Cheers, here is a toast to you, our loyal, occasional and random readers, thanks for stopping by. 2012 was a really great year. Here are some of the highlights just in case you missed any.
We ate and drank and traveled a lot this year, shared over 200 hundred stories and had so much fun.
We hoped you enjoyed all our adventures in "Being a Tourist in Own Backyard," dining at the many exciting hip new restaurants in Montclair. Craft Beer was big for us, as was a fabulous trip to Italy.
Here are some of our favorite posts:
Being a Tourist in Our Own Backyard
There is so much to do and see right around our home town. This year we made a conscious effort to experience them. Here are some of our favorite spots. Biking was a real highlight, lets you view from a new perspective.
A New York Birthday, The Met, Upper East Side, Oficina Latina in Nolita, and The Way on 12th St.
Inwood Park and Indian Road Cafe
NYC Weekend Adventures - MOMA, Momofuku Ssam Bar, and Hudson River Park
Cotta Osteria and Wine Bar, NYC - Just Right after To Rome with Love
Scenic Biking In Lower Manhattan with Brunch at Gottino
A Fun Day Biking and Dining Along the Delaware - Frenchtown, NJ & Lumberville PA
Biking and Lunch in the Catskills Ashokan Reservoir and Sunfrost Farms
More NY City Adventures, Central Park Lakes and Castles and a 5th Avenue Rooftop Brewery, Birreria
Early Morning Beach, Early Dinner Langosta Lounge
Sunday in NY, Trees of Central Park, the Sex Museum and 3 Great Food Stops
Montclair Restaurant Excitement
We were getting pretty bored of Montclair dining, but a whole new scene is forming, hip places with creative cuisine, Montclair is becoming a foodie town again.
Samba Montclair, Ceia de Novo Um Novo Favorito
Le Salbuen, Yes every bit as wonderful as they say. The Cafe & Market Montclair has been missing.
Good Morning Montclair, Red Eye is Here, Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Dinner, Delicious
Oatmeal Cookies for Breakfast? Well Sure Especially Those From The Little Daisy Bake Shop
Another fabulous Dinner at JukGajee Thai
Just Like Being in Italy. Bivio, Authentic Handcrafted Pizze in the True Napoletana Tradition!
Pig and Prince Montclair - Second Visit
Enzo Pizzeria and Restaurant A Montclair Gem We Love with Wine from Puglia
Indigo Kitchen - Great Kansas Style BBQ & Soul Food
Trips to Italy
There are many ways to experience Italy without leaving NY, but there is nothing like the real thing.
But if you can't do that, check out this.
The Fabulous Wine Makers of Montefalco in New York
Spuntino Clifton, NJ Fabulous New Italian Wine Bar
Italian Wine of the Marche, Full of Passion and Pleasure, Wines of Saladini Pilastri
I'm Hooked On Italian, Got A Big Fix Yesterday at IL Buco Alimentari & Vineria New York City
Craft Beer
I think the American Craft Beer movement hit a critical mass this year so many great new beers and so many new places to enjoy them.
One of our favorite brewers from Pennsylvania to one of our favorite taphouse, Twin Light Taphouse. They are closed due to Sandy, but willbe opening again in a few months we hope.
The New Faces of Craft Beer Weyerbacher Tap Takeover at Twin Light
Yet another reason why we love Dogfish Head brewery.
My Antonia, a Remarkable Pilsner by Dogfish Head
In NY a great beer place.
The Hippest Beer Bar I've Ever Been To - "anotheroom" Tribeca
Taphouses are springing up in NJ like Daisies.
Craft Beer in New Jersey - Another Tap House Opens - Three Wise Monks Garfield NJ
Then there are the old favorites revived and expanded.
Grazing & Imbibing at "The Shep," The Shepherd and The Knucklehead, Haledon, NJ
And we love beer at home.
Sunday Night Dinner was Delicious, Fresh Seasonal Fare, but these Unique Beers Made the Meal
Another new place with great taps and food.
Great Victuals and Libations at Twisted Elm Tavern
Fun stuff.
Beer For Dessert? Yes for sure, Southern Tier Imperial Pumking Ale with a Brown Sugar Rim
Love Taphouse Grillin Wayne, opened by the guys who open and operate the Sushi Lounges.
Taphouse Grill, Dogfish Head Tasting with Great Bar Food
Some unexpected pleasures.Wine and Chocolate Pairing
Wine and Chocolate Pairing - Terroir in Chocolate & Wine with Valrhona,The Modern & TGIC Wines
What To Serve When Your Guests Are Buddhist Monks? A Bountiful Vegan Brunch.
Now I've Seen Everything - Volere Wine-In-Purse - No Need to Pack a Flask Anymore
Things to do, places to see, with food and booze
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