NR
Reviewing NR: Creative cocktails and Japanese ramen in Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Tucked down a largely residential side street on the Upper East Side between a co-op apartment building and a parking garage, it’s not readily apparent to passersby what kind of restaurant NR is. In fact, before the pandemic, it was easy to walk […]
BELLES BEACH HOUSE
Reviewing Belles Beach House: Hawaiian Food in the heart of Los Angeles! I have been dying to try Belles Beach House because it is headed by the same hospitality team as the well-known Santa Monica restaurant Elephante and the Sunset Strip restaurant Eveleigh. I didn’t have to dig too hard to find this spot since […]
MAMAHUHU
Reviewing Mamahuhu: Chinese flavors in San Francisco. Growing up in a traditional Chinese household, I’ve always wanted to try foods from other cultures and cuisines since my parents cooked Chinese food almost every day. Gradually, I got sick of Chinese food and ignored all the Chinese restaurants I’d walk by. However, Mamahuhu, a Chinese-American restaurant […]
BAR BOCCE
Reviewing Bar Bocce: Italian Pizzeria in Sausalito. Sausalito is known for its spectacular views and serene vibes. There are many charming waterfront restaurants in this city, but Bar Bocce is definitely a must-go if you’re ever in town. With beautiful views, refreshing cocktails, and tasty bites, Bar Bocce checks all the boxes for you to […]
HUTONG
Reviewing Hutong: Dim sum and Peking duck in the heart of midtown Manhattan. Hutong is a chic, contemporary Hong Kong restaurant located in Midtown Manhattan which is housed in a glass skyscraper that also houses Bloomberg L.P.’s offices. The palatial dining room is glam, opulent, and sleek, making it perfect for business dinners, after-work drinks, […]
CW ASIAN CAFE
Reviewing CW Asian Cafe: Chinese cuisine in Katy, TX. Tucked away in a Target parking lot is a wonderful little cafe called CW Asian Cafe (also known as CW Asian Dishes & Tea Lounge). I’ve gone in here before for some quick bubble tea on my way home after shopping, but I’d never ordered food. […]
THE BLOCK
Reviewing The Block: Asian eateries in Washington D.C. The Block Foodhall & Bar is an awesome spot with locations in Annandale, VA; Washington D.C.; and Bethesda, MD. According to their website, The Block was the first food hall in Northern Virginia, is Asian American-owned, immigrant-owned, and female-owned, so I was excited to give it a […]
ANOMALY
Reviewing Anomaly: New American fine dining in San Francisco. This warehouse-turned-pop-up restaurant in the Dogpatch neighborhood of San Francisco is unassuming from the exterior. In fact, we walked right past Anomaly and had to turn around since there are no visible signs from the sidewalk. Reservations need to be made a couple of weeks in […]
MASADA
Reviewing Masada: Middle Eastern cuisine in Chicago. Habibi translates to “my love,” but it also can refer to a friend or family when translated from Arabic. Masada is named after the owner Shadi’s mother, which makes sense since this establishment is extremely welcoming. Masada was a restaurant that took 10 years to visualize. Shadi wanted […]
COMPASS ROSE
Reviewing Compass Rose: International street food in Washington D.C. Do you dream of traveling the world and trying new foods everywhere you go? How about trying exotic foods from the comfort of your own city? For adventurous eaters and travel lovers alike, Compass Rose is the restaurant for you. The bustling restaurant is located within […]
YAN TEA
Reviewing Yan Tea: Freshly brewed tea, great food, and cozy vibes in Katy, TX. There is a relatively new up-and-coming area of Katy, Texas, that is full of different types of Asian restaurants, cafes, and specialty foods. There are plenty of small businesses in this area, and I wanted to try out a new bubble […]
COALFIRE
Reviewing Coalfire: Home to Chicago’s original coal oven pizzeria. When it comes to Chicago pizza, visitors and locals alike all have their own opinion as to what’s their favorite: thin, deep dish, double crust, or stuffed. In the City of Big Shoulders, you can get it all! Head on over to the award-winning Coalfire Pizza, […]