Posts by Abby Montanez
A Fresh Take at Le Jardinier
At Le Jardinier in Midtown, a terrarium appears at the table. Except, there arenโt any spiny succulents inside. A scoop of olive oil ice cream floats atop a pool of pink strawberry mousse, dotted with edible flowers and crushed basil granitรฉ. Itโs almost too pretty to eat, and yet I dig in.ย Everything about Le…
Read MoreRiedel Wine Dinner at VENTANAS in Fort Lee
After visiting Chef David Burkeโs newly-opened Orange Lawn not too long ago, I was eager to try out his fusion restaurant, VENTANAS Restaurant and Lounge in Fort Lee. Chef Burke, alongside New Jersey restaurateur Alex Duran (of Son Cubano), opened Ventanas back in early 2019 which resides at the base of Fort Leeโs The Modern.…
Read MoreScents of the Season: 5 Fragrances to Fall For This Year
The shift in seasons brings with it a rush of new and evocative scents. For fall, think warm apples, pumpkin treats, burnt wood and hearty herbs. Just like we transition our homes and wardrobes, donโt forget to make room for fragrances that complement the incoming change in climate. Itโs time to ditch the fruity-florals and…
Read MorePawsitive Reinforcement with Instinct Englewood
The first dog I had got kicked out of obedience school on day one. My second dog was the most stubborn Iโve ever known (he once laid down in the middle of a busy street and refused to get up). Of the two Iโm left with now, the 11-year-old barks so much my ears hurt…
Read MoreChef David Burke Shines at Orange Lawn Tennis Club
Everything I know about New Jersey tennis clubs comes from an Amazon show called Red Oaks. So when I heard that Chef David Burke was bringing a restaurant concept to Essex Countyโs 140-year-old Orange Lawn Tennis Club, I wasnโt sure what to expect.ย You may recognize the chef, or rather his culinary point of view,…
Read MoreJust For Hims
If 2019 is all about gender equality, itโs necessary to address how the standards of male beauty are changing. As women, we already know the controversy surrounding societyโs idea of what makes us beautifulโand no, Iโm sorry to report that we did not, in fact, wake up like this. These same standards, many people will…
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