Le Salbuen Cafe in Montclair, New Jersey

With its wood tables and salvaged brick walls, Le Salbuen Cafe is a cozy European-style eatery with a healthy twist. The couple who own the Montclair restaurant put their personality into every aspect of the space, using barn wood plants and beautiful wall murals to create a welcoming vibe. The food reflects the owners’ unique […]

Bluestone Coffee Co is Expanding With a Full-Service Restaurant

If you love coffee and avocado toast, you’ve probably visited one of the many Bluestone Coffee Co locations around New York City. The Australian-owned cafe chain is expanding with a full-service restaurant on Amsterdam Avenue. The new location will offer a sit-down dinner menu as well as their famous lattes and avocado toasts. The new […]

Rabble Rise Doughnuts

If you’re craving something sweet, you can’t go wrong with a visit to Rabble Rise Doughnuts. This Montclair-based bakery is known for its delectable doughnuts, croissants, and breads. Their baked goods are made using traditional European techniques and natural ingredients. They also have a wide variety of vegan options, making them perfect for any dietary […]

The TeaCompany Retail & Cafe Montclair

The TeaCompany Retail & Cafe Montclair, a one-of-a-kind shop that has become a Montclair mainstay, offers a full range of specialty teas as well as a variety of food and accessories. The store’s tea experts are always on hand to help patrons select the best tea for any health concern or preference. Tea is known […]

A Guide to Calming Corners for Kids

A calming corner is a safe space in which children can go when they are having trouble regulating their emotions. It is a positive alternative to time-outs and provides structure to help kids learn how to manage their big feelings. This calming space also helps them develop stronger relationships with others. In this episode, we […]

Foodie Card 10% Off at LuLu’s Artisanal Cafe

A year after it launched in an open-air atrium of the Hammer Museum, Lulu’s Artisanal Cafe has established itself as a serene, slightly upscale lunch or dinner destination for artsy students and Westside healthcare workers. It has also carved out a unique niche as a restaurant with a clear environmental agenda, featuring organic, sustainable artisan […]

Vesta Chocolate Shop in Montclair

Chocolate is a mood booster, whether you’re eating it as a bar or sipping it in a hot drink. The Montclair shop Vesta, which opened in late 2019 on Valley Road, offers both, as well as a few other indulgent treats like cocoa mixes, cacao spreads and baked goods including cookies and sea-salt brownies. As […]

Thought in Motion Waterbar

Thought in Motion Waterbar serves up crystal charged water, tea, coffee and light bites. The Montclair eatery runs its water through nine levels of filtration, including crystals and a black mineral called shungite, which is used in Russia to purify drinking water and has been touted as being able to deflect electromagnetic energy. The owner, […]

Red Eye Cafe at 94 Walnut Street

The Red Eye Cafe has reopened at 94 Walnut Street. Former Cafe Eclectic chief barista Anthony Brinton has crafted a more visually striking space, with a wall of subway tiles and salvaged chairs and tables sanded to a uniform shine. Bookshelves stocked with his own impressively curated collection of reads—from Salman Rushdie to Jonathan Lethem—complete […]

Kung Fu Tea

Kung Fu Tea is a beverage and dessert company that has over 170 locations across the United States and Canada. The business is based in New York City and specializes in bubble tea, smoothies and healthy dessert options. It has become known for its focus on Asian culture and healthy living. The company has integrated […]