Emporium Brasil
Emporium Brasil is approximately 50 miles northeast of Somerset County and focuses on serving authentic Brazilian cuisine with a custom-designed menu in a casual dining atmosphere. The restaurant uses traditional ingredients such as manioc, hearts of palm, palm oil, fish, rice, beans, sweet potatoes, coconut milk and peppers to develop customer favorites such as the shrimp empanadas, the codfish fritters and the potato rolls with cheese. Specialties include the sautéed chicken breast with okra and the fish stew with coconut milk. After fueling up at Emporium Brasil, take a hike at the Sourland Mountain Preserve. Other recreational activities such as bouldering, horseback riding, mountain biking and bird-watching also are available at the park.
Emporium Brasil
15 W. 46th St.
New York, NY 10036
(212) 764-4646
emporiumbrasil.com
Churrascaria Plataforma
When eating at Churrascaria, you'll be served in the Brazilian style of Rodizio. Approximately 50 miles northeast of Somerset County, the restaurant serves a variety of different meats such as pork, chicken, beef and lamb in sequence to your table. While there is not a traditional Brazilian menu, you'll experience a long-standing Brazilian tradition when visiting the restaurant. The first course on the menu offers salad, and then side dishes such as mashed potatoes, beans and fried polenta are served family style. Main course items include various cuts of meat. Before heading to Churrascaria, go hiking or biking at Washington Valley Park with over seven miles of trails. Hawk watching is also a popular activity at the park.
Churrascaria Plataforma
316 W. 49th St.
New York, NY 10019
(212) 245-0505
churrascariaplataforma.com
Pezao Brazilian Buffet & Grill
Those looking to try out a lot of different styles of Brazilian food can visit Pezao, just 49 miles southeast of Somerset County, and taste it all. With a full buffet of authentic Brazilian dishes, there is something for everyone. The menu includes traditional beef, chicken, fish, pork and churrasco along with rice, beans and other sides. If the buffet is too much, order a dish fresh off the grill. As a casual dining restaurant, Pezao is great for filling up before or after a long day of trail biking at Duke Island Park. The park also has picnic facilities, a softball field and a playground.
Pezao Grill
492 Joline Ave.
Long Branch, NJ 00740
(732) 571-1077
pezaogrill.com
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