Thursday, January 6, 2011

Trader Joe's Sea Salt Brownies

I did not notice "sea salt" in the title before taking a bite so when I tasted the saltiness it definitely took me aback but in a good way.


 I love the combination of the sea salt and the chocolate. I'm usually not a fan of fudgey brownies but these are surprisingly delicious. I hate overly sweet deserts and these are perfect. You don't feel guilty after eating them. Deserts from Trader Joe's are always a good decision!



Sunday, January 2, 2011

Sushi Lounge

Sushi Lounge has 3 locations in north Jersey; Totowa, Morristown and Hoboken. I've passed the one in Morristown for years and never thought of stopping in until recently. I went on New Years eve but not before reading tons of mixed reviews about the place.

Optimistic Roll
Nabeyaki Udon Stew
There was some sort of New years celebration in Morristown that night and the streets were packed with people and blaring music. Parking in Morristown is usually non-existent but thankfully there is a parking garage next to the restaurant that had free parking for the holidays. The restaurant is a small space with very dim lighting. The tables are placed right on top of each other so much that you can hear the conversations of everyone around you. For instance, I know that the table next to us was on their first date. The lady is in still in school and wants to be a doctor while the guy refused to go to his sisters graduation. The date went well in my opinion. Though I don't know how they could hear each other over the loud house music.
Spicy Tuna Crunch Roll
Mango Strawberry Cheesecake

The menu has a lot of variety not just sushi. The crab cakes were really delicious and the highlight of the meal. The spicy tuna crunch roll was also excellent and a must have if your going to dine at Sushi Lounge. The Nabeyaki Udon Stew was lacking flavor and the veggies that come as a side are really bland. The optimistic roll had zero flavor. Really, completely bland. For dessert we shared the mango strawberry cheesecake. This dessert was only okay. 
Crab Cakes


 I would come back to Sushi Lounge but not during a major holiday and I'd skip dessert.


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