CONTENTS
H O L I DAY 2 0 1 7
features
25 TASTEMAKERS
Dining out in our area has never
been better, thanks in large part to
these three chefs
EATING
34 HEALTHY
IS VITAL
Executive chef Kwame Williams
shares his love of food, family and
healthy eating
THE SEASON FOR
38 ’TIS
SHARING MEMORIES
Christmas decorations remind a
family of happy times, and help
create new ones
departments
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EDITOR’S LETTER
BUZZWORTHY
LIST
NEIGHBORS
AT HOME
FLAVOR
BE SOCIAL
DINING REVIEW
VINTAGE PHOTO
POLLS OPEN
NOW THROUGH
DECEMBER 13
2018
SEE DETAILS ON PAGE 50
ON THIS PAGE
Roasted carrot soup with hazelnut crumbs prepared by
Ryan Ehren of Common Lot in Millburn.
ON THE COVER
South Orange native Kwame Williams is the chef-owner
of Vital in Montclair.
BOTH PHOTOS BY ANNE-MARIE CARUSO
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