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TASTEMAKERS
Dining out in Montclair has never
been better, thanks in large part
to these three talented chefs
THE BRAND
40 WHEN
YOU BUILD IS
YOUR OWN
Trae Bodge has made herself
a go-to media shopping expert
PERFECT
42 THE
PRESENTS
Gifts to give the people
on your “nice” list
IS FOR
46 CHRISTMAS
KIDS (AT HEART)
Family fun begins with
decking the halls
54 SWEET BUSINESS
Upper Montclair resident
Robb Turner taps into
maple syrup success
departments
8
12
18
22
24
28
30
58
60
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EDITOR’S LETTER
BUZZWORTHY
LIST
NEIGHBORS
ARTS & MEDIA
FLAVOR
AT HOME
SOCIAL SCENE
DINING REVIEW
VINTAGE PHOTO
ON THIS PAGE
Holiday cards are strung up above the Placeks’ fireplace.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANNE-MARIE CARUSO
ON THE COVER
MishMish chef-owner Meny Vaknin welcomes guests
to Marcel Bakery & Kitchen, his new eatery.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY AMY NEWMAN
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