BLUEBIRD LONDON
British brasserie with a beautiful Central Park view only at Bluebird London. Located on the third floor of The Shops at Columbus Circle, Bluebird London is a picturesque respite on the southwest corner of Central Park in midtown Manhattan. The stylish restaurant is among the dining options at the upscale shopping center just a […]
BEL AMI
Reviewing Bel Ami: A French bakery and cafe in New York City. Walking into Bel Ami is akin to walking into a boulangerie in the heart of Paris. The cozy, chic cafe, tucked down a residential street less than one block from bucolic Central Park, is an authentic French bakery that transports guests to France. […]
BROWN SUGAR BAKERY
Reviewing Brown Sugar Bakery: A Southern-style bakeshop that specializes in traditional sweet treats & custom cakes in Chicago. Two words: caramel cake! I remember it like it was just yesterday. A coworker brought these amazing caramel cupcakes to work and I was blown away. When I first heard about Brown Sugar Bakery, I was told […]
BATHHOUSE
Reviewing Bathhouse: Massage spa and bites in the heart of Brooklyn’s Williamsburg. A boutique bathhouse seems an unlikely place to have an exceptional meal, but the restaurant at BATHHOUSE in Brooklyn’s hip Williamsburg neighborhood is a stellar stop, worthy of a breakfast, dinner, or drink whether you’re soaking in their tubs or not. Set in […]
KABOBI
Reviewing Kabobi: Authentic Persian food in Chicago. You will be transported when you dine at Kabobi Grill. The overall ambiance will make you feel like you are dining in the Mediterranean. The Kabobi Grill menu features an extensive selection of beef, chicken, lamb, and seafood choices as well as tons of vegetarian options. Begin your […]
BONDI SUSHI
Reviewing Bondi Sushi: A one-of-a-kind sushi bar in New York City. Are you ready to start embracing your “main character energy” in New York City? Well, you’re in luck because I have the best sushi restaurant just for you – Bondi Sushi. They have several locations around New York City. This one-of-a-kind sushi bar serves […]
PERCH
Reviewing Perch: The trendiest French restaurant L.A. has to offer. Downtown L.A. has a wide variety of trendy restaurants that people are dying to try. The good news is I have found a restaurant that absolutely has to be added to that list: Perch. Beautiful fish tanks surround you as you check in with the […]
GORDON RAMSAY BURGER
Reviewing Gordon Ramsay Burger: The best burger in Chicago. When I returned to Chicago this January after a prolonged visit back to my hometown of Portland, Ore., I was excited to see a new restaurant had opened in my neighborhood. After finding out it was the newest in the string of Gordon Ramsay restaurants, I […]
CHINATOWN ICE CREAM FACTORY
Reviewing Chinatown Ice Cream Factory: Classic Chinese flavors meet dreamy ice cream in New York City. Anchoring the narrow Bayard Street in Manhattan’s Chinatown since 1978, Chinatown Ice Cream Factory is an oldie but a goodie. Opened by Philip Seid, the family-owned ice cream shop makes homemade ice cream with traditional Chinese recipes. When it […]
UPTOWN SUSHI
Reviewing Uptown Sushi: Fresh sushi rolls in Houston. Uptown Sushi first opened its doors in 2004 and serves a variety of sushi rolls, sashimi, beef orders, and desserts. It is in the Post Oak area of Houston near other upscale restaurants and stores. They are open seven days a week and offer reasonable prices ranging […]
PADERIA BAKEHOUSE
Reviewing Paderia Bakehouse: The perfect bakery to fulfill that sweet tooth craving in Santa Monica. What beats the smell of freshly baked cookies you ask? Absolutely nothing. I could not think of a better reason to get myself out of bed on Friday morning than going to Paderia Bakehouse for some of the best cookies […]
GREAT WHITE
Reviewing Great White: Classic American fare with a Californian twist in Los Angeles. While doing some research on where to go for dinner the night before my birthday, my friend and I landed on Great White, a lovely spot on Larchmont. The owners of Great White are two friends from Australia who were “influenced heavily […]