CRAIG’S
Reviewing Craig’s: Classic American cuisine with upscale comfort food and vegan specialties in Los Angeles. Melrose Avenue is one of those streets in L.A. that everyone dreams to dine on because of the constant paparazzi and celebrity sightings. Our reservation was on the earlier side at 5:30 p.m., so there was still light outside when […]
TAPIOCA XPRESS
Reviewing Tapioca Xpress: Bubble teas, smoothies, small snacks, and everything in between in Katy, TX. Katy is home to a plethora of shopping centers. They’re everywhere. And usually, if you take a closer look, you’ll find a boba tea cafe hidden within the various shops. And most of them are superb. This little cafe was […]
SLEEK
Reviewing Sleek: Homemade, high-quality chocolate in Houston. Have you ever heard of a chocolate cafe? Well, once you walk into Sleek prepare to be educated. Sleek has been specializing in fine Belgian chocolate since 2014. There are currently three locations that all use high-quality, homemade chocolate for crepes, waffles, and bonbons. Their crepe design resembles […]
LAVA COFFEE
Reviewing Lava Coffee: Craft coffee drinks and more in Katy, TX. All kinds of trendy cafes have been popping up in Katy, Texas over the last few years. What used to be a grassy field is now full of life, complete with ramen restaurants, izakayas, karaoke parlors, and bakeries. Lava Coffee sits nestled between them […]
GRAZIA
Reviewing Grazia: Fresh Italian food in Pearland, TX. Grazia is a privately owned restaurant with three locations in the Houston area since 2014. Adrian and Gina Hembree founded Grazia after working in the food industry for several years before opening their first restaurant. Grazia “is a proud supporter of local schools, athletic programs, community organizations, […]
BLOOD BROS BBQ
Reviewing Blood Bros BBQ: BBQ in Houston, TX. Blood Bros BBQ is owned by three friends who grew up in the Alief area of Houston. It opened its doors in late 2018 and specializes in Texas barbeque as well as some Asian and Cajun fusion dishes. Except for Mondays and Tuesdays, they are open 11 […]
COURAGE BAGELS
Reviewing Courage Bagels: The best bagels in Los Angeles. Courage Bagels is a trendy spot that almost every bagel lover in L.A. has heard of. Their competitors are Yeastie Boys Bagels and Pop’s Bagels, but honestly, I am a devout Courage Bagels fan after my visit on Sunday. The 40-minute wait, including the line and […]
BOTTEGA LOUIE
Reviewing Bottega Louie: An Italian restaurant, gourmet market, and French patisserie all wrapped into one magical place in Downtown Los Angeles. When looking for somewhere special to go for dinner on Good Friday, my family decided on Bottega Louie in Downtown, L.A. Parking was a breeze since they have a valet stand right outside the […]
HENLEY
Reviewing Henley: A modern American brasserie in Nashville. Although I pass Henley all the time, I knew little about it and had never thought to stop in before. When my boyfriend told me that he made reservations here for dinner, I could tell that I was in for a treat as soon as I looked […]
SADIE’S
Reviewing Sadie’s: An all-day cafe offering American Mediterranean cuisine in Nashville. Sadie’s is a relatively new restaurant that opened up about six months ago. Located in the Edgehill neighborhood, it replaced a beloved Mexican restaurant, Taco Mamacita, that relocated during the pandemic. It had a huge outdoor patio and was perfectly located in a quiet […]
TSUJITA
Reviewing Tsujita: Japanese dipping ramen in Los Angeles. If you ask any L.A. local for a ramen recommendation, chances are that Tsujita is on their list. Tsujita L.A. Artisan Noodles, or Tsujita for short, is located on the famous street of Sawtelle in the West L.A. neighborhood. Sawtelle is known for having some of the […]
PAPPAS BROS
Reviewing Pappas Bros. Steakhouse: The definition of a superstar steakhouse in Houston. Pappas Bros. Steakhouse is a privately owned high-end restaurant with two locations in Houston and one in Dallas. The first location opened in the center of Houston on Westheimer Road in 1995. It is owned by a pair of Greek brothers named Chris […]