Lunch Hot Spots: Aozora Modern Sushi in Montclair

by Melody Kettle


Around 11:30 am the signs begin to appear on the sidewalks: Lunch Special! Up and down Bloomfield Avenue, along Valley Road, on Church Street, and throughout Watchung Plaza the chalked blackboards reveal the reasonably priced lunch offerings at our local restaurants!  (Read: Good eats on the cheap.)

Take it from me: take advantage. Lunch specials are the equivalent of gastronomic gold – a midday score. So get out and dine at lunchtime - there are just too many bargains to pass up.

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Top Five Outdoor Dining Spots in Montclair

by Elizabeth Palmer Starnes


No time for a vacation this spring? Escape at one of these five standout local restaurants where you can enjoy amazing food while enjoying the spring weather and soaking up some sunshine and fresh air. 

1. Highlawn Pavilion – Bypass the formal indoor dining and grab a seat outside on the patio overlooking the NYC skyline. You can make an entire meal out of their delicious bar menu, and sip cocktails while you watch the sun go down over the city.

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