Facing the Facts and the Future of Montclair’s Downtown Look

Facing the Facts and the Future of Montclair’s Downtown Look

In recent months, the future of the facade of downtown Montclair has created a buzz around town. The recent revisions and discussions surrounding the 256 Park Street property, the building at the corner of Walnut and Forest streets (pictured above), and other business district properties have started a conversation regarding the historic and thematic architecture […]

Fresco Da Franco Italian Eatery Hosts Annual Exotic Car Rally

Fresco Da Franco Italian Eatery Hosts Annual Exotic Car Rally

The fourth annual Exotic Charity Car Rally was held Sunday, June 12, 2017. Fresco da Franco Italian Eatery, located right on Church Street, hosted the event. Church Street was filled with a myriad of Italian exotic cars. People were astonished by these lavish vehicles, as they took photos of and with the cars. Celebrity Paul […]

Montclarion II Rolls Into Bay Street Station

The Montclarion, a new luxury rental building launched by Richard Polton, will encourage pedestrian activity, dining and shopping in downtown Montclair.

Montclarion II Rolls Into Bay Street Station

The Montclarion II at Bay Street Station will act as gateway to community. The Montclarion II apartments, located at 125 Bloomfield Ave., will cater to the public’s growing desire to live in walkable, urban-like towns and cities by providing convenient housing nearby public transportation. The contemporary rental buildings will offer luxurious lodging and amenities just […]

Laurel & Sage Brings Modern Cuisine to Walnut Street

Laurel & Sage, on Walnut Street follows suit of other local restaurants in offering locally grown and environmentally friendly cuisine.

Laurel & Sage Brings Modern Cuisine to Walnut Street

Laurel & Sage offers American cuisine. American Chef Shawn Paul Liezel opened Laurel & Sage, located on 33 Walnut St., after working as the executive chef for Upper Montclair’s now-closed 12 West Restaurant & Bar. Born in Malibu, Calif., Liezel spent much of his childhood in his father’s restaurant. He attended the University of California […]

Simit House Bakery on Church Street

Simit House Bakery on Church Street

Simit House Bakery brings Turkish traditions to Montclair In 2013, Ibrhahim Yagci opened Simit House Bakery & Co. in downtown Montclair with the hopes sharing the 500-year-old legacy of Turkish street food – Simit – with its residents. Since then, Ibrahim has done that and more. Montclair resident George Malas came to Montclair from Turkey in […]

Parcel Cultivates a Creative and Vintage Paradise

Parcel offers a one-of-a-kind shopping experience to customers. Get lost in a world of treasures and treat yourself to trinkets you won’t find elsewhere!

Parcel Cultivates a Creative and Vintage Paradise

Parcel is cute, crafty and quirky finds keep customers coming back for more. Parcel opened at 608 Bloomfield Ave. in downtown Montclair in 2003. Customers stopped in to look at unusual vintage decorations and papers. Owner Nancy Laboz displayed any unique packaging, papers or ornaments she found appealing. Like any good business, it was encased in […]