A Portuguese restaurant, located in the iron-bound section of Newark, NJ, they specialize in fresh seafood and great entrees on a daily basis. Their portions are astounding and their prices very reasonable.
As an appetizer, I had a fresh baby green salad, while my dinner companions chose the fried calamari, shrimp cocktails and buffalo wings.
For my main course, I chose the grilled Tilapia, mashed potatoes and fresh string beans, my companions choices were; the portuguese codfish grilled with potatoes, whole red snapper grilled in a butter lemon sauce and the grilled salmon with mashed potatoes and green beans. All entrees came with yellow rice and a mixed vegetable.
There are several portuguese restaurants located in Newark, NJ., so in the midst of your choices I definitely recommend Seabra’s Marisqueira…you won’t regret it.
Friday night’s dinner was at one of my favorite places Thai Chef restaurant…
I love this place y’all!!!!
Located on Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair, NJ. I’ve blogged about this spot once before.
This is the restaurant that has a chocolate souffle that is simply to die for!!!!
Anyway, by the time we got to this restaurant on Friday, I was so hungry, I almost ordered everything on the menu.
I had a salad as an appetizer, then my girlfriends and I, shared the fried calamari.
As a main entree I had the grilled chilean sea bass and OMG!!!!! This fish is so soft and tender, you’d swear you were eating a piece of meat. No lie! My fish came with the sticky dirty rice, it was way beyond delicious.
As a side, I also had the pad-thai noodles with shrimp…that dish is off the hook!!!
My girlfriends all had the curry shrimp with fried plantains and the sticky dirty rice.
So, I’m open for your restaurant suggestions, if not; I can eat at this place almost every week. 🙂
All (food) pictures shown above are not the actual dish.




Now I’m hungry.
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so go eat,!!!! lol.
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@Mahogany I did eat but my food didn’t look like any of that. lol.
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From the first post, I counted the meals. Tra prbly was coupled up. I counted 4meals in the mix including hers. lol. so it had to be her, her man and another couple.
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Damn @Adam, you sound pretty pressed. don’t ya think???
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@Adam, i’m lol…your comment is more like a Big Belly move.
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@BBallen – Why?
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@Adam, yeah she gettin real slick with her post.
“my companions choices were; the portuguese codfish grilled with potatoes, whole red snapper grilled in a butter lemon sauce and the grilled salmon with mashed potatoes and green beans.”
I noticed that 2. 3meals plus hers equals4
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@Omar & Adam, Maybe the real test here is your math skills., and so far ya both passed with flying colors. 🙂
Her meal plus 3 does = 4.
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LOL @ Adriane….tell em.
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That’s good!!! Ya’ll can count!!!! lol.
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@Adam, how can you ASSUME who Trace was with?
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@BigBelly, L’ing-OL, you do the math my brotha. but in your case this will be a sick twist of denial.
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@BigBelly, 3+1 equals 4. she don’t say but one (w/common sense) can assume there were 2 couples (which again =4) on Saturday night. lol.
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@Q, notice how she volunteers the GF’s on Friday but just say “dinner companions” for Saturday….I’m LMMFAO dat shit is so obvious!!!
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Why are you’s reading so much into the riddle of Tracy’s words???.
IMO she did it to see if ya’ll would figure the shit out.
Truth be told, the girl is *VERY MUCH SINGLE* therefore what she DOES or DOESN’t SAY is her business. It’s her choice.
But if her goal was to have you all guessing and talkin about it, then again she’s succeeded. That’s why I say, “she’s good at her craft”
Carry on.
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LOL @ Zion, I agree. 🙂
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Why do ppl get all geeked about other ppl’s business?
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That food look so good.
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@Zenna and it is good too. you should really check it out.
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@Felicia, if im ever in the area maybe i will. thanks.
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My kinda post. i love to read about the restaurants here at the ceo’s blog. the gossip not so much. lol
i do remember ms. bell bloggin about this place b4.
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@randy, yes she did! becuz me, ebony, keewee and pamela went 2this rest. in montclair and was shocked becuz it was a bit expensive.
Then Romello and Tabatha, (our fellow bloggers) here treated us to a $100 gift cert. to thai chef in Ms. Bell’s honor.
food is so worth it and great for vegetarians. and yes ms. bell love this place. 🙂
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well damn @ Felicia, thank you for the 4.1.1.
