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[Rail Paul]

the local website baristanet.com reports that ched Michael Carrino (a chopped champion) will open his new restaurant in the large space at the west end of the former station. I'm familiar with the space, which has towering ceilings, wood trim, tile floors, and high windows. It's a lovely space.

The restaurant’s name has not been announced, but will feature “creative, non-pretentious Modern American Cuisine with a devotion to seasonal, local ingredients.”

No name, so far

[Rosie]

the local website baristanet.com reports that ched Michael Carrino (a chopped champion) will open his new restaurant in the large space at the west end of the former station. I'm familiar with the space, which has towering ceilings, wood trim, tile floors, and high windows. It's a lovely space.

The restaurant’s name has not been announced, but will feature “creative, non-pretentious Modern American Cuisine with a devotion to seasonal, local ingredients.”

No name, so far

YES... There is a name. Info here: http://njmonthly.com...no-returns.html

[Rail Paul]

Thanks, Rosie. It looks like you scooped Baristanet and Montclair Times. Nice going!

The Montclair Times notes that the project owners would like bankrupt Pathmark to either invest in their part of the property or get out. That place is a mess, based on my few visits.

Unfortunately, the lovely station area has become a jumble of things, with a laundry, a Popeye's, and a crime problem. However, the area does seem to be improving bit by bit.


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[marauder]

any scuttlebutt as to what the license sold for?

[Rail Paul]

any scuttlebutt as to what the license sold for?

One recent story said $750,000.

[Rail Paul]

More info on Baristanet

About that menu: It’s an eclectic and approachable Modern American showcasing local meats and produce. Dishes include everything from Duck Duck Goose (duck prosciutto, duck rillettes and foie gras crème brulee) Spanish chili empanadas with chorizo and smoked sausage, fish and chips, spicy Korean lamb, to a sweet pea risotto with country ham and cracklings and a lobster tagliatelle that will “change your life.”

Carrino, a past winner of Food Network’s Chopped who became a member of Chaîne des Rôtisseurs at age 28, conceived Pig & Prince as a place where everyone – families, couples and late-nighters can feel comfortable. “This is more my style,” says Carrino, of Pig & Prince, as opposed to his former, more formal Restaurant Passione.

Coming Soon

[Rail Paul]

Baristanet reports that Pig and Prince will be open after 4pm. Charging facilities available

Pig & Prince is open for business today. We want to let people know the food is fresh and the drinks will be flowing – including Hurricane drink specials and more.

Open in the storm aftermath

Pig & Prince website: P&P

[Rail Paul]

Pig & Prince will have the limited release Ommegang beer created for Game of Thrones:

 

Details on Baristanet:  http://www.baristane...ve/#more-136448