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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
Ilson Goncalves, owner of Montclair’s hottest new restaurant, Samba Montclair, recently stopped into the Kettle Kitchen to demonstrate how to make traditional Brazilian Passion Fruit Mousse (Mousse de Maracuja).
According to llson, “all the Moms in Brazil make it.” I could see why: it’s totally easy! If you’re a little late on planning your Valentine’s Day meal, this recipe is the perfect option for something quick and delicious.
Watch the video to see how you can blend up Passion Fruit Mousse at home. All you need is a blender and a refrigerator. Ilson also suggests experimenting with your favorite flavors - pomegranate, peach, mango, guava, what ever you like! Go for it!
Click through for the video and recipe!
Michael and Ariane DuarteThe results of Hot From The Kettle's first annual Montclair's Sexiest Restaurant Poll are in!
After a total of 7,958 votes, Michael and Ariane Duarte's CulinAriane, located at 33 Walnut St., has been voted Montclair's Sexiest Restaurant garnering 4,141 votes!
Ilson Goncalves' Samba Montclair, located at 7 Park St., led the charge for most of the poll but fell short,coming in at a respectable second place with 3,646 votes.
So what does this mean to the restaurant patrons of Montclair? I'll improvise on one of my husband's favorite sayings: "Double your pleasure, double your fun. Dine at two sexy restaurants instead of just one." You know that's right!
Let us all be thankful to fan clubs and social media for this explosive poll. Happy Valentine's Day from Hot From The Kettle.
Click Here for CulinAriane's Valentine's Day menu.