Cupcakes by Carousel Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

by Melody Kettle


The locals were out this afternoon to celebrate the opening of Cupcakes by Carousel located at 25 Church Street in  Montclair. 

A good time was had by all! For more pics and a video, click through to Montclair Restaurant News. Dick Grabowsky, Mayor Jerry Fried, Phil Cantor


Little Daisy Bake Shop Opens Tomorrow

by Melody Kettle


Photo Credit: Kim AmirataTomorrow, a new bakery will be born in Montclair!  The Little Daisy Bake Shop, 626 Valley Road, Upper Montclair, will  open tomorrow morning at 9:30 am.
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Finally, Fin!

by Melody Kettle


Despite my love of all things pork, my favorite food is undoubtedly raw oysters on a half shell. Understandably, I’ve been chomping at the bit for Fin Raw Bar & Kitchen to open.
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Update: Fin Opening Delayed

by Melody Kettle


This picture was taken in AugustUnfortunately, due to construction delays, Fin Raw Bar & Kitchen will not be opening today, October 1.

According to management,  the seaside chic restaurant should open by mid-October.


Taqueria Autentica Opening Tonight!

by Melody Kettle


Mexican food lovers rejoice! Taqueria Autentica will be opening it's doors at 1035 Broad St. in Bloomfield tonight! 

If the name sounds familiar to you that's because owner, Bloomfield native, Michael Natiello, has operated the much loved Taqueria Autentica Mexican food truck at the Montclair Farmer's Market since 2009.  Following the success at the Montclair Market, Taqueria Autentica expanded to the Summit Farmers Market in October of 2009.  Natiello then quit is full-time job as an attorney, purchased a Freightliner newspaper truck from the Asbury Park Press, installed a kitchen, and at the insistence of his wife, who has worked in Newark for more than 10 years as a public interest lawyer, began operating in downtown Newark in May 2010.

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