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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
CHITCHAT
Reviewing Chitchat Coffee and Matcha: Breakfast burritos and organic lattes in Los Angeles. One of my go-to’s in L.A. is Chitchat Coffee and Matcha. Not only do I rely on them for my morning matcha fix, but I do a lot of meetings there for work or to meet up with friends because I know […]
AGA’S
Reviewing Aga’s: Indian Pakistani food in Houston. Aga’s is an immensely popular restaurant located outside of Houston. They are open seven days a week and are always busy. Most would agree this is a strong sign of intense popularity. However, their system of sitting people runs smoothly, so it does not take too long to […]
CASA BARAJAS
Reviewing Casa Barajas: Fresh Mexican cuisine in San Francisco. One of my favorite cuisines is Mexican. I love all the blends and variations of meats, cheeses, spices, and flavors that are incorporated into classic dishes, and I’m always craving that fun and vibrant experience that eating Mexican food provides. Casa Barajas is a Mexican restaurant […]
LOVE BURN
Reviewing Love Burn: Fried Chicken in South San Francisco. On the way to San Francisco, I stopped by South San Francisco and tried out Love Burn, a fried chicken shop. I’ve seen a few fellow foodies post about this place, and I decided to finally give it a try! I have not had many hot […]
BARCA PIER
Reviewing Barca Pier: Mediterranean cuisine with a view of the Potomac River in Alexandria. There’s something about being near the water, sipping a drink with the wind in your hair, that instantly makes you feel like you’ve been whisked away to some far-off locale. Barca Pier embodies this feeling with their overwater restaurant and bar. […]