Tapas in jersey

Crepe de Txangurro

Crepes filled with crabmeat in piquillo pepper sauce

Salmon Relleno

De Cangrejo Al Vino

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

Mixed Veggies

Paella Marinera

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

I would love to go back for a happy hour

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

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Mambo tea house

Seafood Paella Paella Marinera

Spaniard style rice with lobster, shrimp, squid, clam, mussel

This was a great dish... My love enjoyed it... I enjoyed it as well... The lobster part was fun to eat the most.. and the rice wasn't too soggy... which was my other favorite  part.

Fried Whole Snapper Pargo Frito

Crispy whole red snapper with coconut and ginger sauce served with Caribbean shrimp fried rice 

The fried shrimp plantain rice is amazing.. The only issue was the fish was a little too dry when it fried.... Other then that it was a great dinner.

http://www.mamboteahousenj.com/dinner

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DHOOM Groupon

This was a free Appetizer compliments of the chef... Couldn't remember what it was exactly.. But it was nice.

Flambeed Tandoori Lobster

Lobster tail, coconut milk, white wine, garlic cooked in the tandoor, flambeed with Indian rum

This was my coupon Dinner choice! OMG was this the Best Lobster I ever had! It was grilled and seasoned to perfection. The rice was amazing and the extra sauce was divine!!!

Steamed Coconut Halibut 

Steamed in banana leaves, coconut, cilantro and sesame paste. Served with green pea pilaf.

This was my Fiance' dish and it was nice but nothing compared to my lobster... we both finished his dish and then indulged into the lobster together!

These are part of the complimentary appetizers that the chef sent. It was a fish ball of some sort and was really nice!

Burfee 

One of the most popular sweets in India - diamond shaped usually made from nuts and milk. Served with a coconut & vanilla flavored sauce

This was okay.......

I would highly recommend this place. I am counting the days until I go again!

https://www.dhoomnjny.com/food-menu/

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Vivo Groupon

This Groupon sounded like a regular old Groupon.... But boy oh BOY did we get an amazing surprise.

As you can see I could Barely get the full photo of this without missing a few pieces of bread!! That dip was beyond belief... Sun dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and a whole bunch of herbs and spices according to the waiter.... I will try to recreate this soon as well!!!

Peach Sangria... We had two of these and after the night was over, we had to walk around the bloc to ensure we were sober enough to get home LOL

Vieiras

Seared scallops, cinnamon, aioli, paprika oil, potato comfit, romesco

This right here was really good.. I can make this at home, What shocked me was when My hubby ate all the onions... Hats off the the chef!

Salmon con Spinacas

Seared salmon with sautéed spinach, bechamel & white truffle oil

This Salmon was to die for... If this place wasn't so far, I'd go back for this and a glass of wine... the portion was good for sharing, but even better if you wanted it for yourself.... I would love to recreate this dish at home soon!

Paella Valenciana

Lobster tail, shrimp, clams, mussels, chicken, chorizo, sofrito, saffron rice

This is the Paella for two... We got the seafood one of course and I must say, In all my life eating Paella and not really enjoying it, this was by far the BEST paella I ever had.... The flavors and portions of everything was just phenomenal. . The rice was not too soggy, the sauce and seafood were cooked to perfection, not over cooked... I mean OMG was this great...

Crema CatalanaHomemade custard topped with crystallized sugar

Desert was beyond amazing!!! My hubby usually does not like creme brule but the waiter insisted that we try it and oh my was it worth out wild!!

I wish We could take the chef home with us!!

I would definetly recommend this place!! I am actually going to buy another Groupon TODAY!!!

http://www.ivivodoyou.com/restaurant/menu/

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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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Pampano (Coupon)

Romance is in the air! Did somebody say Coupon and a great deal at that?? Well Here is one of the best Groupon Dates I've been on and most affordable one at that. 

What you get for 

• $59 for a three-course, upscale prix fixe Mexican dinner for two ($110 value)
• Includes Two apps, Two Entree's and Two Deserts
• Drinks not included....

SANGRIAS

MANGO PEACH 

vino blanco / peach schnapps / mango / peach

So this wasn't included, but we didn't care and ordered a pitcher. It wasn't strong but it was really tasty. I will try and make this at home for a party or something. So summery or Spring like.

