If standing over a hot grill isn't your idea of a good time, there are plenty of other ways to celebrate Independence Day. Here are a few restaurants that will be open this Wednesday, July 4th, 2012.

We will continue to update as information comes in. If there is a particular restaurant you are curious about, ask in comments and we'll do the leg work.

Albert's, (973) 233-0300

32 Church St.

Montclair, NJ 07042

Albert's is offering a southern style brunch on July 4th from 11am to 3. Discounts on are available on Patch, Yelp! and for anyone who signs up on the website.

September 1, 2011

Pie Store is Open Again

by Melody Kettle

This Just In! The Pie Store, located at 100 Watchung Avenue, Montclair is OPEN!

Owner, Samantha Codling, has returned from her well-deserved summer break, and has once again opened the door to The Pie Store, ready to serve up pies and "home-baked British savouries" to her loyal pie lovers.

Following two days of extensive pie prep, Samantha says the pies will be ready for customers around 3 pm today.

The Pie Store Telephone: (973) 744-4424

August 31, 2011

Authentically Mexican in Bloomfield

by Elizabeth Palmer Starnes

For all the devotees of Taqueria Autentica Mexican food truck at the Montclair Farmer's Market, the new namesake restaurant on Broad Street in Bloomfield will not disappoint. And for all those new to chef Michael Natiello’s brand of Mexican food (myself included), it will definitely not disappoint.

With the doors flung open to let in the sunshine and the breeze, the teal walls of the restaurant and wooden tables give the whole place an almost beachy vibe. The food too tastes like it was prepared somewhere beachy, with its fresh, local ingredients and tangy flavor combinations.