Meet Montclair’s Rai-mon Nemar Barnes, who loves a good libation and has dozens of local recommendations!
Friday Profile
Baristanet Profile: Brittney Portes
In this week’s Baristanet Profile, meet Brittney Portes, a Community Garden Manager at MSU and food justice advocate living in Montclair!
Baristanet Profile: Martha Jackman-Bivas
Meet Martha Jackman-Bivas of Montclair in this week’s Baristanet Profile! Read about where this occupational therapist and soap maker likes to eat and relax!
Baristanet Profile: 2024 Year in Review
Check out our 2024 Baristanet Friday Profile Year-In-Review. Look back at the year and visit profiles you may have missed!
Baristanet Profile: Silvia Zappalà
Meet Montclair’s Silvia Zappalà in this week’s Baristanet Profile! She loves real estate, a good espresso, and enjoying Alonzo Bonsai Wildlife Preserve. Read more!
Baristanet Profile: Meredith Moseley-Bennett
Meet Meredith Moseley-Bennett of Glen Ridge, NJ in this week’s Baristanet Profile. Read on for what she thinks of Toni’s Closet and Montclair House Grill!
Baristanet Profile: Chantal Bolivar
Chantal Bolivar, of Montclair via Paris, is this week’s Baristanet Profile! She is a sweet and savory crepe expert, and has fantastic playlists!
Baristanet Profile: Tara Tersigni
Meet Tara Tersigni, a marketer who makes young people YAWN. Find out where she enjoys dinner and weekend time in Montclair.
Baristanet Profile: Jamond Randolph
Today’s profile is Jamond Randolph, a coach, fisherman, and barista who loves a good cheese steak! Read all about him today.
Baristanet Profile: Angela Gray
Meet Montclair’s Angela Gray in this week’s Baristanet Profile! Find out which locale she misses and discover what “book in progress” she has!
Baristanet Profile: Samantha Chipetz
Samantha Chipetz moved to Montclair for more space and to find a welcoming community for all members of her family. Find out where she loves to eat and which team she roots for in this week’s profile!
Baristanet Profile: Lori Caplan Colon
Lori Caplan Colon is today’s Friday Profile. Read about how this founder of the Montclair Speech Therapy practice spends her free time and where she enjoys a night out!
Baristanet Profile: Jessica Troupe
Meet South End Montclair resident Jessica Troupe, owner of Sankofa Cafe. She shares her favorite podcasts, her love of community, and her whiskey of choice.
Baristanet Profile: Siona Benjamin
Meet Montclair’s Siona Benjamin in this week’s Baristanet Profile. This full-time professional artist shares her favorite spots for a meal, but won’t give up her secret parking spots!


