Grissini: Truffles and Meat

by Melody Kettle


My grandma taught me to never order a steak at an Italian restaurant. "They don't know how to cook it," she'd say.  It took me some thirty  years to realize that Grandma may have been wrong, or, I just picked the right place to break her rule.

 

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Escape Montclair Celebrates the Squash

by Melody Kettle


On October 25th, Bryan Gregg, chef and owner of Escape Montclair, offered a one night, five course "Squash Celebration" menu ($65 pp). After Gregg's signature biscuits and cornbread madeleines, the squash menu proceeded as follows:  

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Maritime Parc & Aston Martin Summit | Short Hills Host Ultimate Getaway

by Melody Kettle


It was a rainy night in Jersey City, but that didn't stop Chris Siversen and his team at Maritime Parc from shining. The Ultimate Getaway, a dining event, hosted by Aston-Martin of Summit and Maritime Parc, featured a wine-paired, four-course chef prix-fixe that showcased Siversen's mastery of color, flavor and texture. 

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Jersey Winter Bounty Dinner at James Beard House

by Melody Kettle


Bryan Gregg, Chef and Owner of Escape Montclair and a leader in the New Jersey local food movement, announced that he and four award- winning chefs will host a five-course farm-to-table dinner featuring grains from acclaimed Anson Mills, on Friday December 12, 2014 at 7PM.

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Montclair Bread Co. Wins Donut Showdown

by Melody Kettle


Hot From The Kettle extends a big  "Congratulations!" to Rachel Crampsey of Montclair Bread Co. for her big win on the Cooking Channel's Donut Showdown

Crampsey hosted a friends and family viewing party at the Orange Squirrel last night. Take a peek at the delicious pics! 

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Coming Soon! The Kitchen at Grove Station in Jersey City

by Melody Kettle


Chef David Viana has announced that he will be the executive chef at The Kitchen at Grove Station, a BYO slated to open in downtown Jersey City in November 2014. 

Most recently, Viana was chef de cuisine at Ryan DePersio's  Battello in Jersey City. Previous to that, Viana was chef de cuisine at Daryl Wine Bar (closed) in New Brunswick under Zod Arifai. 

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