 Small Pitcher 30

ENSALADA MIXTA 

mixed greens / jicama / avocado / mango / serrano pepper vinaigrette 13

This was one of the appetizers/ salads. I wonder what the real size is because of the price on the regular menu versus the groupon deal. Any who.... It was a tangy and appetizing salad. The jicama and the avocado was a really nice combo in this salad. I would def try this once again.

CAMARON 

shrimp / habanero sauce / cilantro / red onion 15

This is the second best Ceviche I've had being that it's my second time only having it. Really well flavored, I tasted like a passion fruit background with that awesome lime kick at the end. Very light and fresh flavors. I really enjoyed the big pieces, but not overly big. You could enjoy every ingredient in one bite. Very romantic!

ROBALO PLACIDO 

pan seared black sea bass / roasted tomato-chipotle enchilada / black bean tru e purée / plantain chutney 30

My entree was delicious. Very artsy and different. I never had something like this before. The Sea bass was nicly seasoned, and the veggies were all cooked well. What blew my mind was the drizzle of truffle oil and the enchilada woah! Amazing dish all together.

MARISCADA 

bay scallops / calamari / shrimp / octopus / cilantro rice / achiote coconut sauce / grilled pineapple 30

My boo's dish was equally as amazing. The RICE was out of this world. We need to try and recreate this at home at some point. All the seafood was cooked to perfection, and then the sauce, Omg I had to stop picking at his plate in order to finish mine, and when I was done with mine I wanted to eat more of his!

Helados 

y Nieves assorted gelato & sorbets

Caramel Gelato and Coconut Gelato

His desert was cool... Not much to elaborate on but that one was coconut and the other was caramel. 

CHOCOFLAN

dark chocolate / caramel flan / candied pecans / 10

This Flan was decadent to say the least. I had a really good time eating this. Very different, Only thing I wanted though was it to taste a little more that dulce de leche... but beggers can't be choosers. 

I feel as though another groupon here will do, regular price would be pushing it. From the looks of it, it's a date night place or an office happy hour spot. Either way, there needs to be an incentive like a cheaper meal to go back, with out that I wouldn't really press it. 

http://www.richardsandoval.com/pampano/

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Bistro ten 18

Lets talk about a great date night on the upper east side. Very lovely area, upscale dining and family driven neighborhood.

BRANDY ALEXANDER, 

brandy, crème de cacao, cream, fresh nutmeg, 

New Fave Drink!!! I must make it at home 

Riesling,

 HERMANN WEIMER, 

“Dry” Finger Lakes, 

New York 2013 

Sweet wine, Not too bad, 

Crispy Long Island Calamari 

anchovy aioli, parsley salad, lemon 

13.00

These were cool...

Seared Local Sea Scallops oyster & 

shitake mushroom, peas, potato rosti 

15.00

These Scallops melt in your mouth, I'm not a fan of Mushrooms, but I'd eat that whole thing up again in a heartbeat 

Prince Edward Island Mussels Classic - 

white wine, butter, garlic, shallot, herbs 

15.00/19.50

This was my Boo's dish and he liked it a lot, weren't much complaints 

Cedar Roasted Salmon 

(New Brunswick, Canada) vegetable ratatouille, arugula pistou 

24.50

This was to Die For omg so delicious 

The veggies and that Salmon ugh so so so good 

I would DEF come back here!

http://bistroten18.com/menus.html

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1749 wine bar take 2 Coupon

This is the second time I went to this place and it was good.

Here is a collection of what my date and I had to eat with the coupon.

Here is a salad, the dressing I could not put my finger on it 

The bread, cheese and peppers (oh yeah and the olives ehh)

This was a cool item to have as an appetizer

His pasta was so delicious, I really liked the sauce, it tasted homemade omg

This Pizza was cool... I was a bit too full when I got to my second slice, Mind you We had a Tarte next door smh LOL

www.1742winebar.com/

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Harlem at fifth (Coupon)

$40 or $80 to Spend at Harlem on Fifth Bar & Grill Harlem on Fifth Bar & Grill

What a great Coupon to utilize in an interesting location. At first I was a little skeptical because I rather coupons that have a set amount of items to choose from but that defeats the purpose of trying new things I guess, Any who ( no more rambling) I really enjoyed my time here with my boo and let me show you why!!

