THE MOCKINGBIRD
Reviewing The Mockingbird: An elevated American diner serving unique comfort food with an international twist in Nashville. The Mockingbird truly has it all. The food is rave-worthy, the cocktails are creative, and the fun decor serves as a perfect photo backdrop for a fun experience. I’ve been a longtime fan of The Mockingbird, but its […]
GIORGIO BALDI
Reviewing Giorgio Baldi: Upscale Italian food in Los Angeles. There is a list of restaurants in L.A. that are known to have celebrity sightings. For special occasions, a girls’ night out, or a reunion, these restaurants are exactly the ones that first come to my mind. Giorgio Baldi is one of those restaurants that I’ve […]
CAFE ROZE
Reviewing Cafe Roze: A modern neighborhood cafe with an approachable menu and perfectly executed New American food in Nashville. Cafe Roze elevates the food options on Porter Road in East Nashville and is a destination worth traveling to for an exceptional dining experience. It is located in a simple, nondescript building with a classic, clean […]
DUMPLING KING
Reviewing Dumpling King: A simple Chinese restaurant in Houston. Dumpling King opened in the 1980s and has solidified itself as a Houston institution. It is a popular family-owned restaurant run by couple Janisse and Han Kim. They are open daily, except Sundays. They serve a variety of authentic Chinese dumplings including those with beef, chicken, […]
AFURI
Reviewing Afuri: The best local Japanese ramen in Los Angeles. When researching where to go for dinner on a Monday night, my friends and I chose Afuri Ramen and Dumpling LA in downtown’s Arts District. We chose this spot because the weather was on the colder side, and we were hoping to warm up with […]
DARBAND SHISHKABOB
Reviewing Darband Shishkabob: The place to go for authentic Persian food in Houston. Darband Shishkabob is a family-owned restaurant in Houston established in 1986. It was Houston’s first Persian restaurant with a specialty in kabobs and a few stew dishes. They are open seven days a week and offer food made from scratch at very […]
ANTONIO’S
Reviewing Antonio’s: Pizza and Pasta in Houston. Antonio’s Flying Pizza is a well-established and family-owned restaurant in Houston. They are open Tuesday through Saturday. This place has very loyal customers that have been going here since they first opened in 1971. Antonio’s specializes in authentic Italian cuisine and prepares all their food in-house from scratch. […]
GINA’S
Reviewing Gina’s: Authentic Italian just outside of Houston, Texas. Gina’s is a phenomenal Italian restaurant located outside of Houston. It opened its doors in May 2012 and is well known in the area for its homemade pasta dishes, pizzas, and desserts. The menu is diverse with numerous options. Former coworkers have complimented the restaurant on […]
COCOHODO & SWEET VIVIAN’S
Reviewing Cocohodo & Sweet Vivian’s: A taste of European cuisine without leaving Katy, TX. My friends and I were looking for a crepe place in Katy that we hadn’t tried yet. One of my friends is obsessed with crepes, so we’ve tried quite a few, but never Cocohodo & Sweet Vivian’s, despite having thought about […]
STOMPING GROUND
Get in line at Stomping Ground, it is worth it. “What’s up with the line?” is the first FAQ on the Stomping Ground website, and with good reason. On most Saturday and Sunday mornings, you will find a long line of people out the door and down the street, waiting around for their chance […]
SUSHI HANA
Reviewing Sushi Hana: Authentic Japanese cuisine in Katy, Texas. Sushi Hana happened upon me when I was doing a beer run at a local liquor store. I didn’t want to have to travel across town just to pick up dinner. Not wanting to cook at home either, I decided to stop by a little Japanese […]
HARMONY CAFE
Harmony Cafe offers affordable yet delicious Chinese food. Harmony Cafe is a Chinese restaurant I had never been to before this visit. It’s located in Georgetown, which is a D.C. neighborhood that is notorious for having everything except budget-friendly options. You can find just about anything in Georgetown, except maybe a place to […]