VESELKA
Reviewing Veselka: Ukrainian food in the heart of East Village, New York. It’s hard to walk by Veselka without pausing for a quick snack or meal. It’s like not stopping to say hello and catch up with a family member or fond friend when you encounter them on the street. What started in 1954 as […]
GUERRILLA CAFECITO
Reviewing Guerrilla Cafecito: Breakfast burritos, pastries, and coffee in Los Angeles. Sunday brunch is always a necessity! Researching where to go in Downtown L.A. and the Arts District landed me at a place called Guerrilla Cafecito, known for its photogenic and scrumptious breakfast burritos. Breakfast burritos have risen to fame in the past months […]
UES
Reviewing UES: Ice Cream speakeasy with nostalgic flavors in New York. At first glance, UES. looks like a cute, kitschy ice cream shop scooping up cones and pints of freshly made ice cream from Soco Creamery in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. The scoop shop’s neon-lit ice cream cone sign and giant inflatable Santa Claus in a […]
TOKI
Reviewing Toki: Contemporary Korean-American food in Portland. The head chef at Toki, Peter Cho, has been featured for his innovation in countless magazine articles, news articles, and even the recent season of Netflix’s show, “Somebody Feed Phil.” He is responsible for Toki’s innovative menu, and before that, Han Oak, an upscale Korean restaurant that has […]
DAWN DONUTS
Reviewing Dawn Donuts: Housemade donuts and pastries in Galveston that will have you coming back for more. Many breakfast places in Galveston, especially along the Seawall, are often packed with tourists and families. Though there is nothing wrong with a family-friendly chain breakfast location, we wanted something fast and off the beaten path to get […]
ELLA
Reviewing Ella: An Italian neighborhood cafe, bar, rooftop, and restaurant located in the SIXTY Hotel in Beverly Hills. In researching where to take my mom for her birthday breakfast, we decided on Ella at the SIXTY Hotel in Beverly Hills. Only a couple streets down from the infamous Rodeo Drive, we spotted designer fashion brand corporate […]
MARTIN’S TAVERN
Reviewing Martin’s Tavern: The oldest family-run traditional American restaurant in Washington DC. Most people come to Washington, D.C. for history. They visit the Smithsonian museums, see the White House, and tour the numerous monuments dedicated to the memory of bygone wars and American heroes. But in a city like this, history can be found everywhere, […]
OOH LA LA
Reviewing Ooh La La Dessert Boutique: Your one-stop dessert shop for all of your sweet treat needs in Katy, TX. In Katy, Texas, Ooh La La Dessert Boutique (or just “Ooh La La,” as the locals say since it’s so popular everyone knows what it is by default) is a popular spot for families, business […]
MAX BRENNER
Reviewing Max Brenner: A chocoholic chocolate bar like no other in New York. Walking into Max Brenner: Chocolate by the Bald Man is like walking into a real-life rendition of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” The scent of chocolate wafts through the air, preparing palates for the fanciful feast for the senses that awaits. Large […]
PHUKET CAFE
Reviewing Phuket Cafe: Delicious and traditional Thai food in Portland. Tucked a few blocks off the main thoroughfare of Portland’s 23rd Avenue is a gem of a Thai restaurant, Phuket Cafe. There is a shaded outdoor eating area out front as well as tables and bar seating inside. The lush, leaf-patterned wallpaper, live plants, and […]
BRAVO TOAST
Reviewing Bravo Toast: Elevated breakfast and lunch toast in West Hollywood. After seeing Bravo Toast all over my Tik Tok’s “For You” page, on various Los Angeles-based food accounts on Instagram, and through posts from several influencers, I knew I had to see what the hype was about. I gathered a group of friends and […]
GRAZIE GRAZIE
Reviewing Grazie Grazie: Elevated classic Italian sandwiches at the Wharf in Washington DC. If you’re seeking a fast-casual bite to eat at the Wharf, Grazie Grazie is an excellent option for classic Italian sandwiches, salads, and more! The Wharf is a wonderful area of Washington, D.C. that is waterfront and close to the National Mall. […]