This is one side of their draft beer selection, and being a beer lover, I was able to select all of the lovely beers they has on tap and enjoyed!

TASTING STROLL ON 5TH

5 oz SAMPLING OF OUR SIX CRAFT BEERS$14.95

My Favorite Beers would have to be the Speakeasy, Harlem At fifth (hahahaha), and the Nutty neighbor. The drinks are lined up just the way they are listed, and taste oh so good. 

RIESLING DR. HANS VON MULLER 2011

fruity aroma and semi-dry finish. Mosel, Germany

My boo had a few glasses of this really light and crisp wine. It was a good choice with the meal we had. 

 

Here is a a side of some veggies to indulge in. 

LEMON GLAZED SALMON

lemon, butter, white wine, herbs$22

CANDIED YAMS and Rice on the Side

This dish was interestingly good, but we were advised to get the teriyaki, and I wish we did. The Salmon needed a little Umph or something. It lacked something on int he seasoning but it was edible. 

GRILLED SHRIMP MAC-N-CHEESE

shrimp, cilantro, parsley$12

This was a a cool dish, I wasn't too fond of it. I rather the Crab instead, more flavorful and delicious!!!

BLUE CRAB MAC-N-CHEESE

crab, parsley, panko bread crumbs$12

Here's what I really enjoyed!!!!

The bits and pieces of the blue crab and the mac and cheese here was a real treat! I really enjoyed this a lot

I would highly suggest going here! The staff is great, the food is good/great depending on what flavor you choose lol... All in all a great dinner was had here!  

www.harlemonfifth.com

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Hudson Eatery (coupon $45)

Three-Course Dinner for Two with Four Cocktails or Glasses of

Wine for only $45

Let me start of by saying that this has to be by far my most favorite coupon deal of all times! 

Riesling Wine 

My guy had this drink twice. It was super nice and refreshing. I wish I got the name of the bottle because it was a sweet Riesling and not a dry one. Would have gotten a bottle on our way home.

Acai something...

I had two of these... I forgot what was in it but I do know there was Brazilian rum in it. It was nice and strong, it had a hint of summer to it but warm enough to drink in the Fall. I really wish I took more notice to the drink menu!!! 

Spicy Fried Calamari – 12 

Fresh lemon and Sriracha-basil aioli

We had a choice of only one appetizer... but in all actuality... I love food and so does my man... so we said what the heck. The calamari was fresh and the aoli was even better. My only issue with this dish was that there was enough on the plate if we ordered that alone. 

Steamed Mussels – 13 

In a garlic and wine broth, with toasted ciabatta

These Muscles was the second appetizer  we decided to get... and thank God we did! the broth was beyond delicious and fresh. The muscles weren't over cooked, and the tomatoes had a nice bite to them. 

Toasted ciabatta

The bread that accompanied the muscles was super awesome!!! however... Why only send 3 pieces when there is the two of us? Yes we did fight over the last piece....

Chicken Piccatta – 17 

Pan-seared chicken, lemon-caper butter sauce, jasmine rice 

Now for the entrees!

I must say... I'm not a fan pf capers, but what they did to this dish made me re-think about those little green things!! the rice was cooked perfectly and had the right amount of vegetables added to it. The chicken was pounded thin and the sauce it sat in made it more than delicious.... mouth watering thinking about this dish again.....

Chicken & Shrimp Scampi – 17 

Sautéed with garlic, butter and herbs

This dish right here... although it looks simple... it did not lack in the flavor department. 

What i loved the most was the sauce and the perfect texture of the pasta. The chicken and the shrimp were only added bonuses. The pasta alone would have been great!!! 

This is an awesome dish for the summer and fall... not to heavy, not to light, just the right amount of food on the plate to make you say ooooooooh

Chocolate Mousse Cake

Now usually I'm not a fan of  chocolate, but this year I might have had more than have my weight in chocolate deserts and that's not counting other decadent deserts with out chocolate!! It was light, and fluffy. My boyfriend hates chocolate, but he too could not get over the fact at how irresistible this dish was. kudos to the bakery they get this cake from... again... I wish I paid more attention to the small things! 

I highly recommend scoring this coupon from amazon local if you have not done so already. This is a great way for businesses to score new customers and foodies alike to score big savings!!! Till next time! 

http://www.hudsoneatery.com/

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