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@Felicia 🙂 you did I remember that? have you been back since?
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@AP, No haven’t gone back since. im a college student @MSU. places like this for me are a treat or a special occassion.
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Aww @Felicia….yes you all did enjoy. 🙂
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@Felicia,
High five to my sisters in school….
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That food has my mouth watering.
I never heard of chilean sea bass fish? I gotta try that.
That choc. souffle…i’m lol…tracy gotta a sistah wanting 2check this spot 2night.
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@Olivijah, see I’m not big on fish. wonder what their meat selections are like? I’m gonna look at the website.
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@Mrs, you do eat shrimp don’t you?
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@Olivijah, the chilean Sea Bass at this place is mouth watering. It’s a little expensive but it’s worth every bite. They prepare it steamed, baked or grilled, i believe. Romello’s business is not to far from here, so we’ll go now and then.
Wish we had known Trace was there on Friday tho. 🙂
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So, I’m open for your restaurant suggestions
1 fish 2 fish in Manhattan.
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“So, I’m open for your restaurant suggestions”
A Taste of Seafood on 125 street in NY.
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Newark, NJ has some of the best porteguese restaurants and they have been there for years. these places remain consistent even in a struggling economy.
There are many to chose from and I do like diversity, therefore i must check it out.
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The food @Thai Chef is great!!!!! checked it out the first time blog queen blogged about it. on her old blog.
That Newark spot????…i’ll try it but there are so many in the iron bound section to chose from.
Tracy, why did you choose this spot? was it recommeded??? #justasking.
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Chilean sea bass, is a “top of the line” kinda fish. It’s like the cra da la creme of seafood. wow.
those pictures are making me hungrym too. 🙂
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@Mahogany, YES IT IS???? Chilean Sea Bass is the best!!! I’ve had it b4…and if it’s made right it is off the hook.
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“Thai Chef” is very worth every morsel that it is known for. their food is so OFF THE HOOK…It’s worth writing home about (trust me)….I tried this place the very first time Tracy blogged about it. the chocolate souffle., oh please!!! there is this whole performance when the waiters or waitresses bring this desert out. in fact that’s all everyone really goes there to dine for imo. is the chocolate souffle….they should have fire crackers attached to that becauz that is one well A-rated desert. this place is an a+a+++++ lol. no exaqgeration people.
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Ok Kee, you didn’t say shit about the Newark spot.
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LOL @ BBallen, that’s cauze I don’t know JACK about that Newark spot. This is my first hearin it here. But Thai Chef., Tracy has gone there several X b4 and yes she’s blogged about it. so much so, that I went to see what her hoopla was about and yes it’s everything she says. you can pretty much bank on her word, lol..regardless to how negative it might be. just like that other place she talked about (with the roach) lol..i’ll neva go there and that place be packed!!!!
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@Keisha, You talkin bout Crocketts which is WAAAYYY down the street from “Thai Chef”. yes it does be packed., esp. on Friday and Saturday nights.
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Montclair, NJ??? A little 2rich for my blood. no thank you.
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“So, I’m open for your restaurant suggestions”
Do you ever dine out of the tri-state area? Looks like the farthest you go is to NY?
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@UncleEd, that’s not true. I’m an avid reader here and Trace has dined even while in other states. but if she live in NJ why should she travel to other towns and states just for a meal??? now that to me is not necessary unless she’s getting paid to do so. NY is rather close to her I gather, so why not keep it nj and ny?
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I agree @ AP.
unless these restaurants are well worth the gas and the trip (meaning the food is to fuckin die for) I don’t see the point. imo. you’ll starve by the time you get there.
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That food looks scrumptious….my mouth is watering. lawd knows I loves me some fish!!!!!
Trace if you’re ever gonna be in the Florida area, you gotta let me know, I have several restaurants that I could suggest.
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That chocolate souffle??? wow…wonder if i could go and just get the desert only. 🙂
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@Daisy, gurl you would be cheatin yourself.
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Good afternoon all. i see Tracy will always return to her favorite spot. 🙂
wonder if this is why we haven’t gotten any restaurant post lately because she’s been going to Thai Chef over and over and over again. 🙂
🙂
Can’t hate it’s worth it, if you are not a big MEAT eater.
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Hi Tabatha,
You know i had to add my .2 cents. How’s Romello.? He don’t holla here at the ceo blog as much anymore.
