KITH TREATS
Reviewing Kith: Magical treats made with cereal and ice cream in Miami. I’d been dying to try Kith Treats after seeing it all over my Instagram feed, so I jumped at the chance to go while on vacation in Miami. Upon arriving, there was a line out the door going down the street, so I […]
MARCO’S CAFE
Reviewing Marco’s Cafe: an American brunch staple in Multnomah Village in Portland. Tucked away in Southwest Portland, Marco’s Cafe and Espresso Bar is a restaurant popular for its brunch service among locals. It sits a few blocks down from the main thoroughfare of Multnomah Village. This cozy, quarter-mile stretch of shops and restaurants has the […]
ANGELO’S PIZZA AND PASTA
Reviewing Angelo’s Pizza and Pasta: Authentic Italian at its best in the Houston area. Angelo’s Pizza and Pasta is a privately-owned Italian restaurant that has been in the Houston area since 1993. They are known for authentic Italian dishes that are hard to find in the South. Angelo’s sells numerous kinds of pasta and pizzas […]
THAI GOURMET
Thai Gourmet is a true gem of authentic Thai cuisine in Houston. Thai Gourmet has been a fan favorite of true Thai food lovers in Houston since 1995. If you have any interest in Thai cuisine and live nearby, Thai Gourmet will inevitably enter your radar at some point. I discovered the awesomeness of […]
PONO BURGER
Reviewing Pono Burger: Hawaiian cuisine meets the classic American burger in Los Angeles. I did not have to do much research to find Pono Burger in Santa Monica. I was strongly recommended to go here by several friends of mine. This single-location restaurant is known for its simple philosophy of using organic, local, and farmer’s […]
PROUD PIE
Reviewing Proud Pie: Pie paradise right outside of Houston. Proud Pie is an excellent privately owned pie shop near Houston that has every reason to be proud. Many other pie places in Houston often use too much artificial filling. This establishment uses butter instead of oil to make its pie crusts. All pies are made […]
FELIX TRATTORIA
Reviewing Felix Trattoria: Traditional Italian cuisine by Chef Evan Funke in Los Angeles. After seeing Felix Trattoria in articles about the best restaurants in L.A., various Instagram posts, and TikTok videos, I knew I had to try it out. Chef Evan Funke brings two decades of experience training in Italy to his menu at Felix […]
LULU’S WINEGARDEN
Reviewing Lulu’s Winegarden: A relaxing winegarden in Washington D.C. Everyone in Washington D.C. seems to love a beer garden, but have you ever been to a wine garden? Lulu’s Wine Garden fills a gap in the drinks and dining scene in the city and offers a casual place for friends to gather for wine and […]
INDIA’S RESTAURANT
Reviewing India’s Restaurant: Indian food in the heart of Houston. The privately-owned India’s Restaurant has been around since 1980, making it one of the oldest Indian establishments in the Houston area. It primarily offers North Indian cuisine, but there are some dishes from other parts of India on the menu as well. I have been […]
JOE’S STONE CRAB
Reviewing Joe’s Stone Crab: Seafood Restaurant in Miami Beach. Joe’s Stone Crab has finally caught up with modern times, and I’m not sure who to thank for it. At one time, it was required that you be male to be a server. And, until recently, you had to know someone, wink-wink, and pay some hefty […]
DESSERT GALLERY
Reviewing Dessert Gallery: Cozy dessert cafe in Houston. Dessert Gallery is a women-owned gem that is well known and extremely popular in Houston. It has been open since 1995 and is still going extraordinarily strong. Sara Brook is the owner and operator of Dessert Gallery and has done an exceptional job with it. Everyone I […]
BERNAL STAR
Reviewing Bernal Star: The perfect homey go-to spot for American mid-afternoon snacks and drinks in San Francisco. Bernal Star is one of those local mom-and-pop restaurants that only people living in the neighborhood would know about. Most people would just walk past it without giving it a second glance. I stumbled upon it during its […]