SPITZ
Reviewing Spitz: Mediterranean cuisine in North Portland. Spitz Mediterranean Restaurant has been on my radar to check out for quite some time. It’s in my neighborhood in North Portland, so I drive and even walk my dog by it all the time. Its gluten-free friendly menu and street-style, colorful art on the building instantly drew […]
TIPSY SCOOP
Reviewing Tipsy Scoop: Boozy ice cream in New York. Why choose between cocktails and dessert when you can have both? Enter Tipsy Scoop, an ice cream “barlour” that scoops up boozy ice cream. As its website proclaims, “Tipsy Scoop blends the magic of an artisanal, hand-crafted ice cream with the mastery of a perfectly mixed […]
SHIVA INDIAN RESTAURANT
Reviewing Shiva Indian Restaurant: Traditional Northern Indian fare in Houston. Shiva Indian Restaurant first opened its doors in 1990, and it has been immensely popular with local fans of Indian cuisine ever since. The original location was in the Rice Village area of Houston until they moved to Buffalo Speedway a few months ago, replacing […]
THE INDIAN HARBOR
Reviewing The Indian Harbor: Gourmet Indian cuisine in an ultra-modern setting in Fort Lauderdale. The Indian Harbor is a gourmet and ultra-modern Indian restaurant located five minutes from Fort Lauderdale Beach. The restaurant specializes in modern and traditional Indian dishes and their executive chefs have previously worked in the best hotels in India. Their menu […]
VERSAILLES
Reviewing Versailles: Cuban food at its best in Los Angeles. Upon arrival, I noticed how busy the parking lot was, but there was plenty of street parking. They have both indoor seating and an outside patio. Since it was quite a warm day, I opted for a booth inside. Despite the busy parking lot, I […]
ISTANBUL GRILL
Reviewing Istanbul Grill: A true Turkish delight in the heart of Houston. Istanbul Grill is a popular Houston restaurant that has been specializing in Turkish food since 1997. This restaurant is known for its variety of Turkish kabobs and pizzas, which attract both Turkish residents and fans of the cuisine. They are open every day […]
BUENA VIDA
Reviewing Buena Vida: Afternoon tea service in the heart of Santa Monica. Summer is around the corner, which means I am on the lookout for cute new spots to dine at with outdoor seating, good vibes, and obviously, yummy food! During my research, I found Buena Vida Tea Bar & Garden, which offers an afternoon […]
CENTRAL TEXAS STYLE BBQ
Reviewing Central Texas Style BBQ: Delicious hickory smoked barbecue with a Cuban flare just outside of Houston. Central Texas Style BBQ is a decades-old barbecue joint located outside of Houston since 1969. It is extremely popular in the region, and it remains beloved by many for its Texas barbecue with a nice touch of Cuban […]
MATCHA VILLAGE
Reviewing Matcha Village: Matcha heaven in Los Angeles. I am normally not a big matcha fan, but Matcha Village on Sawtelle Boulevard caught my eye. When you walk in, you’re met with a super aesthetically pleasing decor and color scheme. There are plenty of seating options, so it makes this space a great spot for […]
THE BEARDED BAKER
Reviewing The Bearded Baker: Beautiful baked goods from a bearded baker in Brooklyn. It’s fitting that The Bearded Baker opened on Valentine’s Day 2021 as each of the Boerum Hill bakery’s treats is made with an abundance of passion and love. The Bearded Baker is Scott Krevat, who studied chemistry at New York University and […]
MICHAEL’S COOKIE JAR
Reviewing Michael’s Cookie Jar: Home to the only all-scratch, all-butter, hand-made cookies in Houston! Michael’s Cookie Jar is a popular cookie shop in Houston that opened in 2005 and now has three locations across the city. They are a small place in terms of size, but a big deal when it comes to gourmet cookies […]
SASSY SOUK’S
Reviewing Sassy Souk’s: Authentic Laotian cuisine in Portland. I love pho. The rich, savory flavor of the broth and meat that the onions and noodles soak up, as well as the experience of adding the toppings to all the right ratios, make it delicious and fun to eat. Usually, I find pho in Vietnamese restaurants, […]