Frijoles Cali

Chimichanga Mahi Mahi filled, rice, & cheese, deep fried

Shrimp Quesadilla

Fish or Shrimp Taco $3.99 grilled mahi-mahi or grilled shrimp, cabbage mix & dressing on a flour tortilla

They make their own taco shells....

Homemade Brownie

Free Chips n Salsa..

Strong Sangria

http://www.frijolescantina.com/tablet/index.html

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Houlihan solo

When you don't expect anything from a chain restaurant and they prove you wrong with this dish

Boy was I happy with myself when I stumbled across this place before going shopping for loved one... I had to take a picture of this beauty before the plate disappeared.... 

Seared Georges Bank Scallops*.......................$21.99

Half pound of over sized sea scallops served

over lemon-asparagus risotto with baby-greens and basil-infused olive oil

http://www.houlihans.com/eats-and-drinks/menu/dinner/paramus

do yourself a favor and stop byt this establishment!!!

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Harlem tavern

Jalepeno Mac n cheese was the bomb. com.... It looks small but it's plenty big.. the picture does not justify the awesomeness this dish has... I need to replicate this dish at home 

The calamari was okay... I could have done without it....

My friend had the mushroom Mac n cheese and she too loved it... 

I would go back for the drinks as well as try other dishes (and get my mac n cheese to go so I can indulge like the skinny fat girl that I am) LOL

http://harlemtavern.com/menus/

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Brunch at Sugar Freak

Hot Roast Beef-N-Gravy Black Eye Peas

My friend enjoyed her dish as well as her husband... I tried the rice only and that was really well prepared.

Banging French Toast

This was nice and light, unfortunately we shared... so it disappeared right after the picture was taken LOL 

Louisiana Macaroni and Cheese

Crawfish mac n cheese was a mazing!!!!!

I wish I new how they made it taste so good... 

I would def recommend this place for brunch!!!

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Sabor Peru ( Dinner Night) ( Bday Continued) ( Groupon)

Whole grilled Peruvian Calamari special

When I say this is the best calamari I ever had in my life please believe I am telling you the truth!

The marinate that this  beautiful piece had on it was beyond delicious I could not stop adding more and more onto my plate

I almost ordered another plate of this but we had dinner to devour so that help us back 

You must find and try this dish 

Pargo Rojo

MP

Fresh whole Brazilian Red Snapper grilled or fried to perfection served with yuca & sweet banana

I hate dried fried red snapper, This fish was still really juicy and packed with flavor! The fried clams were something unexpected and I swear I will have to get this groupon one more time!!!

Jalea Sin Ropas

23

Grilled fish & seafood sauteed with garlic & soy served with white rice & salsa criolla

This was hands down the most flavorful dish I ever had. The fish was nicely fried then covered with this most flavorful sauce and seafood I could ever imagine

Tres Leches

We devoured this and it was so damn worth it!!

Please what ever you do... Try Peruvian food and make sure you give this place a chance!!

http://www.saborperunj.com/menu.html

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Eats on Lex (bday dinner # ??)

After Sharing 24 oysters with my friend, We decided we needed MOE food

So we got: 

EATS Mac & Cheese  15

Four Cheese Blend · Chopped Shrimp · Breadcrumb Crust

This Mac n Cheese is AMAZING I went home wanting more and wishing I had a chance to order on to go!!! The bits of shrimp were really good and the sauce/ cheese oMg ugh I want more now 

Ahi Tuna and Shrimp Ceviche  14​

Citrus Marinade · Fresh Tomato Salsa · House Fried Chips

I'm not a tuna fan... So I don't really have much to say about this besides the flavors were there and the chips were hand made!

Drink Pictures that didn't make to the blog post but were really good!:

Take Me Home Martini

Mango Nectar, Fresh Lime, Citron Vodka, Tequila​

Fresh Cucumber Martini

Fresh Cucumber Puree, Lemon Juice, Citron Vodka

I would recommend going here.. it's nice and small and very friendly

http://www.eatsonlex.com/#!dinner-menu/c1h6k

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Eggplant meatballs

Eggplant "Meatballs"Skinnytaste.com
Servings: 6 • Size: 4 meatballs • Old Points: 6 pts • Points+: 7 pts
Calories: 259 • Fat: 12 g • Protein: 9 g • Carb: 30 g • Fiber: 6 g • Sugar: 7 g
Sodium: 1180 mg • Cholesterol: 39 mg

Ingredients:

• cooking spray
• 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/4 lbs unpeeled eggplant, cut into 1-inch pieces
• kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 tbsp chopped basil, plus leaves for garnish
• 1 1/2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs 
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 ounces Pecorino Romano cheese, freshly grated, plus more for serving
• 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 1 (25.25 ounce jar) DeLallo Pomodoro sauce
• part skim ricotta cheese, for serving (optional)

Directions:

Heat the oven to 375°F. Spray a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.

Place 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. When hot add the eggplant and 1/4 cup water. Season with salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring occasionally until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to the bowl of a food processor and pulse a few times.

