Mitchell's Fish Market

SHRIMP + CRAB DUMPLINGS

basil pesto | blistered tomatoes | pistachios

MITCHELL’S MARKET TRIO

shrimp | crab cake | broiled salmon | fried rice | asparagus

SHANGHAI SHRIMP + SALMON + SEA SCALLOPS

rice wine soy sauce & ginger | sticky rice | spinach

http://www.mitchellsfishmarket.com/the-menu/#menu-items-8

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Bonefish grill

Complementary Bread and herb oil...
The service here was subpar... (at the bar of all places..which made me mad) How ever, we finally got this with our drinks from a better bartender.

Lobster Crab & Artichoke Dip 

Sweet lobster and lump crab with artichoke, mozzarella and Fontina cheese, lobster sour cream, served with seasoned housemade tortilla chips

This was good, but it needed something, ike maybe salt or something.. outside of that it was good.

Bang Bang Shrimp   

Crispy, tossed in a creamy, spicy sauce.

This came out kind of cold.. We were trying to figure out why people raved about this... I wouldn't get it again.

Misoyaki Sea Bass 

Grilled over oak, then topped with misoyaki marinade & pickle ginger relish, on a bed of sautéed spinach, mushrooms, jasmine rice

This was a really nice dish... It's something I would make at home, I might come back for this if they have it as a special again.

White Truffle Mac & Cheese 

This was okay.. could not really taste the truffle, it didn't have a flavor really, it just looked really god coming out, but not going in....

Fresh Swordfish & Pumpkin Ravioli 

Wood-grilled Swordfish with seasonal pumpkin ravioli, topped with crispy onions, crumbled feta and a hint of butter, complimented with a side of french green beans

My husband did not like this dish at all... it needed some type of love or something to it in order to make it taste even remotely good.

Our Drinks tonight were:

Signature Red or White Sangria

choice of Blackberry Red or Sparkling Mango White

We would go back, but nothing made us want to rush here before any other dinner possible night!!

https://www.bonefishgrill.com/dinner-menu/wood-grilled-fish

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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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Chart House dinner

 Peach-Bourbon Glazed Scallops & Shrimp 37

skillet fried corn with bacon, asparagus, red grape tomatoes, roasted red peppers

instead of what it comes with, He substituted it for Mango Sticky Rice

This was my Hubby's Dinner, it was delicious but  small in size... He was finished with his dish before I could take 3 bites of mine!!!

Kim Chee Calamari 14.5 

lightly fried with crisp vegetables

This was cool... I expected it to be a bit more spicy....

Chilean Sea Bass 39

Cabell 9 

lobster, lump crab, lemon shallot butter

My dinner was amazeballs!!! Of course I shared with hubby, but man oh man... I did the blackened Sea Bass with the cabell topping!!

http://www.chart-house.com/locations/weehawken/

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Malecon Lunch!

ARROZ AMARILLO

Yellow Rice

There were veggies in this rice and I loved it.... Anything with flavor makes me a happy camper!

LAMBI GUISADO 

Conch Meat Stew

What an amazing Dish... I've been used to eating this the Haitian way.. but boy oh boy did this Dominican version change my life!!!

I looked up the recipe and will revisit this place again to enjoy this amazing dish!!!

http://maleconrestaurants.com/menu/

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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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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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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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