Looking for the ultimate gastrolounge in NJ?
Yes, so was I. It was a Friday night and I really didn’t want to go into New York because after all there MUST be a gastrolounge in NJ. Of course there’s one right in Montclair NJ. A newly opened gastrolounge Pig and Prince in Montclair NJ just might fit the bill. One normally associates gastrolounges dotted along the NY/BK area and/or overseas. Yet, just a few miles travelling from either the Holland/Lincoln Tunnels and George Washington Bridge is a gastrolounge with an amazing architecturally vivid space. 50 feet soaring vaulted ceilings, intricately exposed brick archways and a 300 pound brass clock can be found in the heart of Montclair, NJ.
Pig and Prince Restaurant and Gastrolounge is conveniently located in the Lackawanna rail road station in Montclair, NJ
Upon entering the space, you’re swept away into an interior designer’s delight. Your eyes can’t help but gaze up at the vaulted ceilings and spoon/fork/cutlery wall art by the entrance of the restaurant.
Chef and Owner, Michael Carrino, re-designed a former rail road station into Pig and Prince, a spectacular dining experience with an attention to detail. Lighting was amorous and set the mood for an ultimate night. Absolutely genius!
Pig and Prince featured a long sleek bar outfitted with leather banquette seating. It was hard not to resist the vast array of the gastro pub drinks.
Get your drink on anyone? How about trying “Flying Dog Raging Bitch – Belgian Style IPA”–it’s raging for sure! What a name for a drink right?? After the “raging”, we simmered down with Doc’s Hard Cider.
Or ready for a culinary experience then savor scrumptious main courses and cheese and house cured meats (capicola, lomo, ndjua, sopresatta) anyone? Their charcuterie and cured meets are cured in house and for those healthy foodies (all cured without nitrates, chemicals or artificial salts)! Thank you Michael Carrino for doing that–an excellent healthy move.
See you at #PigandPrinceMontclairNJ located at 1 Lackawanna Place in Montclair, NJ
http://www.flyingdogbrewery.com
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