Save this email. Come back to it when you’re ready to shop, eat, or both. The greatest power we have as citizens to live our values and affect the world (besides voting) is how we spend our money. Join me in supporting some of the amazing black owned businesses in Montclair. Many of them will also have a presence at Montclair Pride on Saturday, June 10th downtown.
Cafe Moso
Best macaroni and cheese cheat meal in town, one of the first businesses to unabashedly embrace gender neutral bathrooms and where I may or may not be going for dinner tonight… check out Cafe Moso at 307 Orange Rd. and learn more here: https://www.cafemoso.com/
Mesob Ethiopian Restaurant
I was with Cory Booker the other night and he couldn’t stop raving about this place where I’ve also broken Injera with friends. Mesob Ethiopian Restaurant is a local gem offering the finest quality food for 20 years. Offering favorites for both vegans and meat lovers, all our food is prepared with imported Ethiopian spices and blended daily. Learn more at: www.mesobrestaurant.com
Sofistafunk – The Skirt Co.
Arlinda already wins my heart by sending me virtual love all the time. But she also does pop up shops all over Montclair by appointment. Explore her business and really fun couture at https://sofistafunk.com/ and contact her at info@sofistafunk.com
Montclair Flowers & Gifts
I love that I can call Chad, tell him the situation and he puts something together for me that is always beautiful and always reasonably priced and ready for pick-up when I swing by. It makes it so much easier for me than any of the online shops. Make Montclair Flowers and Gifts your top choice for your floral needs too. Check out their website: https://montclairflorist.net/ or visit in person at 324 Orange Road.
Johari – Bras and Undergarments
Celebrating 23 years in Montclair Center, expertly fitting women’s and teen bras and swimwear from AA to K Cup. Top Seller of Saxx Boxer for men. Learn more at: https://joharionline.com/
Montclair Brewery
Montclair Brewery is the Community Center we don’t have. Denise and Leo do everything for everyone, brew terrific beer and give back in so many ways. Go here for day drinking or night drinking and or takeaway products too. Learn more about the Brewery, event opportunities, delivery and more: https://www.montclairbrewery.com/
The Montclair Diner
Turkey burger deluxe is my go-to. Owner Eliot Mosby and I serve together on the Montclair Foundation Board and I get to see first hand just how much he cares and puts back into our community. Good food, good people, good business. Check them out on 613 Valley Road or learn more at: https://www.montclairdiner.com/ And now I’m hungry…
Integrated Healthcare of Montclair, LLC
Dr Tyran Mincey DC DIBAK CME, MH provides expert family wholistic healthcare services for more than 25 years and is loved by many in town. Learn more about the services at on their webpage at www.integratedhealthcare.us.
Kreme & Krumbs
“A dope ass ice cream shop” their ice cream is made from scratch in small batches using the finest ingredients. They enjoy creating complex ice cream flavor profiles. Experimenting with different chocolates, salts and vanillas. Hand-crafting their jams, curds and krumbles to mix-in their kreme. Everything they do in our kitchen is of quality and they truly hope you experience it in every bite or spoonful. I have… Check them out at 147 Bloomfield Avenue or at https://kremeandkrumbs.com/
Mind Your Beads and Seeds
A black women owned, mom and daughter gift garden at 147 Valley Road, they specialize in tropical plants, handmade jewelry and other gift items. They also love to party and have great paint a pot events and private parties. They also do repotting, in home consultations and set design. Learn more: https://mindyourbeadsandseeds.com/
Coffee and Cornbread
PB &J, pizza and coke, coffee and cornbread — how do we choose the greatest pairing among these? I choose all. But when I need a spirit boost, I go and visit my girls Monique and Monica who are the small business model of perseverance. Not only do they have a great product but everything is also health conscious and sourced responsibly too. Check them out in Upper Montclair Plaza or at: https://www.coffeeandcornbread.com/
Our friends at The Montclair Girl, did a terrific job pulling together an even bigger list. Check it out to learn more and see some of the businesses I didn’t get to include here.
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