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Amanti Vino 10th Anniversary Wine Label Contest

The high-profile independent wine, beer & spirits shop Amanti Vino will for the first time release a private label wine later this year to mark its 10th anniversary in business. 

Artists of all ages are invited to design labels for the wine, which will be called “Cuvée Rufus,” in honor of the store’s mascot, proprietor Sharon Sevrens’ gentle yellow Labrador retriever. 

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This contest —…

Restaurant Blu + Next Door to Close August 30, 2015 | Montclair

Zod Arifai, Executive Chef/Owner of the much-loved and lauded Restaurant Blu, has confirmed that both Blu and its sister-restaurant, the more casual Next Door, will close forever on Sunday, August 30th. Blu’s reputation far exceeded its modest size and sensibility, receiving kudos and rave reviews from local, national and even global journalists and critics.

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“Montclair has been…

Mermaids Eating Pizza Spotted In Caldwell NJ

Devil Gourmet Exclusive: Mermaids have been spotted at Dough Artisan Pizza in Caldwell NJ. Photographic evidence proves that the stories are true!

Mermaid Spotted at Dough Caldwell

Thought to the be things of legend, mermaids appear throughout folklore guiding lost sailors on their search for adventure. Mermaids usually appear only after trouble strikes, so it is no surprise then that this…

Successful Caldwell Restaurant Week To Return August 2015

 Caldwell Restaurant Week  will return August 9th to 16th 2015 and following the success of the first event in 2014. Most of the borough’s restaurants joined the fun with special prix-fixe menus that showcased the culinary diversity of this West Essex community.

Caldwell’s restaurant and food scene has been a well guarded secret in the Garden State but Devil Gourmet looked to change all of tha.…

Tomato and Bread Soup Recipe from Pig and Prince Montclair

Tomato Soup is an American classic. While variations have existed for centuries, it was not until Joseph Campbell introduced condensed soup to the public in 1897 that it became THE American comfort food. In the 20th Century its was Tomato Soup that made Andy Warhol a household name. And on cold winter day it is tomato soup that makes everything right as rain.   

Paired With Grilled Cheese Nothing…

Montclair Rotary Announces Montclair Restaurant Week

The Montclair Rotary Club announces “Montclair Restaurant Week” for March 9 to 15 2015. Restaurant Week kicks off with Taste of Montclair, Montclair’s largest food-centric charity event, on Monday March 9, 2015.

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“This is the first week of Daylight Savings Time” said Rotary Member Alicia Robinson “the days are longer and everyone wants to get out of the house. Restaurant Week is…

Caldwell Restaurant Week Announced For August 2015

Caldwell Restaurant Week will run from from Sunday, August 9th through Sunday, August 16th, 2015. Most of the borough’s restaurants will join the fun with special prix-fixe menus that showcase the culinary diversity of this West Essex community. Caldwell’s restaurant and food scene has been a well guarded secret in the Garden State but after the success of the first Restaurant Week in August 2014…

@MontclairPopUp

South Fullerton Avenue has always been an integral part of Montclair Center, but the economic downturn has affected the neighborhood. Avdicevic and Richman have worked since the summer trying to find just the right location, to bring the pop-up to Montclair Center, and South Fullerton was the answer

Pop-Up stores are temporary retail venues that are very popular in large urban areas. These shops, while small and temporary, can build up interest by consumer exposure. Pop-up retail allows curators to create a unique environment that engages the customers, as well as generates a feeling of relevance and interactivity. “We believe Montclair’s retail landscape has greatly benefited from this idea, as evidenced by the surge of pop-ups since last winter. Last year, we created at the same time an exciting retail space where consumers can purchase unique products, as well as collaborative space for the community,” says Helene Richman. Montclair Pop-Up will be curated to compliment the residential and existing retail spaces, and will help to increase the South Fullerton foot traffic. Landlord Jarmila Packard says: “We are delighted to welcome Helene and Selma’s Montclair Pop-Up to The Crescent Shops. We think it is going to be fantastic!”

Montclair Pop-Up will feature unique, artisanal goods and products, most of them locally made. “It brings us a great pleasure to bring the Montclair Pop-Up “downtown”. It was such a wonderful community experience last year, and we have been peppered with questions about when and where is the new pop-up going to be since last January,” says Selma Avdicevic.

The founders plan to reach out to all other local businesses, and will seek joint participation to engage the neighborhood with events, signage, and marketing for the launch on November 29, which is also Small Business Saturday.

More information can be found at: http://www.montclairpopup.com/. Updates daily at the Montclair Pop-Up Facebook page and Twitter feed:  @MontclairPopUp 

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