FAVORITE WINE MERCHANT AMANTI VINO
FAVORITE ITALIAN
RESTAURANT FASCINO
FAVORITE FINE-DINING RESTAURANT FASCINO
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COMPILED BY CINDY SCHWEICH HANDLER
AMANTI VINOPHOTOS STYLED BY HEATHER ZWAIN
HAIR BY MARLENE TREMARCO, BANGZ SALON & WELLNESSSPA, MONTCLAIR
MAKEUP BY YUBYLEOCE, BOBBI BROWNSTUDIO, MONTCLAIR
SHARON SEVRENS WEARS BB DAKOTA TURTLENECK SWEATER $ 85; ZENZII TURQUOISE AND GOLD BRACELET $ 28, BOTH FROM WAKEFIELD & YORK, MONTCLAIR
FAVORITE WINE MERCHANT AMANTI VINO
30 CHURCH ST., MONTCLAIR 973-509-9463 AMANTIVINO. COM
Whether you’ re a regular of this lovely wine palace, or out for dinner on Church Street and looking for an accompaniment to your meal, customers at Amanti Vino appreciate the focus on boutique, artisanal wines, the tasting opportunities and the recommendations ofthe well-informed staff. Not to mention that the delivery option has included bringing orders to disembarking train commuters. What couldbe betterthan that?
FAVORITE ITALIAN
RESTAURANT FASCINO
331 BLOOMFIELD AVE., MONTCLAIR 973-233-0350
FASCINORESTAURANT. COM
Competitioninthiscategory is especially heavy, but la corona this year goes to Fascino. The restaurant’ s motto may be“ Italian without borders,” but the excellent pasta dishes and delicate, fresh seasonings say,“ That’ sItalian.”
FAVORITE FINE-DINING RESTAURANT FASCINO
Along-timefavoritewithMontclair gourmands as well as the Zagat restaurant survey, Fascino boasts an expansive, elegant dining room and food that’ s equally attractive and delicious. Popular items include mascarpone polenta fries, cornmealcrusted calamariand buttermilk bakedchicken, plus thedesserts bakedbyCynthia DePersio, chef Ryan DePersio’ s talented mom. A tasting menu allows diners to mixand match from fivecourses.
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