The Art of Seed Starting

by Melody Kettle


My baby basil plantsCrocus are popping, tulips are peaking their leaves, and the backyard is requisitely muddy. Yes! Spring is almost here! 

What does that mean to the food geek?  Among other things, it signals the times for seed starting! I try to curb my enthusiasm, and refrain from buying every pouch of seeds  at the supermarket,  as there is a certain art to seed starting.

I consulted with our resident farmer and produce expert, Jim Matarazzo, of Matarazzo Farm in North Caldwell

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Guess Who's Muscling In!

by Melody Kettle


(photo credit: Melody Kettle)Forget the Y – At Montclair’s newest restaurant you  can build muscle, cut calories, and reward yourself with cheesecake just by “lifting” a fork!

Tom Trilivas, owner of Nutley’s successful  Muscle Maker Grill is planning to open a new location in the space formerly occupied by Mexicali Rose on Park St, across from Samba, and a stone’s throw from the World Famous Montclair Rooster. It will be the perfect post-YMCA place to nosh.

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St. Patrick's Day Party at Egan's

by Melody Kettle


Make no mistake, Egan & Son's in Montclair is the place to be this St. Patrick's Day!

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Flatbread is Back!

by Melody Kettle


Upper Montclair’s Flatbread Grill reopens today following their recent renovation!

John Lee has the details on Montclair Restaurant News!

 


Not JUST Another Restaurant

by Elizabeth Palmer Starnes


For those culinary connoisseurs weary of counting themselves among the bridge and tunnel crowd- there's a new restaurant this side of the Hudson that promises NYC style dining minus the hassle and hefty price tag.

JUST Restaurant in Old Bridge offers an impressive menu, interior, and bar scene that rivals pricier city alternatives. Though situated in an inauspicious location, JUST immediately impresses once you walk through the front door, with modern clean lines, jewel tone lighting, and a beautiful onyx bar.

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Business Opportunity at Eagle Rock Reservation

by Melody Kettle


The following advertisement appeared in the Sunday Business section of the Star-Ledger on March 11, 2012:
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