2 Montclair Restaurants Crack Yelp ‘Top 50’ List For North Jersey

MONTCLAIR, NJ — A pair of Montclair restaurants were recently included on a list of Yelp’s “Top 50 Places to Eat in North Jersey.”

This year, The Corner at 115 Grove Street and Vanillamore at 349 Bloomfield Avenue cracked the top 50, which includes well-known eateries across Morris, Essex, Bergen, Hudson, Warren, Union and Passaic counties. See the full list.

Here’s how The Corner, which opened in 2015, describes itself on its website:

"Located in Montclair, The Corner is a gourmet cafe serving the finest coffee grounds, tea leaves and fresh-pressed juices alongside a delicious in-house pastry and savory menu... Owner Jeff Munoz is an area local who created the interior with designer Nicole Roantree to reflect the mix of urban eclectic sensibilities while paying tribute to Montclair's familiar, suburban charm. The cafe offers the choice to observe passers-by in the window-ledge seating spanning the full length of the South and West exposures, or watch the freshly prepared pastry and savory dishes of consulting chef Brandon Hudson as they're made in the open-kitchen dining room."

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Here’s how Vanillamore describes itself on its website:

"Vanillamore was inspired by chef Risa’s passion for vanilla and the way that it can be used to enhance other flavors in desserts, just as salt is used in savory food. Vanillamore’s first year of operation was marked by many successful milestones including Chef Risa’s Rising Star Chef nomination through the Garden State Culinary Arts Awards and a 2019 honoree by NJBiz Magazine as a 40 Under 40 mover and shaker. Vanillamore has also seen accolades from NJ Monthly, Vue Magazine NJ, WABC 7 NY’s Neighborhood Eats, Jersey Bites, Montclair Magazine, and multiple features and mentions in The Record and on NorthJersey.com. The restaurant also recently won first place in the Sweets category at the Best of Essex and was designated as a “Top Brunch Spot” in Montclair, according to Yelp."

In addition:

"Vanillamore’s fresh take on a night out seeks to be at the intersection of elevated but casual – meeting all the needs of guests looking to find a friendly neighborhood place that allows them to explore desserts that evoke memories from their childhood (SWEET), share small plates and experience a range of flavors, textures, colors (SAVORY), and read through conversation starter cards that lead to storytelling and connection. Chef Risa prides herself on creating a restaurant where foodies, families, friends and the local community can experience exceptional service, an open kitchen, and a virtual art gallery in an immersive, approachable way (SOCIAL)."

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