Little Phil's Artisanal Delicatessen!

by Melody Kettle


Phil Diou“I’m shocked at how nice everyone is!” That’s the first thing Phil Diou, owner of Little Phil’s Artisanal Delicatessen said when I asked the stock question: “So, how’s everything going so far?”

It seems to me, (and I hope I’m correct) that Montclair, is on the cusp of an upswing. There have been several well received new openings within the last few months, Brick Lane most recently, and Tapastry a couple of months ago, and others.  The reappearance of a familiar blackboard on Valley Road and Bellevue Avenue, this time signaling the arrival of Little Phil’s.  So what is Little Phil’s?  Who is Phil? And why is he “Little”?

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A Sneak Peek Inside Little Phil's Artisanal Delicatessen!

by Melody Kettle


Check out this sneak peek video from the kitchen at the newly opened Little Phil's in Upper Montclair Plaza. 

Have you been there yet? How was it?


Charlie Whisker Video

by Melody Kettle



Charlie Whisker "Anamnesis" at Halcyon

by Melody Kettle


Last night Halcyon Seafood Brassiere hosted an art exhibition featuring the work of Dublin artist, Charlie Whisker.  

The work of the much renowned Whisker,is displayed in collections of the Irish Arts Council, Allied Irish Banks, and the Thulster Museum.  His work is also owned by members of U2, Steven Soderburg, John Boorman, Paul McGuninness, and Lord Henry Mountcharles.

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Cuban Pig Roast

by Melody Kettle


Yesterday afternoon, me and Mr. Hot attended our first pig roast at the home of Lisa and Mario Hernandez. 

Our children decided to be conscious objectors and opted out of the porkalicious event.

Click through to take a look at the video!

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Inside Brick Lane!

by Melody Kettle


Take a peek inside the beautiful new Brick Lane at 540 Valley Road, Montclair!

Visit the Gallery for more pics!

Stay tuned for the video!