DePersio Brings NICO to Newark

by Melody Kettle


Chef Ryan DePersio, Photo Credit: Amessé PhotographyOne of our favorite local chefs, Ryan DePersio, of Montclair’s Fascino, and Bloomfield’s Bar Cara, is bringing his acclaimed fare to Newark.

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Super Bowl Eats: Just Wing It!

by Melody Kettle


Here’s a confession: I’m a Denver Bronco’s fan.  Perhaps it has something to do with saintly quarterback, Timmy Tebow, or backup QB, coverboy, Brady Quinn. Even though the Bronco’s didn’t make it to the big dance, I’m nonetheless very happy for our local team, the Giants.

This Super Bowl Sunday, like any food-loving American occasionally given to gluttony, I’m planning a menu of copious casual eats.  While I am a big fan of savory spreads, molten, meaty chilis, and striated layer dips, the centerpiece of the Kettle spread will be the wings.  And of course, they’ll be hot!

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Happy Groundhog Day Salad

by Melody Kettle


 

*This recipe is posted courtesy of Essex Ed, the groundhog at Turtle Back Zoo.

 

Cooking with LN2

by Melody Kettle


Photo Credit: John LeeChef Tre Ghoshal is offering a class in edge cuisine.

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The Culinary Underworld: Truffle Trade

by Elizabeth Palmer Starnes


*Photo of genuine French truffles courtesy of Chef Mitchell Altholz of Highlawn Pavilion

Shady business deals, big time crime bosses, and back alley beatings usually bring to mind unsavory commodities like illegal drugs and weapons. But in recent years, this business environment has encompassed the worldwide truffle market.  

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More Than Just Ah'Pizz

by Melody Kettle


Co-Owner Christopher Delisio, Chef Greg Lampariello, Pizzaiolo Robert Cino, Co-Owner Michael LaMorte

Ah'Pizz, Montclair’s home of Pizza Napoletana, located at 7 N. Willow St., is taking their cuisine to the next level.

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