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Thai Chili - Montclair - Restaurant Review

To my great delight, Thai Chili has opened on Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair.

They took over the former location of Deja Vu and then Sri Thai.

Had a lunch and a dinner this past weekend and enjoyed everything we tried.

Unfortunately Thai Chili has closed. A Mexican Restaurant has opened  in this location.

For Thai n Montclair you can try Tuptim Thai.

A great way to buy quality wine at great discounts

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Saffron - East Hanover - Restaurant Review

We dined at Saffron in East Hanover after favorable comments about this upscale Indian restaurant.

In a common highway storefront Saffron, once entered from the opposite side of the building, is unexpectedly elegant.

From the moment you enter a feeling of transformation occurs that takes you from the hectic traffic of Route 10 to a state of peaceful luxury.

Magnolia's - Upper Montclair

For over 12 years my friend John Finkel has operated the fine wine store in Upper Montclair called Magnolia's.

Through their excellent selection of special wines, frequent participation in Montclair fund-rasing events and a great wine of the month club, Magnolia's has a loyal following.

NJ Food and Wine Event

April 26-28, 2007: New Jersey’s annual celebration pairing great wine, food and enthusiasts.

See the Program here New Jersey Food and Wine Classic

Bourgogne Grand Ordinaire

Found this inexpensive gem at Home Liquors in Verona.

Domaine Bernard-Goussu Bourgogne Grand Ordinaire. $9.99.

Bourgogne Grand Ordinaire is one of the generic Burgundy appellations for red wines. The wines may include Pinot, Gamay, Cesar and Tressot grapes.

Life Family Food

My sister-in-law Heidi Rae Weinstein has a wonderful view on food and family. Featured recently in   Redbook Magazine and Ivillage.com in a "Live Your Dream " story she shares her adventures toward a goal of helping us all connect and enjoy food as it should be.

Slow Food

Slow Food Northern New Jersey is part of the international Slow Food movement, a non-profit, eco- gastronomic member-supported organization founded by Carlo Petrini in 1989 to counteract fast food and fast life, the disappearance of local food traditions and people’s dwindling interest in the food they eat, where it comes from, how it tastes and how our food choices affect the rest of the world.