The J & K salads are excellent – the Caesar is plentiful, balanced, flavorful, and topped (optional) with plenty of anchovies. The Iceberg Salad is without contest the best “wedge” style salad I have ever had;
Read MoreAdios to Tapastry in Montclair
Good food is always better in the company of friends, and as Greg and Cheryl Spinelli prepare to close Tapastry this Sunday, March 24, I only hope the new owners will continue the tradition of community, music and friendship that prevailed at Tapastry.
But before Greg and Cheryl sail off into the sunset – actually, they’ll be just down Bloomfield Avenue operating a catering and private party business at Chill – I’d like to say a word or two about the last meal I enjoyed at Tapastry. While Tapastry was never as critically acclaimed as other Montclair restaurants, there was a certain charm to the communal small plates in a lively, seasonally al fresco, atmosphere.
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Lunching at Giotto in Montclair
Penne alla Norma at Osteria GiottoEach week I invariably ask myself, “where should I have lunch today?” Most frequently, the answer is Osteria Giotto. Whether it’s familiar faces like Pete The Tennis Instructor, or Mariesa, the infallible waitress, or the inimitable, intoxicating aroma of Penne alla Norma - I simply can’t stop going back to Giotto!
Read the about lunch at Giotto, and a little about the history of Penne alla Norma, on Devil Gourmet!
Richie Cecere Wants Montclair's Opinion
Richie Cecere is unsure whether he wants to sell or reopen.
Tony Mangia Visits Raymond's in Ridgewood
Is the Raymond's in Ridgewood as good as the original in Montclair? Find out from Tony Mangia on Devil Gourmet.
Fricassee Opens Tonight in Montclair
Nothing says “bienvenue” like a familiar face. Local Francophiles have been awaiting the opening of Fricassée French Bistro since news broke that Mark Papera, the original owner of Épernay, had come back to reclaim the space at 6 Park Street, Montclair.
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