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 […]
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 […]
TACO CITY
Reviewing Taco City: Affordable and authentic tacos in Washington D.C.’s Eastern Market neighborhood. Taco City is found in D.C.’s Eastern Market neighborhood. It’s a chill area with just enough other businesses and activities (e.g., a bar, a movie theater, and a flea market) to keep you from getting bored, but not so many that it’s […]
FRESH BAGUETTE
Reviewing Fresh Baguette: French Bakery in Washington D.C. Since moving back to the U.S. from Europe, I have been on the hunt for the perfect French croissant in the D.C. area. When I heard that local bakery Fresh Baguette was opening their new location in Alexandria and that they were a French bakery, with their […]
EBAES
Reviewing Ebaes: Asian Fusion near USC in Los Angeles. Upon walking into Ebaes restaurant, the lanterns and wall murals made it feel very homey and inviting. We arrived around 4:30 p.m., so it wasn’t too busy, and we got lucky with a parking spot right out front. Ebaes offers great deals on drinks and food […]
COALFIRE
Reviewing Coalfire: Home to Chicago’s original coal oven pizzeria. When it comes to Chicago pizza, visitors and locals alike all have their own opinion as to what’s their favorite: thin, deep dish, double crust, or stuffed. In the City of Big Shoulders, you can get it all! Head on over to the award-winning Coalfire Pizza, […]
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 […]
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 […]
DEMERA
Reviewing Demera: An authentic Ethiopian, Michelin Guide recommended, AND women-owned restaurant in Chicago. When my grandmother said she was coming to visit me in Chicago, I knew I had to take her to places that were unlike anything she had tried before. When searching for a restaurant that fit my criteria, I came across Demera, […]
RASA
Reviewing Rasa: A perfect introduction to fast-casual Indian cuisine in Washington DC. It’s no secret that fast-casual food is a staple of the Washington D.C. area, and local restaurant, Rasa Grill, introduces a mouthwatering Indian twist to the classic “build your own bowl” lunch spot. I visited the brand-new Crystal City location of Rasa and […]
PUPATELLA
Reviewing Pupatella: Authentic Neopolitan pizza in Washington DC. Naturally, when my friends let me know that they were headed to Pupatella for some Friday night ‘za, I jumped in my car and headed over. Having never been before and being a self-described pizza snob from New York, I was excited to try a new-to-me Neapolitan […]
KIM’S TEAHOUSE
Reviewing Kim’s Teahouse: The iconic – but newly renovated Teahouse in Katy, Texas. Houston is known for its bubble tea scene, so there is a whole sea of options for authentic and delicious boba. Kim’s Teahouse has a longstanding reputation in Houston — they’ve been around since before the boba tea craze took off. So, […]