Just a few days before my cookbook went to print, I wrote the very personal epilogue, which in part read: Being a small business owner requires resiliency, persistence, and flexibility. These traits have been called upon every day while operating my restaurant. This is even more true as I finish writing this cookbook from my …
Sweet. Savory. Social. The Vanillamore Cookbook My heart is bursting with pride to announce that my first cookbook, Sweet. Savory. Social., is now available to order! About Sweet. Savory. Social. Whether you are an aspiring pastry chef or a beginner home cook, getting into the kitchen to explore flavor and technique has become a popular …
Sweet. Savory. Social. The Vanillamore Cookbook – Now Available! Read More »
I’ve been putting off writing my next blog. Why? No good reason, just the usual excuses of “I’m too busy with this or that to sit down and put my thoughts down,” but let’s face it – I’ve been working an average of 85 hours a week, every week, for the last three years. There …
As the owner of Vanillamore, I work to push myself to be a step above, always striving to add my own personal touch to everything that is created at the restaurant. When I’m not cooking on the line during a busy service, I find joy in chatting with customers, welcoming them to the restaurant, and …
Over the last 19 months, since opening the doors at Vanillamore, I’ve started writing this blog several times. My business has experienced many significant changes during this period, and I finally feel that I see a path towards what I would consider success. It’s exciting to feel that my restaurant represents my personal food style, …
Our Sweet & Savory Path Forward : A Check-In & Lessons Learned Read More »
After a whirlwind Soft Opening week that far surpassed my expectations, today, Tuesday September 26th is our official Grand Opening! The night before our soft opening, I compiled a series of panoramic photos that I took throughout the build-out. It was an emotional moment to see that all of the frustrations and roadblocks that we …
It’s official: Vanillamore is open for business! Read More »
Building Our Team Building “Team Vanillamore” has been a top priority for the last 3 YEARS! From the very beginning, our focus has always been on being surrounded by right team, as I’ve written about a bit in previous blog posts. While this has been instrumental in getting us to this point, it’s now time …
The journey of opening a restaurant brings new lessons every day. Through every step, I am learning about the actual process of getting the doors open as well as learning about myself and who I am going to be as a business owner. It’s hard not to think “no one is going to take me …
We Found a Home! “Good things come to those who wait” really reigns true for us on this one. We signed a lease for our restaurant in Montclair NJ! Over the next several months as we fit-out our space, I will be posting on this blog to share some of our entrepreneurship adventures. We had …
We are so excited to announce our first e-commerce product! Available now on our website! Handcrafted S’mores Candy Bars A Vanillamore™ take on the classic s’more, this trio of handcrafted candy bars will delight your palette. Each of the three flavors will provide you with a unique tasting experience. Your candy bars will arrive in …
