Yes, there is a large white tent over the patio at Frank Anthony’s. No, it is not permanent. Owner Anthony Tortoriello tells us his restaurant is hosting a small wedding on Sunday and they needed more seating space. Alas, the tent will be gone next week.
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Through the fall and winter, spaghetti and meatballs is a staple in our house. My kids love it and let’s face it, it’s an easy meal, whether you make it yourself or buy everything already prepared. In my preserving adventures, I decided it was time to really make my life easier. Rather than just...
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This past July, Tia’s Food of Love quietly moved into the former Verona Upholstery shop at 638 Bloomfield Avenue. With a full, custom designed kitchen in the back, it was the perfect space for Tia D’Addario to expand her business. The new space for Tia’s Food of Love is about three times the size...
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Wow. Peaches in a jar from my own kitchen. Without a doubt, canned peaches from the store look pretty and taste good. But this year I had two reasons for trying to make them on my own. The first reason was my texture issues, which this year reside with tree fruit. Specifically apples, peaches and...
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The deacons of the First Presbyterian Church of Verona will sponsor the third annual “Pasta for a Cause” dinner on October 7 at 5:30 p.m. The dinner menu includes all you can eat ziti, bread, salad and desert and will be available for dining in or takeout. Water and soft drinks will also be...
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As we reported last month, Tortilla Sunrise is under new ownership. John Orr, who has a bachelor’s degree in restaurant management, is not new to either the restaurant or the food business. He is owner of the Bonfire Pepper Company and has been making and bottling his own hot pepper sauce for almost a...
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Sure, there are lots of ideas on how to cook for the big game. Most don’t leave you any time to actually see the game. But Ariane Duarte, co-owner and chef at CulinAriane has a solution, a one-word solution: cheese. Last week, the Verona-based chef hosted a luncheon at her restaurant that showcased some...
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On Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, the Verona Junior Women’s Club will host a Mardi Gras celebration, featuring a tricky tray auction and entertainment by the band Trick Tenza. The fundraiser will be held at the Commonwealth Club in Montclair from 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets, which will go on sale October 22, can be...
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Attention all you Trick Tenza groupies in Verona (yes that’s you, Lisa, Nicole, Cheryl and Suzanne): The band is going to be playing UNICO’s La Festa Italian street fair, October 1 and 2, in Cedar Grove Community Park. TrickTenza will take the stage at La Festa Saturday night, from 7 to 10 p.m., and...
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While many New Jersey eateries are having specials this week because it’s Restaurant Week, Verona resident Franco Del Barba wants you to know he has a special menu at Epernay that isn’t going away. Epernay is a French bistro on Park Street in Montclair (almost opposite the YMCA), and it feels and tastes like...
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