Telegenic and knowledgeable, Sharon Sevrens' expertise is sought frequently by the press, as in this Wall Street Journal article, "Serving Montclair's Palate." She's been seen on “Today” in a July 4th All-American wine segment and About.com filmed her for their instructional wine video series. Sharon and the store have also been featured on CNBC, Channel 2 News, and News12 NJ in addition to frequent coverage in The Star-Ledger and New Jersey Monthly. 

Sharon sits on the boards of the Clara Maass Medical Center Foundation and Intensive Therapeutics. She is also Co-Executive Vice President of the Montclair Food + Wine Festival. Additionally, she is also an active volunteer with Junior League of Montclair-Newark, local schools, and community-improvement efforts. 

Born in London and raised in Denver, CO and Bryn Mawr, PA, Sharon currently resides in Montclair with her husband, two children, and two dogs. Rufus, the eldest, is an amiable yellow lab and the official store mascot.

Our Chef, Richard Krug.

Chef Richard Krug is a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, and has worked in some of the finest establishments in NYC, including the renowned Oyster Bar at Grand Central Station. Prior to Orange Lawn he was the Chef de Cuisine at Restaurant Lorena's in Maplewood, NJ and Executive Chef at Whispers Restaurant in Spring Lake, NJ.  Two of the most highly rated restaurants in the Northeast. 

Chef Krug has been a participant in the local and sustainable movement for over a decade.  His dishes are created with Mediterranean and Middle Eastern influence.  As the Chef and owner of Krug Catering at Orange Lawn Tennis Club, he continues to provide a delicious, and distinct experience by using local ingredients and global spice.