Lunch Hot Spots: Samba Montclair

by Melody Kettle


Next up on Montclair’s Lunch Hot Spots is Ilson Goncalves’ Samba Montclair.

It's no secret: I love Samba Montclair; the homestyle Brazilian food, the mellow vibe, the colors, the antiques,  and I love lunch at Samba!

Why? Quality and value.  Samba Montclair has one of the most sensitive lunch menu price points in Montclair. The menu offers grilled panini’s served on Balthazar Ciabatta

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Lunch Hot Spots: Costanera in Montclair

by Melody Kettle


Costanera, Cocina Peruana located at 511 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, makes the Hot From The Kettle Lunch Hot Spot List!

Featuring two price options, $11.95 or $14.95, for an all-inclusive lunch, offering a choice of entree, and soup (Aguadito de Pollo or Crema de Frijole Negros) or salad, and choice of a traditional Peruvian side, and beverage - - Costanera's lunch menu is indeed a bargain to be had.

I recently enjoyed a lunch with new HFTK music writer, Meg Beattie Patrick.

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