What new spots opened (and closed) in Essex County? Catch up with the year’s comings-and-goings here.
A popular vegan restaurant in Newark has expanded to a new location in nearby Montclair.
Stephen Copeland will take over as executive chef at The MC Hotel’s Allegory restaurant and Alto, the town’s only “rooftop bar.”
Matt Harvey made a splash on the Montclair foodie scene last year when he opened Harvey's Handrolled Bagels at 98 Walnut Street.
Coffee & Cornbread in Montclair will be moving to Belleville and relaunching with a “takeout and delivery-only model,” its owners say.
The Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence is once again hosting the tastiest fundraiser in town: “Sabor Montclair.”
The Vanguard Theater has nailed down a coveted liquor license in Montclair.
A global bakery café chain is growing its footprint in New Jersey with a new store in Montclair.
Daikichi on Valley Road will be closing its doors Saturday. "Our family is ready to move on to its next chapter," a goodbye message said.
The Awesome 2 are helping Montclair’s family-owned brewery to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the music that changed their lives.
“We will be offering our place back to the universe for the next person to create a new story,” the Montclair restaurant’s owners wrote.
A campaign partnered with 13 Montclair restaurants to spotlight “climate-forward” menu options. They saw nearly 8% extra sales on average.
The Montclair Township Council approved a “theater exception license” for a local nonprofit. Bring on the booze.
After spending his career working at other people’s restaurants, Luigi Tripodi is getting ready to open his own eatery in Montclair.
Salad restaurant chain Sweetgreen launched its fourth New Jersey location on Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair.
What is food’s role in climate change? The Plant-Based for the Planet campaign is partnering with 12 Montclair eateries to spread the word.
Until now, Pasta Ramen has been a “pop-up, omakase-style” dining experience with secret locations in Montclair, NY, Miami and L.A.
Montclair Center welcomed its latest “award-winning fine dining restaurant” to the township.
A restaurant that just opened this year in Montclair headed up Yelp’s new “Top 100” list. Several other local eateries also made the cut.
A holiday miracle is coming to North Jersey. Cocktails include “Santa’s Little Helper,” “Jingle Balls Nog” and the “Snowball Old-Fashioned.”
“As we’ve spent more time in Montclair and watched the arts and entertainment district continue to evolve, we truly feel it’s a great fit.”
Hamburguesa gave away more than 700 burgers at their Bloomfield store opening. They’re opening another location in Montclair on Tuesday.
“Red Sauce: An Italian American Culinary Journey” explores how beloved foods like pizza and spaghetti and meatballs transformed America.
A survivor of the “Great Resignation” is celebrating one of the proudest achievements of his life – opening his own storefront.
When workers showed up at the restaurant, they saw that the cash register was missing, Montclair police said.
The wife-and-husband-owned local microbrewery will hold its popular Oktoberfest celebration on Sept. 24. Here’s what to expect.
Hungry to try something new? Charm Thai Cuisine is now open in Montclair Center, offering savory meals, crisp salads, and sweet drinks.
The Neapolitan-style pizza restaurant on Pine Street has closed permanently, owner Tomasso Colao said Monday morning.
It isn’t the first time in recent history that a Montclair business has reported a cooking oil theft.
Ruthie's BBQ & Pizza in Montclair is expected to be “back up and running in a few weeks,” its owners say.
Is a union coming to the Church Street Starbucks? Here’s why workers are pushing for one – and what Starbucks has to say about it.
Joe Tartamella has “completely revamped all hotel menus” at The MC Hotel, including its restaurant, Allegory, and rooftop bar, Alto.
There’s a common phone call that comes in to Stuffed Grass-Fed Burgers in Montclair: “Do you have outdoor seating?”
Looking to sit outside at a local café, restaurant or bar? The Montclair Center Business Improvement District has some leads for you.
worldFLATS owners Zareh and Nvair Beylerian chose to give up eating meat five years ago. But necessity is often the mother of invention.
Montclair has a few great places to enjoy delicious Mexican food in celebration of Cinco de Mayo.
Check out what chefs around Montclair are prepping for April 17 to have a hoppy time with the family.
Spring weather is creeping up slowly this year, and soon we'll be enjoying outdoor dining again at some favorite Montclair eateries.
One business had its front window shattered with a hammer. Another reported an incident involving used cooking oil, Montclair police said.
The prized licenses have been pricey whenever they’ve changed hands in Montclair, where they’ve sold for over $1 million.