El Mundo Closing Frankfort Ave. Location: Will it Return?
El Mundo, long a fixture on Frankfort Avenue, announced this week it will close the restaurant Dec. 30.
Comfy Cow to Close Clifton Store
The Comfy Cow announced it will close its Clifton location.
Silver Dollar Welcomes Back Former Chef, General Manager
The Silver Dollar is welcoming the return of Chef Tyler Powell, and General Manager Nick Wilson.
Yellow Cactus Opens in Former Ramiro’s Location in Clifton; The Smokery Opens Next Door
The Yellow Cactus is open in the former Ramiro’s Cantina location, while The Smokery also opened next door.
Pregame Coffee Opens in Clifton
A Clifton neighborhood building that was legendarily known for Jerry Lotz’s quirky collection has completed its transformation, getting a new life as Pregame Coffee, which opened for business Monday, Aug. 1.
Dark Horse Tavern Opens in Former The Avenue Space
The owner of what recently was The Avenue, a pub and eatery on Frankfort Avenue, has rebranded the space the Dark Horse Tavern.
Eatz Vietnamese Restaurant Announces Move to Clifton
Eatz Vietnamese Restaurant announced it plans to move to a new location on Frankfort Avenue in Clifton.
Mondays at Frankfort Avenue Liquors is a Great Way to try New Bourbon — On a Budget
Mondays at Frankfort Avenue Liquors & Wine is where bartender Jesse is helping customers try new bourbons — on the cheap.
The Taste Bud: Hokkigai was the Lost Element in my Sushi Journey
When I was a kid, fried seafood was a favorite in my family, and that usually meant a “fish box”, with breaded cod or whitefish, fries, coleslaw and hush puppies. Hokkigai is a far cry from those days.
Classic Content: An Ode to Clifton … From the Past
I moved to the Clifton neighborhood in 2006, and I’ve seen it change in many ways over the past 15 years. But recently I ran across this piece, which I wrote March 27, 2007, and it was striking just how many businesses have come and gone. I don’t believe this piece was ever published, although I could be wrong. At any rate, here is a blast from Clifton’s past, seen through the eyes of a Cliftonite.