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 […]
TARTINE
Reviewing Tartine: Freshly baked breads, pastries, and quality coffee in Santa Monica. Upon researching where to take my cousin for brunch on her birthday, Tartine Santa Monica was the location that we were most interested in. Both the location and the menu was appealing! There are five Los Angeles locations, but the Santa Monica one […]
MESCALITO COFFEE
Reviewing Mescalito Coffee: Specialty coffee, baked goods, and more in Brenham, TX. On a stop in town on my way back into Houston, I decided I needed a quick coffee fix. When I pulled onto the main street, I spotted a tiny cafe that I had not noticed before. Tucked away and almost hidden by […]
RUTHIE’S ALL DAY
Reviewing Ruthie’s All Day: Homestyle Southern food at an upscale, modern diner in Arlington, VA. The first impression of Ruthie’s All Day is that of an upscale, modern diner. The traditional cushioned diner booths are present, but with a sleeker look in greens and whites. The touches of greenery and mugs, books, and coffee beans […]
LA CASA DE ISAAC AND MOISHE
Reviewing La Casa de Isaac and Moishe: Authentic Mexican food in Highland Park, IL. To say that dining at La Casa de Isaac and Moishe is like feasting in a traditional hacienda is an understatement. Not only will you enjoy fabulous over-the-top Mexican cuisine and beverages, but the ambiance is warm and inviting with top-notch […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
TAQUERIA LOS PRIMOS
Reviewing Taqueria Los Primos: Authentic Mexican dishes right outside of Washington DC. It can be a bit difficult to find truly authentic Mexican food in Washington DC. To find this hidden gem I turned to none other than TikTok. That’s right, TikTok told me to visit the colorful counter service Mexican restaurant, Taqueria Los Primos. […]