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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…
For those culinary connoisseurs weary of counting themselves among the bridge and tunnel crowd- there's a new restaurant this side of the Hudson that promises NYC style dining minus the hassle and hefty price tag.
JUST Restaurant in Old Bridge offers an impressive menu, interior, and bar scene that rivals pricier city alternatives. Though situated in an inauspicious location, JUST immediately impresses once you walk through the front door, with modern clean lines, jewel tone lighting, and a beautiful onyx bar.
Everybody's a critic; food writers, restaurant reviewers, and dare I say, food bloggers. But what are they good for?
Here's another Out of the Frying Pan guest editorial from the Culinary Mercenary!
Like an elevator in a horror movie, our economy has once again plummeted just short of that ground floor saving use from a certain terrifying and tragic ending. Our country is yet again being thrown into a state of panic and furthermore people are becoming sick and tired of being scared. So, how you may ask, does this tie into the restaurant world?