BANANA LEAF
Reviewing Banana Leaf: Authentic Asian tropical and fusion flavors in Milpitas, CA. One of my favorite Asian restaurants is Banana Leaf, which is located in a lively restaurant plaza in Milpitas. They have a wide variety of flavors from Malaysian, Chinese, Indian, and Thai cuisines. If you’re craving some authentic Asian tropical and fusion flavors, […]
DEL RAY CAFE
Reviewing Del Ray Café: French-American cuisine made with local Virginia products in Alexandria, VA. A Frenchman walks into a Virginia country house… It’s not the start of a joke, but the story of the beloved local eatery, Del Ray Café. Tucked down a side street in a refurbished cottage home is the laid-back, come-as-you-are café […]
LONA COCINA TEQUILERIA
Reviewing Lona Cocina Tequileria: Authentic Mexican cuisine with a modern twist right across Fort Lauderdale Beach. So, what does Lona Cocina Tequileria offer? Just some stunning views of the gorgeous and calm Fort Lauderdale Beach! I mainly popped in for this reason, as the views are amazing. What’s not to love? When you are in […]
EL REY
Reviewing El Rey: Washington DC and Northern Virginia’s hot spot for tacos and tequila. El Rey on Washington, D.C.’s popular U Street is a weekend staple for many locals. Now, the creative team brought the winning concept to Arlington with El Rey VA in Ballston Exchange. This hot spot is known for its tacos and […]
GATHER
Reviewing Gather: Organic Californian fare in Downtown Berkeley. Gather Kitchen, Bar, and Market is located in the David Brower Center in Downtown Berkeley. Gather offers organic comfort food, craft cocktails, organic soft serve ice cream, local produce and wines, sustainable seafood, pizzas, and so much more. They have a ton of vegan and vegetarian options, […]
OPEN ROAD
Reviewing Open Road: Quality American cuisine on the outskirts of Washington D.C. Open Road is a great classic American bar and grill located just steps away from the Rosslyn Metro station. If you work in the area or are staying here on your vacation in Washington, D.C., this is a fantastic spot for burgers and […]
IL PASTAIOLO
Reviewing Il Pastaiolo: Handmade, authentic Neopolitan-style Italian food in Miami Beach. Il Pastaiolo is a Neapolitan-style Italian restaurant located on the ever-popular Collins Avenue. Mirko Cipriano, one of the owners, came from Naples, Italy in 1999 and has always believed in homemade food made from the finest ingredients and it shows. The service at Il […]
HAVANA VIEJA
Reviewing Havana Vieja: Cuban food in Miami Beach. It seems that Washington Avenue is THE spot to be recently. I think this is partly due to COVID-19, which closed Ocean Drive for cars to parade up and down and now also prohibits pedestrians from using it. On the other hand, Washington Avenue is getting its […]
MUSAAFER
Reviewing Musaafer: Modern Indian restaurant in Houston. Musaafer is a restaurant located inside the Galleria Mall in Houston. Since 2020, this establishment has specialized in cuisine from 29 different states of India. Some of the dishes have a distinct, modern twist, which is part of what makes the experience so interesting at Musaafer. For those […]
CARSON’S
Reviewing Carson’s: Award-winning steak and barbecue to the people of Chicago. The award-winning Carson’s has long been a staple of Chicago restaurants since 1977. The reason is simple. They serve great food with top-notch service. You’ll sense the warmth and ambiance that feels like a “welcome home” as you walk into the restaurant, which was […]
FRIENDSHIP KITCHEN
Reviewing Friendship Kitchen: “Việt inspired cocktails & innovative cuisine” in Portland. Friendship Kitchen is a local Portland restaurant that serves elevated Vietnamese comfort food. For this review, I took my friends to Friendship Kitchen and asked them what they thought. Here is what they had to say. What do you think of the food at […]
XO SUSHI
XO Sushi is the definition of a hidden gem. Hanging out with my cousins is a typical weekend activity for me. We decided almost a week in advance that this time we were going to get sushi! Everyone usually looks to me for restaurant suggestions, so I thought long and hard about where we […]