Samba Montclair

Yuca, a woody shrub native to South America, appears in several of Samba’s dishes, including its savory starter, mandioca frita com linguica calabresa (fried yuca with Brazilian pork sausage). Entrees include several traditional beef and chicken options, but for those looking for seafood, the camarao na moranga pairs squash with shrimp and cheese in a hearty cream sauce that verges on addicting. “Montclair is a diverse town with great taste and style,” says owner Ilson Goncalves. “I thought it would be a great place to introduce farm-to-table Brazilian cuisine.” The restaurant has a few small tables outside in the front, but they fill up quickly.