Your latest Montclair restaurant and food news:

Gelotti Montclair

  • Gelotti’s has been serving up delicious gelato, Italian Ice, Old Fashioned Ice cream, and more since 1984 when its first shop opened in Paterson. Gelotti Caldwell came next and now Montclair. Gelotti Montclair will open at 517 Bloomfield Avenue on Thanksgiving weekend.

 
 

https://montclairlocal.news/2015/03/creative-confections-cafe-opens-on-bellevue-ave-montclair/

  • Creative Confections Cakery and Café at 206 Bellevue Avenue is throwing a Grand Opening celebration on Saturday, November 7 from 12 – 4 pm. Stop by to hear some live music, have your child decorate a seasonal “Turkey” cookie, and enjoy apple cider doughnuts and hot mulled cider.

 
 

Mishmish

  • You’re now able to order food from MishMish for pick up/ delivery through Chownow.com. Order it from the website mishmishcafe.com or even download our own Mishmish app to your phone and get 10% off on your first order!

 
 

 
 
ariane duarte

Ariane Duarte, chef and owner of Ariane Kitchen & Bar, will appear on the Food Network’s “Beat Bobby Flay” on December 10. We’re betting on her to win.
 
 
vegan dinners

The next Vegan Pop-up Dinner from So Tasty Vegan at Escape Montclair will be on December 2. Chef Sally Owens says they are already half way filled up for reservations, so call 973.744.0712 to reserve your spot.
 
 
laurel and sage

  • Amanti Vino and Laurel & Sage are hosting a special Trinoro & Passopisciaro Wine Pairing Dinner on Tuesday, November 10 at 7 pm. Italian wine fans are in for a very special wine pairing dinner featuring the legendary wines of Andrea Franchetti, one of the world’s most influential winemakers. Chef Shawn creates a special globally inspired tasting menu that will feature Andrea’s very best labels and showcase his two greatest projects, Tenuta di Trinoro and Passopisciaro. Cost is $165 per person ($75 for food and approx. $90 for the wine) Space is limited! RSVP to sharon@amantivino.com

 
 
Star Tavern

Star Tavern in Orange was named #2 on The Daily Meal’s list of America’s 35 Favorite Pizzerias. It made the list last year, but was at #37. It’s almost at the top now and locals know it deserves it.
 
 
(Photos: Gelotti Caldwell Facebook, Creative Confections Cakery and Café Baristanet, MishMish FB, Ariane Duarte, Star Tavern FB)
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