KUNJIP

Cheese Maeun Galbi Jjim, Kunjip, Santa Clara

Reviewing Kunjip: a Korean restaurant outside of San Francisco.  Kunjip is one of many amazing Korean restaurants amidst the diverse culinary scene in the South Bay Area. With its high ratings and positive reviews, Kunjip often draws a queue of eager foodies waiting outside their restaurant. We visited on a Friday evening and patiently waited […]

HAUTE DOGS

Chicago dogs, Haute Dogs, Washington D.C.

Reviewing Haute Dogs: a gourmet spin on hot dogs in Washington D.C. Hot dogs are the ubiquitous summer food. At the ballpark, from a roadside stand, or on the grill in your yard on the 4th of July, hot dogs are loved by adults and children alike. The biggest controversy surrounding the easily portable meal […]

OUR MOM EUGENIA

Our Mom Eugenia

Reviewing Our Mom Eugenia: True Greek flavors in suburban Washington D.C. We’re at Our Mom Eugenia, a family-owned Greek restaurant in Great Falls, Virginia, a suburb of Washington, D.C. Our waiter is Greek. The menu names the dishes in Greek. The wines are Greek, the bar is stocked with exotic Greek liqueurs. The food is […]

BRED GOURMET

Bred

Reviewing Bred Gourmet: Some of the best burgers in Boston.  I love a good burger, so Bred Gourmet, a popular burger restaurant in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood, had been on my food bucket list for a long time. They’re best known for their signature smoked burgers and fried chicken sandwiches. This past month, I finally got to […]

BOTANICO GIN & COOKHOUSE

Botanico Gin

Reviewing Botanico Gin & Cookhouse: Internationally inspired fusion cuisine in Coconut Grove. Botanico describes its concept as modern American cuisine with a focus on gin cocktails mixed with botanicals. So, I wasn’t sure what to expect when going there for a birthday lunch, wondering if it leaned heavily to the cocktail side. We had some […]

OLD LISBON

Old Lisbon

Reviewing Old Lisbon: An authentic Portuguese experience in South Miami.  Old Lisbon is a well-established restaurant right in the heart of South Miami, and has been serving authentic Portuguese fare since the 1990’s. Most Miami restaurants experience a business slowdown during our hot summer months, when everyone tries to get out of Dodge, and that’s […]

HOT LOLA’S

Hot Lola's

Reviewing Hot Lola’s: Sichuan spice meets Nashville hot chicken in Arlington. Have you ever tried fried chicken spiced with both Sichuan pepper and cayenne pepper? You can find this unique pairing at Arlington, Virginia’s own Hot Lola’s. Hot Lola’s is a fried chicken joint that had its first brick-and-mortar location at the Ballston food hall. […]

JOIA BEACH

Joia Beach

Reviewing Joia Beach: A vibrant restaurant with European-inspired dishes tucked in the shores of Biscayne Bay in Miami.  I have been meaning to experience Joia Beach Restaurant and Beach Club for a while now, and I finally got around to making that necessary reservation. Once that date arrived, so had an ominous storm. I decided […]

HAPPY VEGAN BAKERS

Happy Vegan Bakers

Reviewing Happy Vegan Bakers: Hispanic vegan soul food on the go in Hialeah. Looking to make a vegan happy? Or anyone, for that matter? Head over to Happy Vegan Bakers in Hialeah and bring home a box full of happiness – in the form of delicious, 100% vegan pastries, that is!  Happy Vegan Bakers is […]

FLIGHT RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR

Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar

Reviewing Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar: A uniquely elevated dining experience located in the heart of downtown Memphis. One of the best parts of a vacation is experiencing local fare, and I had high expectations after hearing about Flight Restaurant from our concierge.  In Miami we do tapas, but I think Flight Restaurant brings it […]

THE MAD HERBALIST

The Mad Herbalist

Reviewing The Mad Herbalist: A tea salon delighting all the senses in Clarksville. I visited the Mad Herbalist in Clarksville, Tennessee, for lunch in early June. As I stepped through the doors of the historic “Neely” cabin circa 1769, I sensed I was in for something completely different. I spied a wall of glass jars […]

ATRIA

Reviewing Atria: Farm-fresh modern American fare in Flagstaff.  If you are a foodie looking for a culinary adventure in American cuisine, Atria Restaurant’s Eight Course Chefs Tasting Menu is an experience you won’t want to miss.  Located in the historic district of downtown Flagstaff, Atria Restaurant offers an upscale yet casual atmosphere. Fancy attire is […]