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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
L’ARTISANE BAKERY AND BISTRO
Reviewing L’artisane Bakery and Bistro: Vegan, french-style pastries, sandwiches, and more in Coral Gables. When you hear that a vegan restaurant has the number one croissant of the year, you visit it…ASAP. So that is exactly what I did! A trip to L’artisane Bakery and Bistro took me to the heart of Coral Gables on […]
HUNAN GOURMET
Reviewing Hunan Gourmet: Authentic Chinese food in the heart of Boston’s Chinatown. Boston’s Chinatown may be small, but the neighborhood has an impressive variety of Asian restaurants. You’ll find everything from ramen to dim sum to dumpling shops. Formerly known as Bubor Cha Cha, Hunan Gourmet is an exceptional Chinese restaurant in the neighborhood’s center. […]
CAFFE 817
Caffe 817 is your neighborhood European-style cafe in Old Oakland. Caffe 817 is located in Old Oakland and is inspired by European sidewalk cafes with their Euro-centric fare. As soon as I arrived, I fell in love with the ambiance. There is both indoor and outdoor seating; some customers were inside on their laptops getting […]
CHINCHIKURIN
Reviewing Chinchikurin: Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki in Los Angeles. Sawtelle Blvd is a Little Tokyo annex that only some are fortunate to know about. Since it was my high school hot spot for dining and hanging out, I am lucky to be familiar with most restaurants on the street. However, I never had the chance to try […]