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Mason Madrid ( My Birthday Dinner #3)

I was refereed to this place by my step mom as she and a few people she knows frequent for special occasions

I was more than excited to try this place after getting so many reviews from people 

Here is a caipirinha, one of my favorite drinks lately... I event went as far as buying the special Rum just to make it at home... and guess what... the bottle is almost done... hahahaha

My Fiance ordered the frozen strawberry margarita which was surprisingly good and slightly creamy! 

To go with our dinner we ordered the champagne Sangria.. Oh boy am I mad I did not ask what champagne they used so that I could recreate this drink on my own!!!

It was beyond delicious and crisp... I will go back for happy hour and have my own pitcher and then ask!

FRIED CALAMARI

Served with tomato Sauce

$10.95

This is what you call well seasoned and fresh calamari... I've have really bad calamari in my day and boy was I glad this was not an epic fail !!!

Each entree comes with a choice of soup or salad, The soup had meat in it so we both got the salad

The table receives a plate of rice and chips with their order which is really nice. I loved the taste of that saffron rice on its own 

OMG was it good and flavorfull... Guilty please for me

PAN SEARED CHILEAN SEA BASS/LEMON CAPERS SAUCE/SHRIMP /SAUTEED SPINACH

$32.95

Let me start off by saying this dish simply melted in my mouth. It was well seasoned

Light

Fresh

To

Die 

FOR

I'm dreaming about it right now and honestly am thinking about going back there after this post!!

PAELLA MARINERA

Clams, Mussels, Shrimp and Scallops

in Saffron Rice

$20.95

Here's what my Fiance had and his dish was spectacular. They gave so much we thankfully had leftovers for the next day!

The lobster was an added bonus to the dish and I quite frankly and glad the waiter suggested it!

TRES LECHES

My mini birthday cake was good! I was already stuffed at this point but I was able to scarf down half of this and it was really good

Of all the reviews I had prior to coming here, I see why this place was recommended to me, and why I am recommending it to you! 

http://www.mesonmadrid.com/

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Mason madrid first time

FRIED CALAMARI

 

Caparhina

Champagne Sangria

Salad with all dinner options... any dressing

PAN SEARED CHILEAN SEA BASS

LEMON CAPERS SAUCE/SHRIMP /SAUTEED SPINACH

Fried Potatoes

Saffron Rice

PAELLA MARINERA

Clams, Mussels, Shrimp and Scallops

in Saffron Rice

TRES LECHES

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Pintxo y Tapas (Bday Dinner #2)

This place was nice, but the service was not the greatest...

Paella Marinera$29.95

Clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops and lobster in saffron rice

My Hubby got this and it was really good. The mini Lobsters int his dis was so delicious. I loved the extra saffron taste in the rice... 

The waiter was horrible, he gave us a weird plate of veggies... It tasted good but It better not be on the bill!

Crepe de Txangurro $9.95

Crepes filled with crabmeat in piquillo pepper sauce

These crepes were delicious.. sad that it was so light and left you wanting more...

Salmon Relleno$25.95

De Cangrejo Al Vino

Salmon stuffed with crabmeat in wine sauce – allow 30 minutes for preparation

This was worth the wait... The sauce was really nice and light and the saffron rice from Hubby's dish made this even more delicious!!

I would like to go back but just to chill at the bar, we had a lot of issues in the dinning room, but the food was good enough to stay... We had sangria but I forgot to take a picture...

http://pintxotapas.com/menu/dinner-menu/

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Sabor peru

Grilled octopus. 

The dipping sauce that came with this marinated grilled octopus was breath taking... I hate it when I get a dish and I want to cry because it's so DAMN good. I have never and will never have such a high standard to this type of dish in my life ever... This is a must Try!!!

Whole Fried Snapper with other seafood and veggies.

If you never had Peruvian food before, you are doing your self a GREAT disservice. I mean the portions, the flavors, the love that is put into any and every dish is Knock your socks off Delicious. 

This dish right here is a one person serving, but could easily feed two or three depending on what else you order. I mean OMG  I have no words... just go and visit this place immediately!!

You already know I'm going to say go try this Place... make sure to make a reservation and check what  day's they are open.

https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/sabor-peru-restaurant-rutherford

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Vesta pizza

This was one of the Best lunches I ever had in Jersey!!!

I started off with a flight of their local beers. What I could remember, I had a local Pumpkin, a Pilsner, Don't remember or care for the Stout and the Chimay

Of the 4 I loved the pumpkin and the Chimay 

Obviously I liked the Pumpkin a bit more!!!

 

Now for the food!!!

Here we have the Thursday special, and the main reason I walked into the place!! ( I held off eating lunch in the office to just get down here for this) I was not disappointed!! 

Ciabatta of the Day $13

Thursday

Blackened Flounder- blackened flounder, arugula, cherry tomato, chipotle mayo

The Description alone should explain how awesome this was!!! The bread was fresh, the fish was seasoned well and the Fried OMG the fries were soo freaking awesome... I had to save half and share with My hubby, and also So I could savor another bite later LOL

They are known for their Pizza... So I got the Margarita 

It was good... but I think the sandwich blew it out of the water... It was goo though... just not better than the sandwich LOL

http://www.vestapizzeria.com/lunch/

I would def recommend going here for a lunch or happy our! very good food and people

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