With the warm weather comes the wonderful opportunity to dine al fresco. Montclair abounds with great places to eat and terrific people-watching. Combine the two activities on charming Church Street, where wide sidewalks are lined with bistro tables. There's 32 Church, Raymond's and Terra Tea Salon to name a few. Or choose the privacy of a patio for an intimate, fresh air lunch or dinner at Alan @ Five 94, Gencarelli's Cucina, Just Jake's, Ruthies BBQ and Pizza or Thai Chef.

If your motto is "they don't make them like they used to," you'll have a wonderful time exploring Montclair's many antique shops. Start at the Montclair Antique Center, at 34 Church Street, which features items from dozens of vendors who specialize in everything from art, jewelry, furniture, clothing, ethnic artifacts and sports memorabilia. From there, visit American Sampler (American country antiques) Little Cricket (vintage goods) and the recently opened Montclair auction house, Nye & Company. If you dig Mid-Century Designs, you must stop in Edge. A worthwhile stop in Upper Montclair is My Inheritance, which carries a hand-picked collection of vintage jewelry and accessories.
Your treasure-seeking day trip to Montclair will be complete with lunch or dinner at one of Montclair's many well-known restaurants. Enjoy "the thrill of the hunt"!

They came. They smiled. They were photographed. More than 100 artists from many disciplines gathered at the Montclair High School amphitheater on Wednesday, May 19 for a special photograph in celebration of Arts Day in Montclair. The Township Council declared May 19, 2010 as Arts Day to recognize “the many contributions that Montclair artists and those employed in the creative economy have made to the world and to Montclair in particular.” Copies of The Big Picture are now available for sale - proceeds will go to the Montclair Arts Council's scholarship fund. Buy your copy today!