DO YOU HAVE A SPOT

Do any of you have a spot?  You know that spot that you love to go to but can't go often because it's not close to you.   But you will be at home and you can taste your favorite meal.   Well this is my spot!   It's called The Hot Spot.....and they have the most amazing empanadas Ive ever had.

I only get to go here when I go to my hair salon because it's next door.....but I stop in everytime and bring an order of empanandas home for the Big Daddy and kids.

This past weekend I went up North NJ to meet my sister and our salon and we decided to get some lunch.  My sister hadn't been there before and I needed to share my love for their empanadas and their decor.

I took lots of pics because I love the funky style of this place.   Good decor, great food and very friendly owners makes for a great combination.  Hoping they will open another spot down by me soon.

This is the left side of the spot

The fabulous disco ball hanging from the black ceiling

Counter area....

My older brother was a KISS fan and I remember them well.

They have an awesome collection of lunch boxes lining the wall

Here is more...love the Nightmare before Christmas one on end

Some Hellboy

King Kong

Can't get enough of The Joker

Nightmare on Elm Street

The Wizard of Oz and Saw...hmmmmmmmm

For the young ones, some Hannah Montana & Jonas Brothers

Their menu (I recommend the beef empanadas)

My sis, her daughter and my 2 oldest daughters

Me and my sis (hair color different but we are very similar)

The cheesy smiling cousins

THE HOT SPOT

132 EAST WESTFIELD AVENUE

ROSELLE PARK, NJ 07204

(908) 245-3232

THURSDAY TAPAS

WELCOME TO THURSDAY TAPAS EVERYONE!

ta·pa

¹    /ˈtɑpɑ/ Show Spelled[tah-pah]

–noun Usually, tapas.

(esp. in Spain) a snack or appetizer, typically served with wine or beer.

 

 

Okay I had a really hectic day and I'm not feeling well at all.  But I wanted to try and stick to the new weekly blog schedule I started.  Soooooo today is THURSDAY TAPAS, so I just threw together an all time favorite that my girlfriend and I nibble on whenever we get together.  FRESH MOZZARELLA &TOMATO...drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with salt/pepper.   I make it for my husband too for a light lunch and a somewhat healthy choice (tomatoes aren't bad for you....cant say that fresh mozzarella is the best choice but its not as bad as a Big Mac. (lol)  To accompany this was another favorite.   A warm loaf of baguette bread, cut and brushed with olive oil then slightly toasted.  Atop of the slices I place thinly sliced proscuitto and freshly ground pepper.  Unfortunately I apparently deleted from the camera and didnt realize it . Hope you come back next week for another dish.