Montenia's

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Montenia written by anonymous
Last visited this restaurant on January 23, 2008

I knew Montenia long ago. She is one of the best people in the world! I am delighted she has her own place and know that ANYTHING she touches is the 100% best! She sings like and angel and has a heart of gold.
God bless you my friend. We love you!

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Creative Comfort Food written by TomE
Last visited this restaurant on January 03, 2008

The sign out front says "Creative Comfort Food" and that's an apt description. The ribs were coated with a spice rub and perfectly cooked to come off the bone easily while still retaining some toothiness. They came with sides of mac and cheese and corn and lima beans with corn bread. The gumbo was served in a bowl and had lots of shrimp, scallops and sausage in a deep brown roux based sauce. Shrimp were shrimpy and obviously home breaded. They came with and herbed saffron rice side. We ordered the house merlot wine, which was very nice and came in a large seving in a very pretty huge "balloon" glass. Nice jazz was played as background music when we were there. The restaurant is attractively decorated. It is located in the heart of downtown right near the Mass Mutual Center . The owner, Montenia, had time to chat with us and tell us about a special Gospel singing night that is held on the first Sunday evening of every month. We'll be back for that!

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Montenia's for Music and Food written by jeaninect
Last visited this restaurant on March 15, 2008

Montenia's restaurant was evening for the senses. The combination of good music and food made for a pleasureable evening. I had the catfish which was lightly coated and seasoned to perfection. The portion was huge and served over a nice garlic rice with a mixed green salad with a tangy vinagrette. My partner had the ribs. The meat fell off the bone and melted in your mouth. Our friend had the gumbo and she enjoyed it completely. We were stomped by a sweet fresh seasoning and Montenia would not give it up. I think it was cardamon. The piano playing was an excellent side dish to the meal and company and Montenia's singing was the icing for the chocolate pecan pie! We all plan to try out one of the Sunday dinners soon

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Comfort food, down home charm written by anonymous
Last visited this restaurant on March 09, 2008

This is a very friendly, warm, environment. Get ready to have the best fall off the bone ribs with toe tapping Jazz in the background. Montenia herself is fun to chat with. She makes you feel like you're part of the family. There aren't too many places where I would want to get to know the owner of the restaurant,but when she sits down it completes the meal. Don't forget the sweet potato pie!

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what a great place! written by MattF
Last visited this restaurant on September 26, 2007

I went to the Grand Opening last night and had the time of my life. My friend invited me last minute and I am so glad that she did. The shrimp was incredible, and I actually got to meet the owner! What a wonderful woman. I can't recommend this restaurant enough.

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Great time! written by cait01040
Last visited this restaurant on April 07, 2007

I went to and was so pleased, she actually sang for us! It was a great time. The gumbo was great and the greek salad was huge. The staff was very friendly, such a cute place. You should really go and check it out, also try the chocolate chip pecan pie, it's so good.

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Montenia's -- so good written by c21321
Last visited this restaurant on December 22, 2006

Awesome. Really good soul food (ribs, chicken and rice, etc.). Heaping portions, reasonably priced, attentive & friendly staff. And live jazz played by notable area musicians on weekends. Montenia Shider, the owner, is also a fantastic singer in the mold of Ella Fitzgerald and Carmen McRae. If you're lucky, she may be convinced to leave the kitchen for a minute and sing some tunes with the band.

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