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Montclair's Only Vegan-Friendly Jamaican Restaurant Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary
The Montclair eatery specializes in "vegan-friendly" Jamaican staples.
Montclair, NJ – Happy one-year anniversary, Vital.
Montclair’s only family-owned Jamaican restaurant recently celebrated its 365th day in business, according to a release.
The restaurant, which specializes in vegan-friendly cuisine, aims to “provide a new take on traditional Jamaican staples” such as escovitched fish, braised oxtail and curry goat, according to its owners.
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One of the restaurant’s biggest success secrets? Executive Chef Kwame Williams.
According to a release, Williams was classically trained at The Institute of Culinary Education, has more than 13 years of cooking experience, and has worked at award-winning restaurants such as the Ryland Inn, The Bernards Inn, Pleasantdale Chateau, Highlawn Pavillion and Minton’s in New York City.
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Vital, located at 387 Bloomfield Avenue, offers lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Brunch is served on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For reservations or more information, visit www.vitaldining.com or call 973-655-9500.
Photo and video courtesy of VitalDining.com
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