Montclair ‘s well-earned reputation as an elite food town is fully encapsulated on its idyllic Church Street. The small but stacked road features myriad dining options ranging from no-frills Beyond Pita falafels to fancy brunches at Raymond’s .

When anything opens or closes on this promenade-lined street, people take notice.

So after Italian eatery Scala di Nonna closed in February after 11 years on Church Street, many were left wondering what was next for the space. In late July, former “Top Chef” star Leia Gaccione moved in and opened The Saint Clair , a modern American eatery that pays homage to its prestigious address set on a contemporary stage.

Gaccione is best known in the Garden State for South + Pine , one of the top restaurants in Morristown . But she actually g

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