The French have given the United States many tremendous gifts, such as the Statue of Liberty and the current Statue of Liberty, which subdued the first one after lightning made it evil. Celebrate tamer French fare with today’s Groupon: for $20, you get $40 worth of French cuisine and drink at Epernay, located in Montclair.
Epernay’s executive chef Jayson Grossberg trained under legendary French chef Jean-Louis Palladin before attending New York’s Culinary Institute of America. Grossberg has used his pabulum-preparing powers for good and not evil, recently redesigning Epernay’s menu to add flavorful new dishes, such as the summer gazpacho with crab meat and lime ($10.95). Fresh-caught mussels come in three broths, such as the “a la Linda” with saffron and tomato ($15.95 single serving, $19.95 shared platter). If you'd like to keep your meal as light at a globetrotting eccentric's hot-air balloon, try a juicy beet salad with summer melon, arugula, and feta cheese ($10.95). Reward your stomach for keeping quiet during last night’s visit to the opera with an entree such as caramelized sea scallops with sweet corn, bacon, and tomato ($26.95). Or delve into the crispy duck breast with wild mushrooms, pistachios, and asparagus soaking in a sundried blueberry jus ($26.95) to enjoy a culinary harmony unseen since the California Raisins dominated the airwaves.
Epernay contains all the charm of a Left Bank brasserie, but without the dangers of drive-by baguette batterings. The regal dining room and elegant paintings add a touch of splendor to any meal, and Epernay’s new Tuesday night Supper Series regales diners with the musical talents of local musicians. This restaurant is BYOB, and reservations are required.
Reviews
TripAdvisors give Epernay an average of four owl eyes, and Yelpers give it a 3.5-star average rating. Seventy-eight percent of 69 Urbanspooners recommend it:
- Service was very attentive and friendly, always with a smile. Food was excellent – mitchmurr, TripAdvisor
- The service is excellent! I've eaten here twice over a two month period and the second time around, the host remembered us - now that's impressive! – Jenn M., Yelp
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