Montclair, New Jersey’s food scene thrives with new Italian restaurant and bustling farmers market

Sapori Montclair, a family‑owned Italian fine‑dining restaurant, opened in 2024 at 9 Park Street in Montclair, New Jersey. The eatery emphasizes authentic recipes, premium ingredients and weekly experiences such as tableside Cacio e Pepe served inside a cheese wheel, a prix‑fixe menu on weekdays, BYOB policy and live violin music on Fridays.

The Montclair Farmers Market, founded in 1993 by local resident Gray Russell, operates year‑round on Saturdays at 86 Walnut Street beside the train station. With more than 40 vendors, the market offers fresh produce, meat, dairy and artisan foods, supporting regional growers and providing residents with seasonal, locally sourced options.