One of the most powerful ways to stand in solidarity with the AAPI community is by supporting their businesses. We’ve compiled a list of businesses in Montclair owned by an…
Gabriela Lachapel O'Brien
Gabriela Lachapel O'Brien
View all my storiesGabriela grew up in Bergen County and moved to the Montclair area in 2016 in search of new experiences. She fell in love with the restaurant scene and stayed for the diversity, culture, and entrepreneurial spirit. Outside of her 9-5 as a Construction Operations Manager in Manhattan, you can find her enjoying meals at all her favorite restaurants, jamming out during Nine-Deeez-Nite at Just Jakes, or sitting outside Amanti Vino sipping wine with friends.
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Vesta Chocolate in Montclair is a Haven for Rich + Chic Desserts
It doesn’t have to be Valentine’s Day or Halloween to enjoy chocolate. For those who are always craving a sweet, indulgent treat, the one-of-a-kind goodies from Vesta Chocolate in Upper…
Pastry Chef Jaleesa Mason Wins Food Network Show
Bloomfield resident and pastry chef Jaleesa Mason has won Food Network’s Spring Baking Championship and the $25,000 prize that comes with it. Jaleesa’s win, which was the culmination of a…
Verona Salon ‘The Room’ Expands in a New Location
Only a few weeks ago, The Room in Verona moved to a new location across the street from where the salon had originally opened back in 2016. What most people…
A List of Women-Owned Businesses to Support in Bloomfield
We’ve compiled a list of women-owned businesses to support in Bloomfield for easy access and reference. From prestigious artists to educational leaders to fitness experts and beyond, there are such…
A List of Women-Owned Businesses in Montclair
We’ve compiled a list of women-owned businesses to support in Montclair (including co-owned businesses) for easy access and reference. From prestigious artists to educational leaders to fitness experts and beyond,…
Where to Get Botox + Fillers in the Montclair Area
Botox™ is an FDA-approved injectable that works to relax muscles. Most people associate the treatment with reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles around the face; however, it is commonly…
While Montclair and the surrounding areas have seen their fair share of celebrities – movie stars and music artists to authors and journalists – residents still get starstruck when the…
A Guide to Boutique Floral Shops in the Montclair Area
Some people only think about flowers when it comes to special occasions, holidays, or events but it’s almost always the perfect act of self-care. Flowers bring joy, warm up a…
A Guide to Gift Shops in the Montclair Area
‘Shop small’ is a mantra we should practice all year round. There are so many locally-owned gift shops in the area that the great supply chain disruption or a delay…
The Burgers You Need to Try in Montclair + Bloomfield ASAP
We’re firm believers that burgers should not be confined to the summertime backyard barbeque and should absolutely be enjoyed all year round. There are a number of restaurants in Montclair…
There is something delightfully indulgent about a meal that takes all the best parts of a restaurant’s menu and serves it at once. Brunch is really quite a genius creation,…