Montclair Eats: Nice weather for smoothies

Montclair Eats: Nice weather for smoothies

 

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By STEVEN DeSALVO
For MONTCLAIR LOCAL

In Montclair Eats, food writer Steven DeSalvo compares dishes at Montclair restaurants. DeSalvo has a degree in hospitality business management from the University of Delaware, and has worked extensively in restaurants and hotels.

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Sometimes I’m in the mood for a glass of fresh-pressed fruit juice or a freshly blended fruit smoothie. These moods usually strike me when it starts to get nice out. This week I decided to not limit myself to just juices or just smoothies. I wanted to play it by ear at each establishment. Ask questions of the people there and sort of go along for the ride. The three places I visited this week are The Cornert, which has an exceptional fresh juice program; Joyist, where I opted to try a specific smoothie that came recommended, and finally, Manhattan Juice Bar and Cafe, to round out my experience with another delicious fresh-pressed juice.

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STEVEN DESALVO/FOR MONTCLAIR LOCAL The OGC.
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  • Manhattan Juice Bar and Cafe provided me with a truly delicious juice called the “OGC” — Orange, Ginger and Carrot. The orange provided necessary acidity. The carrot provided classic sweetness we associate with carrots. And the ginger added an exceptional spiciness that is impossible to replicate using other ingredients. While this was a juice, the press must have extracted some of the starch from the carrot because the drink had a rich, syrupy, texture. Don’t forget that they are a fully functioning café, serving breakfast and lunch.

    • Overall, you cannot go wrong with any of these selections. They all have something wonderfully distinct and interesting about them: The Corner’s use of beets, a relatively unpopular food; Joyist’s perfect healthy “milkshake;” Manhattan’s use of ginger in a perfect application that enhances its qualities. I would suggest trying them all and let us know which one is your favorite!

     

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