BATHHOUSE
Reviewing Bathhouse: Massage spa and bites in the heart of Brooklyn’s Williamsburg. A boutique bathhouse seems an unlikely place to have an exceptional meal, but the restaurant at BATHHOUSE in Brooklyn’s hip Williamsburg neighborhood is a stellar stop, worthy of a breakfast, dinner, or drink whether you’re soaking in their tubs or not. Set in […]
BONDI SUSHI
Reviewing Bondi Sushi: A one-of-a-kind sushi bar in New York City. Are you ready to start embracing your “main character energy” in New York City? Well, you’re in luck because I have the best sushi restaurant just for you – Bondi Sushi. They have several locations around New York City. This one-of-a-kind sushi bar serves […]
GORDON RAMSAY BURGER
Reviewing Gordon Ramsay Burger: The best burger in Chicago. When I returned to Chicago this January after a prolonged visit back to my hometown of Portland, Ore., I was excited to see a new restaurant had opened in my neighborhood. After finding out it was the newest in the string of Gordon Ramsay restaurants, I […]
CHINATOWN ICE CREAM FACTORY
Reviewing Chinatown Ice Cream Factory: Classic Chinese flavors meet dreamy ice cream in New York City. Anchoring the narrow Bayard Street in Manhattan’s Chinatown since 1978, Chinatown Ice Cream Factory is an oldie but a goodie. Opened by Philip Seid, the family-owned ice cream shop makes homemade ice cream with traditional Chinese recipes. When it […]
UPTOWN SUSHI
Reviewing Uptown Sushi: Fresh sushi rolls in Houston. Uptown Sushi first opened its doors in 2004 and serves a variety of sushi rolls, sashimi, beef orders, and desserts. It is in the Post Oak area of Houston near other upscale restaurants and stores. They are open seven days a week and offer reasonable prices ranging […]
PADERIA BAKEHOUSE
Reviewing Paderia Bakehouse: The perfect bakery to fulfill that sweet tooth craving in Santa Monica. What beats the smell of freshly baked cookies you ask? Absolutely nothing. I could not think of a better reason to get myself out of bed on Friday morning than going to Paderia Bakehouse for some of the best cookies […]
GREAT WHITE
Reviewing Great White: Classic American fare with a Californian twist in Los Angeles. While doing some research on where to go for dinner the night before my birthday, my friend and I landed on Great White, a lovely spot on Larchmont. The owners of Great White are two friends from Australia who were “influenced heavily […]
TAPIOCA XPRESS
Reviewing Tapioca Xpress: Bubble teas, smoothies, small snacks, and everything in between in Katy, TX. Katy is home to a plethora of shopping centers. They’re everywhere. And usually, if you take a closer look, you’ll find a boba tea cafe hidden within the various shops. And most of them are superb. This little cafe was […]
SLEEK
Reviewing Sleek: Homemade, high-quality chocolate in Houston. Have you ever heard of a chocolate cafe? Well, once you walk into Sleek prepare to be educated. Sleek has been specializing in fine Belgian chocolate since 2014. There are currently three locations that all use high-quality, homemade chocolate for crepes, waffles, and bonbons. Their crepe design resembles […]
LAVA COFFEE
Reviewing Lava Coffee: Craft coffee drinks and more in Katy, TX. All kinds of trendy cafes have been popping up in Katy, Texas over the last few years. What used to be a grassy field is now full of life, complete with ramen restaurants, izakayas, karaoke parlors, and bakeries. Lava Coffee sits nestled between them […]
BLOOD BROS BBQ
Reviewing Blood Bros BBQ: BBQ in Houston, TX. Blood Bros BBQ is owned by three friends who grew up in the Alief area of Houston. It opened its doors in late 2018 and specializes in Texas barbeque as well as some Asian and Cajun fusion dishes. Except for Mondays and Tuesdays, they are open 11 […]
COURAGE BAGELS
Reviewing Courage Bagels: The best bagels in Los Angeles. Courage Bagels is a trendy spot that almost every bagel lover in L.A. has heard of. Their competitors are Yeastie Boys Bagels and Pop’s Bagels, but honestly, I am a devout Courage Bagels fan after my visit on Sunday. The 40-minute wait, including the line and […]