Fricasseè French Bistro Prepares to Open in Montclair

by Melody Kettle

Chef Mark Papera

In December, HFTK broke the story on Mark Papera's return to Montclair to resurrect Epernay, his former space, as a new French bistro.

Since that time, Papera and his crew have been renovating 6 Park Street at a rapid clip. New sheet rock and fresh paint, a new mosaic tile floor, new lighting, a new kitchen, and soon, a new awning, will announce Montclair's newest restaurant, Fricassee French Bistro!

 

 

 

 

Avez-vous faim?  Papera expects to launch a soft opening next week.  In the meantime, take a look at the menu:

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Adara: Amuse Bouche II

by Melody Kettle

 

Please enjoy food enthusiast and local photographer,  John Lee's, Flickr show from last night's champagne reception at Adara.

Love John's photography? Check out his blog, Black Tie And Flip Flops!

77 Walnut Street

Montclair, NJ 07042

Adara: Amuse Bouche

by Melody Kettle

Here's a peek inside Adara, 77 Walnut Street, Montclair, at the Champagne Reception this evening.

Foodies, restaurateurs, and journalists turned out to mingle and enjoy a tasting of  Chef Tre Ghoshal's edge cuisine.

Stay tuned to Hot From The Kettle and Montclair Patch for the video and more photos!

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A Summer Restaurant Recap

by Melody Kettle

It’s been a very busy summer in the Montclair restaurant scene.  So here’s a quick wrap up of the events!  

Late spring, had a lot of interesting foodie news concerning Church Street – specifically what was happening at 12 Church Street.  First, Market, the picket fenced, organic restaurant tried to reinvent itself as The Honest Dog.  About two weeks after the opening, the honest dog “had run off” and Cheryl and Greg Spinelli stepped in to open the space as a tapas restaurant, creatively named, Tapastry, in the space. 

In May, Cilantro, a new Mexican restaurant opened at 537 Bloomfield Avenue opened.

June was relatively slow on the restaurant news front and saw only the closing of Sesame, a Chinese restaurant,  on Bloomfield Avenue. 

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