ZARAK
Reviewing Zarak: Afghan food in Vancouver. Zarak is a new restaurant in Mount Pleasant, an area which the travel publication Time Out has ranked as one of the coolest international neighborhoods. The community is bustling with local craft breweries, renowned eateries, lovely cafes and trendy thrift shops. There is a lot of food competition in […]
FIRE WORKS PIZZA
Reviewing Fire Works Pizza: Artisanal wood-fired pizza in the heart of Arlington. After a long day of hiking, myself, three friends, and one dog were in a desperate search for a dog friendly heated patio on a chilly spring day. Fire Works Pizza delivered! We were so excited to try this neighborhood pizzeria and even […]
AGUACATE SANCTUARY OF LOVE
Reviewing Aguacate Sanctuary of Love: Lift your spirits high & raise your vibrational energies through plant-based nutrition in Miami. Can we begin by pointing out the epic name of this place? The aguacate (avocado in Spanish) is basically Miami’s vegetable mascot, not to mention a vegan staple. The sanctuary of love may not make […]
TORA RAMEN
Reviewing Tora Ramen: A no-frills ramen shop in Boston’s Chinatown. Earlier this year, I made it a goal to try every single ramen around Boston. Tora Ramen was last on my list and did not disappoint. It’s a small, comforting ramen shop in the heart of Chinatown. My friend and I visited Tora Ramen […]
SIMONA CAFE
Reviewing Simona Café: Arlington’s newest coziest café and coffee shop. A brand-new café and coffee shop in Arlington, Virginia right outside of Washington, DC just opened this year and is a delightful spot for your morning cup of coffee, a third space to work in, or a new happy hour patio spot. Simona Café […]
ECLAIRONS
Reviewing Eclairons: Picture perfect pastries and coffee from Europe to the Middle East outside of Washington DC. Are you mesmerized by cases of beautiful pastries? Swept away by handcrafted espresso drinks? If so, Eclairons in Arlington, Virginia is the coffee shop and bakery for you! This café feels like a European eatery with top notch […]
COMPASS COFFEE
Reviewing Compass Coffee: Locally influenced coffee drinks in Washington DC. Washington, D.C., is a city buzzing with politicians, tourists, and locals, all with one thing in common – a love for caffeine! Compass Coffee is a classic Washington D.C. coffee shop with outposts throughout the district and a few spots in Maryland and Virginia. Founded […]
BAYSHORE CLUB
Reviewing Bayshore Club: Waterfront outdoor dining in Coconut Grove with Pan-American food. My husband had just flown back from a Mardi Gras weekend with his brother, so he was under pressure to secure a last minute reservation for a Valentine’s dinner. He totally lucked out big time in scoring us a first time reservation at […]
LOCALE
Reviewing Locale: A must-try Neapolitan pizza parlor in Boston’s Little Italy. With over eighty eateries in Boston’s Little Italy, choosing the perfect dinner spot can be overwhelming. One of my favorite hidden gems for a delicious pizza is Locale on Hanover Street. The trendy pizza restaurant serves incredible Neapolitan-style pizzas in a casual setting. […]
FLORINA PIZZA & PANINOTECA
Reviewing Florina Pizzeria & Paninoteca: A must-try pizza joint in Boston’s Beacon Hill. Florina Pizzeria & Paninoteca is a quaint neighborhood pizza shop in Beacon Hill. Despite its low-key appearance, the pizzeria has received many accolades. Florina has been featured as one of the best comfort foods in Boston by the Boston Globe and […]
ISHIN UDON
Reviewing Ishin Udon: Innovative Japanese food in Houston’s Chinatown. A newer but popular addition to the Houston Chinatown restaurant scene is Ishin Udon. Ishin Udon is a little slice of Japan right in our own backyard. When you walk into Ishin Udon, you’ll notice the wooden interior in a traditional Japanese style that begs you […]
GRECO
Reviewing GreCo: Delicious Greek gyro sandwiches and more in the heart of Boston. GreCo is a local Greek eatery that sells some of Boston’s best gyros. The quick-service shop started in Back Bay but has recently opened locations in Downtown, Seaport, and Hub Hall. This review is for the original GreCo location on Newbury Street. I […]