Photo of the Day 2/13/17

This photo shows Columbia High School in Maplewood as seen from South Mountain Reservation.

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Photo of the Day 2/12/17

This photo shows the Ballantine House and 33 Washington Street in Downtown Newark at dusk.

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Photo of the Day 2/11/17

This photo shows the hills near Kinnelon in Morris County as seen from Bloomfield Avenue in Caldwell.

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Taste of Montclair Event Returning in March

West Orange, New Jersey: An annual local culinary tradition will return to Essex County next month.

The Montclair Rotary Club's Taste of Montclair 2017 will be held on Monday, March 13th, from 5:30pm to 9:00pm, at The Manor, located at 111 Prospect Avenue in West Orange. At least 40 Essex County restaurants, including Bluff City BBQ, Chatni Indian Restaurant, Ahrre's Coffee Roastery, and Gelotti, will serve a variety of cuisine to attendees. All of the food and drink served at the event, which, despite its name, has never been held within the Montclair township limits, will be donated by the participating restaurants. Plus, Jack the Jackal, the mascot of the New Jersey Jackals baseball team, is set to make an appearance.

Early bird tickets to Taste of Montclair 2017 start at $64.29. All proceeds will go to the local charities supported by the Montclair Rotary Club, including Toni's Kitchen, the Human Needs Food Pantry, The Salvation Army, S.O.F.I.A, Succeed2Gether, and the Montclair Township Animal Shelter.

Click here to learn more about the 2017 event and here to purchase tickets.

-Note: Essex County Place is a media partner of Taste of Montclair-

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Photo of the Day 2/10/17

This photo shows the main overlook at Eagle Rock Reservation in West Orange.

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New Businesses Planned for Bloomfield Lot

Bloomfield, New Jersey: A tract in Bloomfield could soon see several new uses.

According to a legal notice, Voglino Properties, LLC, of Wayne, Passaic County, is planning significant modifications for the lot at 5 Wood Street, just off of John F. Kennedy Drive North and Race Street. Currently, a 60-year-old industrial building used by A&R Restaurant Equipment stands at the site, along with a garage. Voglino's plans call for converting the garage into a car wash, and to convert part of the building to be used for automobile detailing and minor repairs. In addition, the notice shows that a new convenience store is also slated to open in the remaining portion of the building. The company is now seeking minor site plan approval and variance approval for the project.

The Bloomfield Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear the proposal on Thursday, February 16th at 7:00pm at the township's Municipal Building.

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Photo of the Day 2/9/17

This photo shows the sunset at Newark's new Prudential tower.

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Empanada Shop Opens in Downtown Newark

Newark, New Jersey: A grand opening celebration will be held next week for a new restaurant in Downtown Newark.

Cordobesas has come to 85 Mulberry Street, between Commerce Street and Raymond Boulevard, in the city's East Ward. According to the Newark Community Economic Development Corporation, a grand opening celebration will be held on Tuesday, February 14th at 11:30am. The business, owned and operated by two sisters, specializes in "the best tasting empanadas", but also serves alfajores, sandwiches, tacos, omelettes, baked goods, and beverages. It is open for breakfast and lunch.

The space, located under a parking deck, was previously occupied by Lakay Caribbean Restaurant and Nicky's Cafe & Grille. 

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Photo of the Day 2/8/17

This photo shows the Eagle Rock Reservation gazebo in West Orange.

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Photo of the Day 2/7/17

This photo shows Military Park in Downtown Newark at sunset.

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