Mesob in Montclair is one of my favorite restaurants, and it’s well loved by local vegans. Not only do they have an extensive meatless menu, but they’re sensitive to the needs to vegans and they cook their vegetable dishes in dedicated vegans pots. I usually take out-of-town visitors to Mesob to impress them with delicious Ethiopian food they probably won’t be able to get back home, and because it’s always it fun to eat with your hands.
For vegans, the most unfriendly meal of the day is usually breakfast. Even if the dish is meatless, it’s usually made with eggs, milk or cheese, which vegans eschew. While it’s pretty easy to make tofu scrambles and egg-free pancakes at home, eating out can be pretty tricky. But lucky for us, we have Rutherford Pancake House, which serves both vegan and omnivorous fare, so it’s a perfect place to take family or meet with friends who might still be slightly wary of vegan food.
I knew that new Montclair restaurant Uncle Moustache served vegan favorites such as hummus and falafels, but I had no idea of the depths of culinary and visual delights I was about step into when I opened their unassuming front door for lunch last weekend.
Antique tchotchkes on display in the entry way immediately caught my attention and I was intrigued. Upon entering I noticed the restaurant was full of vintage signs and accessories and I suddenly felt like a kid in a candy store. A tin ceiling, luggage racks lining the walls, and old advertising knickknacks...
Bistro 18 has received several good reviews, including a three star rating from the Star Ledger. During HFTK’s quest to find the best restaurants in northern New Jersey, I thought Bistro 18 would be a safe bet. Contrary to praising reviews, Bistro 18 was a disappointment.
I recently visited with the always imaginative Chef Tre Ghoshal who prepared a few of his new creations, heavily influenced by modern cuisine and molecular gastronomy.
Watch the video to see Chef Tre's tuna carpaccio with spherical dressing, a "deep sea wind", and an incredibly thrilling preparation of cranberry sorbet made with liquid nitrogen.
Mesob in Montclair is one of my favorite restaurants, and it’s well loved by local vegans. Not only do they have an extensive meatless menu, but they’re sensitive to the needs to vegans and they cook their vegetable dishes in dedicated vegans pots. I usually take out-of-town visitors to Mesob to impress them with delicious Ethiopian food they probably won’t be able to get back home, and because it’s always it fun to eat with your hands.
