NE Clam Chowder; Photo credit: John LeeSince September, foodies in NJ, and even those across the river, in NYC, have been buzzing about the opening of Montclair's new molecular gastronomy restaurant, Adara. Adara: Amuse Bouche II
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

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!
Seasonal American at Upstairs in Montclair
What Kind of TOOL Makes Wine in the Desert?

Please enjoy another installment of the gastronomic musings from the Culinary Mercenary!
Ah, wine country. The beautiful vineyards, the relaxing atmosphere, the wonderfully colorful people and the amazing landscape; Arizona is truly a remarkable place. Whoa!! Arizona?!? Hell yes I say, Arizona. Welcome to the new wine country, here in the Verde Valley in northern Arizona.
Grandma's Recipe Box is Back
Earlier in the year, I took a stack of my Grandma's old recipes home and began blogging about them. I soon finsihed the stack, returned them to Grandma, and didn't bring any more home.
