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Ariane Kitchen and Bar, a First Taste, Exceptional of Course

We are big fans of chef Ariane Duarte and were so excited when we heard news of her opening a new type of place after years of success at CulinAriane. We rushed to Ariane Kitchen and Bar a couple of days after they opened, enjoyed cocktails, some wine and small plates at the bar. AKB is everything we hoped for!

The Wine: Three from an exceptional wine by the glass list.

The Food: Delightful small plates and one badass burger

The Place: The new and exciting Ariane Kitchen and Bar – AKB – in Verona, NJ.

Villalobos brings Fabulous Nouveau Mexicano Cuisine and an Exciting Hip Scene to Montclair

The hip, electric ambiance of Villalobos, "wolf estate", is the perfect setting for Chef Adam Rose’s superbly creative nouveau Mexicano cuisine. His food has a vibrance that so delights the palate it deserves a vivid stage.

The Wine: A Unique Negroni Sangria

The Food: A Thrilling Tasting Menu

The Place: Villalobos, Montclair NJ, I think…

As you step in, you’ll probably feel like you landed in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, maybe Uptown, Minneapolis, or some other haven of hipness and culinary artistry. Know that soon you will be enjoying the best Mexican food that ever touched your lips.

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Nerello Mascalese a Wine from Sicily You're Likely to Love

Many a vista in Sicily spans grape vines for as wide as the eye can see. Wonderful wines are made there like this delightful Nerello Mascalese that we discovered at Donato Yannitelli’s astute wine and spirits shop in the the neighborly village of Cold Spring, NY.

The Wine: Branciforti Nerello Mascalese of Feudi Bordonaro

The Food: Goodness from the Cold Spring Farmers Market

The Places: Between Mount Erice and the Egadi islands, Sicily, Cold Spring, NY and Home.