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“So, I’m open for your restaurant suggestions”
The best spot in town Trace, my place…
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oh god!!! I spit my juice across the keyboard after reading that.
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@BigBelly, you can cook?
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@Felicia, I use to be a chef. but yeah i can do a lil sumtin., sumtin..
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“I use to be a chef”
@BigBelly, Nicca either you are OR you aren’t?
That’s like saying, I use to be a doctor? If you’re a cook, you’re a cook and being able to open up a can of ravioli or boil some water don’t count either.
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LOL @ Man…oh god i’m dead**
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@Felicia & Man., I think yall need to stay in your lane.
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@BigBelly, EXCUSE ME???
Im clarifying …i can voice my opinion just like you …please & thanks
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@BigBelly,
Can you tell satan I said whats up cause you my lil “knee grow” is going to hell with gasoline drawls on…
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*Can I get a pepsi wit my popcorn*. lol.
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Guys please stop. I’m lmao!!!
I think it would be mighty thoughtful if Tra got an e- restroom up in here, just in case anyone needs to take a e-dump or an e-piss.
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Dear BigBelly – can you please log off of theceoblog.com you are killing a lot of readers today lol
your sister in Christ,
Missy
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I was just talking to my people, and we’re gonna try this place “Thai Chef” this weekend. Since Tracy has blogged about it twice.
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it’s worth it CB. really it is.. 🙂
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The food uptop look ever so good. but i can’t be running after Tracy to all these different restaurants. my azz would stay broke. i don’t have nobody buying me meals at the drop of a hat. lol.
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I’m….. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!
But the food look good.
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whatz up people????
I see the bullshit is holding up in dis tip.
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Heyyyyy Yall!!!!! 🙂
What’s goin on up in here???? 🙂
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wats goin on in here????
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HEY Queen…GIRL JUST SIT BACK AND GRAB SOME POPCORN CAUSE IT IS GONNA BE ON
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@Cb., Is today Hostile Monday?
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OHHHH CHIT a bish go to lunch and come back and yall showin out today. The new and the old is just showin they azz today. I do love it though my day shall go by even quicker 🙂
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IM SLOW AS HELL TODAY……I REALLY THINK ITS TIME FOR ME TO GO HOME.
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*NEW POST**
*NEW POST**
*NEW POST**
Don’t no niggas wanna be in this thread.
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@Man I honestly forgot what the post was about. I had to scroll back up.
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**New Post** AND @Man **I CO-Sign**
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I know half these hoes don’t even know what a nice restaurant or a good meal is.
So…what yall talkin bout in here?
**scrollin up**
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Sooooooo, how was everyone’s weekend????
Mine was great, but too short. 😦
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@Mrs, mine was terrific!
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“So, I’m open for your restaurant suggestions”
Amy Ruth’s on 113 W 116th St, New York NY 10026
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@Daisy, there food is pretty good. I like the honey dipped fried chicken and the macaroni and cheese. They give you nice portions2. There are so many other good SF restaurants in NY but personally speakin., I think Trace is hooked on Sylvia’s.
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@Zion, I CO-Sign., I have eaten at this restaurant atleast 3 times and everytime I did the food was great!
I had the ludacris and I like it alot and recommend it highly. The cornbread was good, the fried chicken wings were good and the collards were good! The atmosphere is not the best, but if you want good soul food then I say: try this place.
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“personally speakin., I think Trace is hooked on Sylvia’s.”
@Zion, I think that’s becuz she love the grilled bbq salmon. she aint big on too much fried stuff.
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@Zion, AmyRuth’s might be big on fried fish and i think Trace will take Sylvia’s BBQ Salmon against that anyday. That’s all she eat at sylvia’s.
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@Daisy, parking @AmyRuth’s SUCK!!!! It is also in the worst of hoods. no offense.
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Yeah parking is not all that great…but the food here is really good. I think this place should be Tracy’s next stop.
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that place be packed!!! especially on the weekends…
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@Daisy, AmyRuth’s filed for bancrupcy in 2009.
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Slick is right. attached are the docs for it. wow.
Click to access jeffires.TCM.WPD.pdf
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I’m so HUNGRY after reading this post. Now I would def. try the portgeguese spot in Newark. most definitely.
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I like Don Pe Pe in Newark.
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