Valhalla November 2, 2008Its name says Valhalla, but its interior reads more like an empty Crate & Barrel showroom or minimalist...
Au Bon Pain (PABT) January 18, 2009If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a million times: there is nothing less appetizing on this...
Il Corallo Trattoria February 26, 2000Fortunately this place doesn’t take reservations, because patrons say they would have the place booked every night through...
Porta – Montclair June 19, 2024I think this joint was a comedy club at some juncture. I also vaguely recall a glitzy party...
Le Souk January 6, 2024Is this a restaurant or an antique / tchotchke store? Or maybe it’s both? One will never know...
Fresco Da Franco September 26, 2019Church Street in Montclair is a lovely street. About as lovely as they come. But you always take...
Cocktail Courier March 21, 2023This was a very sweet gift from Ms. Hipster. And conceptually a decent idea. Though in practice, sending...
Pocono Lake, PA July 25, 2024I will admit that prior to this trip — and being berated by Ms. Hipster — that I couldn’t tell...
A History of Violence September 1, 2006I'm going to make a weird comparison here. Actually, it's not that weird; more like a little bit awkward. This movie reminds me of a poorly recorded good album. It's