CONTENTS
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EDIBLE ARCHITECTURE
Molli Dowd’s Edible Estates recreates homes in gingerbread
CHRISTMAS AS IT SHOULD BE (CHILLY)
A Florida native celebrates the holiday of her dreams in Montclair
GOING TO THE SOURCE
From beer to bread, The MC Hotel offers home-grown goodies
RETAIL, MEET RESALE
Everything old is new again in these recommerce hot spots
BREATHING EASIER
Three women join forces to help others quell anxiety
CRITIC RAVES
Montclair Magazine contributor and northjersey.com food editor
Esther Davidowitz names these area desserts tops
HOLIDAY 2019 MONTCLAIR MAGAZINE
EDITOR’S LETTER
BUZZWORTHY
LIST
NEIGHBORS
FLAVOR
DINING REVIEW
VINTAGE PHOTO
ON THIS PAGE
Maple Pot de Crème from Turtle + the Wolf, Montclair
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL KARAS
ON THE COVER
Molli Dowd creates an edible estate.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANNE-MARIE CARUSO