Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with authentic Irish Guinness Brown Bread, a perfect match for soups, stews, and tea.
Mary Connolly
Mary Connolly, also known as “Marie Fromage,” writes about food for Montclair Local. She is a graduate of the French Culinary Institute and a professional cheese enthusiast. Mary is a Montclair native who lived in NYC for 22 years. In her free time, she sings with area bands and is an avid traveler.
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Grove Deli: Serving up Sandwiches, Comfort Food and Tradition
Grove Deli has been in the same spot for over 50 years and is largely untouched by time.
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New Local Bakeries to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth (Updated)
Check out these three new bakeries if you’re looking for a sweet escape.
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Tasca – An Unconventional Taste of the Iberian Peninsula
The visually striking “Garlic Shrimp” featured two large and meaty prawns plated like an abstract painting with curried lupini beans, lime, Meyer lemon and paprika.
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Local Flavor Face-Off: Chicken Soup
In this edition of “Local Flavor Face-Off,” Mary Connolly puts local bowls of comforting chicken soup to the test!
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Beyond the Bar: Just Jake’s is a Gastropub Gem
Beyond the high-top tables, nachos and chicken wings lies a menu brimming with creative, mouthwatering dishes.
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Dhamaal is Delicious and Fun. But Is It Babysitter Worthy?
Dhamaal features a super delicious fusion mash-up of Indian flavors with a dash of Italian, Mexican, Chinese and more. It mostly works. But about that big green metal box…
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Mikki & Al’s Noshery—Cooking With Love
The menu is filled with classic flavors that will satisfy your cravings. Delectable hand-sliced pastrami on rye ($17) to a frothy chocolate egg cream soda made with the obligatory Fox’s U-Bet chocolate syrup for $5.
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Local Flavor Face-Off: Grilled Cheese
In this edition of “Local Flavor Face-Off,” Mary Connolly puts local offerings of grilled cheese to the test!
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Another Bite: A Taste of Laboratorio Kitchen and Dash of Things to Come
It’s safe to say that of all the restaurants in Montclair, Laboratorio Kitchen is a tried-and-true classic. This white tablecloth spot elevates your meal to an occasion, not simply grabbing […]
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Yes, There’s A Bakery that Serves Cocktails in Bloomfield
Fanny’s Restaurant & Bar and Ladyfingers Bakery & Bar share a liquor license and bring a new concept to Broad Street.
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There’s A New Taco In Town: Make Way for Playa Taqueria
Hearty, aromatic, flavorful tortillas are the perfect vehicle for fillings at Playa Taqueria.
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This Montclair Restaurant Takes Fast Casual to a Whole New Level
The food at Boschetto is gorgeous and delicious, the space modern and bright. And yes, there’s parking!
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A Tasty Trip to the Middle East Just Up the Parkway
Whether you’re seeking authentic Middle Eastern ingredients for your own kitchen creations or eager to savor authentic dishes in welcoming restaurants—Paterson has it all.
