EVENING STAR
Reviewing Evening Star Cafe: Neighborhood American restaurant & bar in Alexandria, VA. On our way back from the local farmer’s market on a cool Saturday morning, my husband and I stopped outside the Front Porch at the Evening Star Cafe. Despite the chill in the air, the music trickling out and several lit heaters made […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
THE COLADA SHOP
Reviewing The Colada Shop: a Cuban café, coffee shop, and bar combined to spread #coladalove in Washington DC. The Colada Shop is a delightful Cuban café, coffee shop, and bar, with vibrant colors and a light airy atmosphere that transports you to the warmth and sun of Cuba. Although I visited on a chilly winter […]
PICARO
Reviewing Picaro: Authentic Spanish flavors in the heart of the Mission District in San Francisco. A few years ago, I traveled to Barcelona, Spain with my family. I went on food tours and cooking classes where I was introduced to tapas, paella, sangria, and other traditional Spanish dishes; this was when my obsession with Spanish […]
PALETTE 22
Reviewing Palette 22: New American food, art, and fun in Arlington, VA. True to its word, all three are apparent from the moment you walk through the revolving doors. The bustle of an open kitchen is visible from the center of the restaurant while servers whisk small plate after small plate around the large dining […]
TAQUERIA EL POBLANO
Reviewing Taqueria el Poblano: Home of the Best Margarita and Mexican food in the D.C. area. Under a modest green awning labeled simply “Mexican Restaurant,” Taqueria el Poblano offers a casual and comfortable taste of Mexico in the D.C. area. The small dining room is filled with tables draped with brightly colored tablecloths and is […]
SMOKECRAFT
Reviewing Smokecraft: Award-winning BBQ in Arlington, VA. Let me put this out there right away: I am not a fan of barbeque. I am not a southern girl, and smoked meats slathered in BBQ sauce just don’t do it for me. I don’t enjoy the flavor. You know the one: where everything tastes almost like […]