PHILIPPE THE ORIGINAL
Reviewing Philippe the Original: Classic American cuisine in Los Angeles. Walking into Philippe the Original is akin to stumbling into a history book. Saw dusted floors and retro accruements harken back to the days when nearby Union Station was a bustling hub of westward rail expansion. As matter of fact, this classic purveyor of French […]
MAMEY
Reviewing Mamey: Delicious “island-minded,” farm-to-table fare in Coral Gables. Mamey is a relatively new restaurant situated in Coral Gables within the Thesis Hotel. Niven Patel, who was named one of Food & Wine magazine’s 2020 “Best New Chefs,” has added this tropical-inspired restaurant to his collection. He also owns Orno, which is also located in […]
TAQUERÍA LOS PUÑALES
Reviewing Taquería los Puñales: Classic Mexican street tacos and more in Portland. On the street of SE Belmont is an authentic Mexican taqueria, Taquería los Puñales. You cannot miss it, loud and proud of their roots, they have decked the restaurant with colorful decor. The flag of Mexico combined with the Pride flag hangs in […]
KATA ROBATA
Reviewing Kata Robata: The leading sushi and Japanese restaurant in Houston. Kata Robata is a family-owned Japanese restaurant in Houston that is most known for its sushi and seafood items since opening in 2009. Aside from sushi, this restaurant also serves a variety of meat dishes, ramen bowls, and a selection of alcoholic drinks to […]
ROCKABILLY CAFE
Transport into a 1950s diner at Rockabilly Cafe in north Portland. When I heard Rockabilly Cafe, a 1950s-style diner, opened in the St. John’s area in Portland, I immediately wanted to try it. My go-to North Portland brunch spot closed last year due to COVID, and I hadn’t found anything to replace it. I […]
404 KITCHEN
Reviewing The 404 Kitchen: Farm-to-table New American food in Nashville. Not only is 404 Kitchen a place that I keep coming back to as a local, but it is also an ideal spot to take out-of-town guests to experience Southern fare that they cannot get at home. It is nestled in a prime spot within […]
KHYBER GRILL
Reviewing Khyber Grill: Authentic Northern Indian & Pakistani dishes served up in Houston. Khyber Grill was opened in 1994 in Houston by Mickey Kapoor and his wife. This couple takes immense pride in selling patrons high-quality, authentic North Indian cuisine and Pakistani dishes for fair prices and good portion sizes. Mickey Kapoor owned some other […]
HANK’S OYSTER BAR
Reviewing Hank’s Oyster Bar: New England style seafood in Alexandria. I’m a seafood lover, and in the D.C. region, Hank’s Oyster Bar is the place to go for a seafood lover. With three locations throughout D.C. and northern Virginia, all painted in their signature deep blue, it’s easy to find — but not always easy […]
BRIX
Reviewing Brix Tavern: The best mac and cheese in Portland. I am on the hunt for the best mac and cheese in Portland. Mac and cheese has always been one of my favorite dishes since childhood; something about a cheesy bowl of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese and Ball Park hot dogs still brings me great […]
STATIONAIRY
Reviewing Stationairy: Cocktails and New American bites in the historic Union Station in Nashville. Stationairy opened earlier this year inside The Union Station Nashville Yards. Located in the historic Union Station building, both the interior and exterior of the building are visually stunning. The restaurant entrance is through the hotel, allowing you to see the […]
MEE DEE THAI
Reviewing Mee Dee Thai: Classic Thai dishes in the heart of NE Portland. On the busy crossroads of Killingsworth and Greeley sits a building with a curved brick and glass front. It is home to two restaurants. On the left is a sushi place and on the right is Mee Dee Thai. I love Thai […]
TASTE OF NIGERIA
Reviewing Taste of Nigeria: Authentic Nigerian food in Houston. Taste of Nigeria is a restaurant in Houston that specializes in Nigerian cuisine. It opened its doors in 2018 and is well known among those who love this particular cuisine. The food here is authentic, very aromatic, and well-balanced in food groups. Orders vary in both […]