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Samba Montclair: Out on the Town for Home-Style Cooking (via http://www.jerseybites.com)
Until recently, my idea of Brazilian fare included images of meat—and lots of it. Since I don’t eat red meat, I’ve always considered Brazilian food something that’s probably really great, but just not for me. That all changed one night this summer when I made my first visit to Samba in Montclair…
Mr. Hot and I recently enjoyed some decadent Brazilian desserts at Samba Montclair.
We sat outside and sampled Guava Mousse, Brazilian Carrot Cake - with chocolate rather than the traditional cream cheese - Passion Fruit Mousse, and Flan. All so refreshing and satisfying!
After our desserts, Ilson Goncalves, the owner of Samba Montclair, brought over a iron vessel filled with tiny gluten-free Brazilian yucca rolls.
Owner, Ilson GoncalvesGet ready to Samba Montclair! Within about a month, Park St. Gourmet, which opened last December at 7 Park Street, Montclair, will be transformed into a Brazilian restaurant, appropriately named, Samba Montclair!
According to Ilson Goncalves, the 30 year-old owner of Park St. Gourmet, the incredibly charming eatery, beautifully decorated of reclaimed wood, copper cookware, and silver trays, will retain their breakfast and lunch menu, but will change the signage and add an evening menu featuring traditional Brazilian fare, and weekly entertainment.