend celebration with fabulous cocktails at the exciting new Pig and Prince Restaurant and Gastro-Lounge at 1 Lackawana Plaza in Montclair. I had some great booze, saw a lot of good friends and had a festive dinner at the magnificent bar.
"You'd be surprised how very chic a loin of pork can be." -Julia Child
I couldn't agree more! Today, August 15, 2012, would have marked the 100th Birthday of the original celebrity chef, Julia Child, who passed away in 2004.
As a point of reflection, when Julia Child's first black and white show, The French Chef, debuted in 1962, she was paid $50 per episode. If you're interested in learning more about Julia, pick up Dearie, The Remarkable Life of Julia Child, by Bob Spitz.
Photo Credit: Peter ConwayI started off my birthday weekend celebration with fabulous cocktails at the exciting new Pig and Prince Restaurant and Gastro-Lounge at 1 Lackawana Plaza in Montclair. I had some great booze, saw a lot of good friends and had a festive dinner at the magnificent bar.