Faubourg Restaurant NJ: A True Taste of France

French cuisine has spent decades underneath silver cloches, surviving amidst culinary trends and modern applications desired by many American diners today. France’s longtime domination in fine dining has been defined by decadence, tradition and technique, which is why this nostalgic genre still satisfies those in search of a quintessential night out. I couldn’t help but…

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Coming of Age — The MC Hotel

The MC Hotel

—In the heart of Downtown Montclair, The MC Hotel is a demonstration of the city’s cultural growth and developed community. It’s been nearly a decade since I graduated from Montclair State University and ever since, I’ve watched in awe of how the township has grown. Downtown is thriving. Spaces and lots that once collected dust…

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The MC Hotel Opens in Montclair

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The MC Hotel Opens in Montclair It’s been almost a decade since I graduated from Montclair State University but every year since then, I’ve watched in awe of how the town has grown. Every time a new business opens up, it’s almost as if the city is adding another piece to its complex puzzle. For…

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Arts Unbound | Choosing the Right Art for Your Home

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The city of Montclair has always been known for its wide array of cultural experiences ranging from museums, studios, theaters, and so on. The accepting atmosphere, the continuing growth of the art community, and the contemporary setting makes it inviting for more creative types to involve themselves in that world. With this in mind, it…

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The George

Photos by Lesley Unruh When makeup mogul Bobbi Brown announced she was leaving her beauty brand back in 2016, her husband, real estate developer Steven Plofker, breathed a sigh of relief. Not because an important chapter in their lives was closing, but because another one was about to begin. Unbeknownst to Brown, her husband was…

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Vanillamore Dessert Kitchen

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Photos by Lauren Magenta You don’t need dessert. Not in the same way you need oxygen to breathe or that meaty main course you just ordered. It’s pure excess—a blissful excuse to satisfy that aching sweet tooth. But let’s not label it as just the latter half of a meal when it can bring the same amount…

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