Maison & Société: The Evolution of Moso

How Zina Floyd and Chef Ameer Are Shaping the Future of Dining and Creativity in Montclair

There are transformations that refresh — and then there are transformations that redefine.

When Moso Café, once one of Montclair’s most magnetic eateries, closed its doors, it left behind more than just a local favorite. It left behind an energy — a creative pulse that demanded to evolve.

Now, that legacy lives on through Maison by Blue Ocean and Société, the bold new collaboration between Zina Floyd, Moso’s visionary founder, and Chef Ameer Natson, the acclaimed culinary innovator, entrepreneur, and creative force behind Blue Ocean Hospitality.

Together, they have reimagined Moso’s foundation into a destination that celebrates flavor, creativity, and community — ushering in a new era of intimate luxury and culinary innovation in Montclair.

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🥂 From Moso to Maison: A Legacy Elevated

Zina Floyd built Moso with heart — a space that welcomed artists, families, and food lovers from every corner of Montclair. It was soulful, stylish, and full of life.

When she met Chef Ameer, their visions aligned instantly. Both shared a deep belief in food as art — not just something to eat, but something to feel.

“Maison is a house built on flavor and feeling,” says Chef Ameer. “It’s where intimacy meets artistry, and every moment is curated with intention.”

That belief became Maison, a rebirth of Moso’s warmth and creativity — now refined into a luxury private dining experience that blends culinary craftsmanship, design, and storytelling.

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🍽 The Maison Experience: Intimate, Artistic, and Expansive

Maison has quickly become the heartbeat of modern dining in Montclair. Guests can enjoy private chef dinners, intimate tasting experiences, and pop-up family-style events that blur the line between fine dining and soulful connection.

And Maison isn’t confined to its walls. With off-premise catering, luxury charcuterie spreads, and chef-curated experiences, the Maison team brings The Art of Intimate Dining to homes, estates, and creative spaces across the region.

“Maison is more than an event — it’s an atmosphere,” says Zina Floyd. “We want every experience to feel intentional, artistic, and deeply personal.”

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🌿 A Creative Hub for Culinary Entrepreneurs

Beyond private dining, Maison has emerged as a hub for creative and food & beverage entrepreneurs — a space where innovation and collaboration thrive.

The Maison venue can be rented for culinary pop-ups, workshops, chef collaborations, brand activations, cooking classes, podcasts, and food-centered creative projects.

It’s a stage for chefs and creators who want to express their artistry and connect with audiences in new ways — backed by the elegance, infrastructure, and aesthetic Maison is known for.

“We wanted to create a home for culinary dreamers,” Ameer shares. “Maison is where chefs, creators, and entrepreneurs come to experiment, collaborate, and elevate their craft.”

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✨ Société: Where Culture Meets Conversation

Maison’s sister concept, Société, extends the experience — a members-style speakeasy and cultural lounge that celebrates artistry, community, and conversation.

From chef dinners and podcast tapings to curated tastings and private creative events, Société embodies the same spirit that made Moso special — now elevated for a new era of entrepreneurs, tastemakers, and creatives.

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🌊 The Future: Flavor, Faith & Feeling

With Zina Floyd’s vision and Chef Ameer Natson’s innovation, Maison & Société stand as symbols of what’s possible when creativity meets purpose.

They’ve transformed a local favorite into a culinary and cultural powerhouse — blending food, design, and hospitality into something Montclair has never seen before.

From pop-up dinners and luxury catering to private chef experiences and creative residencies, Maison is not just rewriting Montclair’s dining story — it’s defining the future of it.

“Maison is the evolution of everything we loved about Moso,” says Zina Floyd. “It’s soulful, intentional, and built for creators who want to make something meaningful.”

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🌿 Maison by Moso

The Art of Intimate Dining. The Future of Culinary Creativity.
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