Lights, camera, McAction! This was the scene this morning at the corner of Church St. and South Park St. in Montclair.
(Hold on to your love handles . . . It's just a commercial shoot.)
No-Carb, Low-Carb Sushi at Toro in Montclair
No Carb: Naruto RollIt’s October, between apple pie and beer, we’re loading up on carbs. Once in awhile, it’s good to take a break from the glycemic spiking fare, and enjoy a delicious low-carb/ no-carb meal. So how about sushi? Sounds great, but what about the rice!? Toro Sushi Bar, 44 Upper Montclair Plaza (behind Starbucks on Valley Rd.), is now offering no-carbohydrate and low-carbohydrate sushi options.Execution at Strip House in Livingston
Lounge at Strip HouseIt’s the setting for a scandalous affair - dim lighting, crimson banquets, red velour sofas, and black and white photos of sultry stars. The Strip House smacks of refined bordello chic, and tastes as decadent as its décor implies.
The menu at The Strip House boasts the usual steakhouse offerings, Iceberg salad, oysters, potatoes prepared a variety of ways, crispy onions, and steaks with bones big enough to take home to the dog! In the era of New American cuisine, a steak house runs the risk of becoming staid and dare I say, boring. But under the direction of Executive Chef, Bill Zucosky, flawless execution and dedication to highest level of quality and service, had distinguished the Strip House from the steakhouse herd.
Wine Wednesday Greek Rose
The Fashionable Palate, Sara Lehman, discovers Greek rosé, GAIA 14-18h Agiorgitiko Rosé 2011.
Read more on Wine.
Specialty Pies at Rome Pizzeria in Hoboken + Video
Scott’s Faherty's mobile office - one Macbook pro, an iPad, a Samsung Galaxy S3, and a Droid Razr Max, are spread across the table of the back booth at Rome Pizzeria & Grill. Scott is conducting business with the passion and social media savvy of a young restaurateur, emailing, texting, communicating with his staff, and keeping an eye on customers. As any restauranteur knows, location is key. In 2010 Scott purchased his first restaurant, Rome Pizzeria & Grill, located directly across the street from the Hoboken Path station, at 20 Hudson Place.Tuesday Boozeday: Hard Cider Sangria
I love summer, but I love fall too. I think the change of seasons will keep us here, in the Northeast, forever. The farmers' market is abundant with fall fruits and vegetables which inspired this meal.
It's apple season and this recipe for Hard Cider Sangria got me inspired. It's by Grace Parisi of Food and Wine, from the October 2012 issue.
I followed Grace's recipe to the letter but, at the end, spiked the drink with some Cointreau and Calvados to intensify the flavor. The hard cider I used is from Warwick Valley Winery in nearby Warwick NY.
Read about the Chardonnay-Braised Chicken Thighs with Parsnip on that accompanied the Hard Sangria on Mano A Vino!