OSTERIA
Italian dining, simplified, at Osteria in Oklahoma City. I admit I was curious about the name: Osteria. When I looked at the website for this restaurant, it stated that Osteria translates to a “simple restaurant” in Italian. I love Italian food, so this immediately piqued my interest. Chef Jonathon Stranger opened the restaurant in 2018. […]
MOTHER’S BISTRO
Reviewing Mother’s Bistro: Comforting traditional home-cooked food in downtown Portland. When thinking back to what fuels our love for food, the majority of people can attribute their adoration back to the days when their mothers would cook meals for them. These universal memories of mothers toiling away in the kitchen belong to everyone. Family and […]
PHO SO 1
Reviewing Pho So 1: Authentic Vietnamese cuisine in Van Nuys. Vietnamese food is one of my all-time favorite cuisines, so when Pho So 1 in Van Nuys came to me, heavily recommended by many friends, I knew I had to check this spot out. Pho So 1 is an iconic restaurant located in the Los […]
PIZZA ANTICA
Reviewing Pizza Antica: Wood-fired pizzas at Santana Row in San Jose. In the heart of bustling Santana Row sits Pizza Antica garnering a large crowd of people for their delicious food and drinks. Despite being in a popular outdoor mall filled with various eateries, Pizza Antica holds its own and I was excited to finally […]
UPPER LEFT ROASTERS
Reviewing Upper Left Roasters: Sip on single-origin espresso in historic Ladd’s Addition in Portland. On a brisk Sunday morning in Portland, my roommate and I were in the mood for a low-key brunch. We were hungry, so we did not want to go somewhere where we would have to wait for a table. Sunday […]
BROOKLYN BAGEL BAKERY
Reviewing Brooklyn Bagel Bakery: Authentic New York bagels in Arlington, Virginia. If you are searching for the perfect New York bagel in the Washington DC area than look no further than Brooklyn Bagel Bakery. This New York style deli is in the Courthouse neighborhood of Arlington directly across from the metro entrance. It is […]
DAEDO SIKDANG
Reviewing Daedo Sikdang: Serving experience and culture with a side of Korean barbeque in Koreatown, Los Angeles. My cousin’s favorite cuisine is Korean, specifically Korean barbeque. So for her birthday dinner, we decided on a fine-dining Korean barbeque restaurant called Daedo Sikdang in none other than Koreatown. We have been to several Korean barbeque restaurants […]
DUE SOUTH
Reviewing Due South: Southern charm and Southern cooking in Washington DC. Due South is serving up helpings of classic southern cooking and charm in Washington DC’s lively Navy Yard neighborhood. This restaurant is a great spot for dinner or weekend brunch! I went recently with friends, and we had such a good meal in a […]
FOUNTAIN COFFEE ROOM
Reviewing Fountain Coffee Room: Serving Hollywood stars since 1949, grab a coffee and a celebrity sighting only at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Fountain Coffee Room is an iconic spot that has been on my bucket list for quite some time, and let me tell you, I was not let down! Fountain Coffee Room is a […]
STASIO’S ITALIAN DELI & MARKET
Stasio’s Italian Deli & Market: A breakfast trifecta in Orlando. Stasio’s Italian Deli & Market is one of those places that’s been on my list for years. One step inside this Italian deli and I wished I had come sooner. Stasio’s changed my Saturday morning from ordinary to extraordinary. Walking in, the cashier greeted me with […]
THE ELEPHANT WALK
Reviewing The Elephant Walk: A must-try Cambodian-French fusion dinner destination in Boston. Located in Boston’s South End neighborhood, The Elephant Walk is a Cambodian-French fusion restaurant known for its innovative menu and signature cocktails. They’ve been serving customers since 1991, making it a well-known Boston establishment. I made a reservation for two at 7:30pm on […]
BLUE PLATE TACO
Reviewing Blue Plate Taco: Clean, coastal, Mexican cuisine in Los Angeles. After researching where to go for taco Tuesday with the girls, we all agreed that Blue Plate Taco was the perfect place! The restaurant is located on Ocean Avenue, which you can always count on being busy any night of the week. We made […]