Walnut Street in Montclair has become a dining hub but if you are looking for a relaxing, low key and cozy atmosphere, head on over to Red Eye. With a modern time beatnik feel, Red Eye offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and brunch. Owned by Anthony Brinton, patrons can be found with a lap top and a…
Month: October 2016
The Dutch House: Historical Landmark and Neighborhood Tavern
Looking to kick back at lunch time, unwind after a long day at work, or have a pre theatre meal? Head on over to the historic Dutch House Tavern on Fair Lawn Ave in Fair Lawn. Built in 1756, the Dutch House was once a one story farm house. The additions to the farm house…
Jalapenos: Not Just Tasty Mexican Food but Honest Employees
When dining at a restaurant with a large party, you never know what to expect. I lunched at Jalapenos with 12 of my colleagues to celebrate a birthday. When we arrived, fresh tortilla chips and salsa were placed on the table. The chips had a nice crunch and the bright fresh salsa had a mild kick…
Joe Leone’s is Molto Bene!
Sharing a parking lot with Wine Outlet on Route 35 is Joe Leone’s Gourmet Italian Deli. Owned by Joe Leone Introna, a 1995 graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, the specialty store started as a bread bakery. Today, Leone’s place features homemade classic Italian dishes such as eggplant rollatini, homemade meatballs, and containers of various…
Booze, Beer and Burritos in Belmar
Nestled inside Belmar Plaza strip mall directly next to Beach Haus Brewery in Belmar is 10th Ave Burrito. Owned by Hightsown native Brian Katz, 10th Ave Burrito serves Mexi-Cali cuisine and has an extensive list of tequilas, signature cocktails, and draft beers. Not knowing that 10th Ave Burrito was featured on Diners, Drive Ins and…
The Glaze Will Leave You Hazed
Asbury Park and Ocean Grove are my happy places. My sanctuary. My playground. I’ve been there countless times and can’t figure out how I missed this hidden gem named Purple Glaze. Located on Summerfield Avenue off Main Street and a hop, skip and jump from Cookman Ave in Asbury Park, Purple Glaze is owned by…
The Nook has a Knack for Pastry
Full disclosure: I am not a bagel person. They are a major carb overload and most of the time that means extra time in the gym. While flipping through Instagram, I came across a place called The Bagel Nook. Without knowing much about it, I started to keep an eye on them on all of…
Get Cozy at Boniello’s
When you go out to eat, if you’re anything like me, you hope to connect not only with the food but with the staff and establishment. That’s what you get at the BYOB Boniello’s in Riverdale, NJ. When we entered the restaurant, it gave an immediate cozy feeling. There is a narrow lane on the…
The Food Connection 