THE GARDEN HOUSE
Reviewing The Garden House: Latin food at its best in South Beach. After finding convenient street parking practically at the door of The Garden House, I was immediately greeted by several employees standing outside. Choosing to sit inside or outside was quite the challenge. The outside seating area of The Garden House has a great […]
THE MAILROOM
Reviewing The Mailroom: Made from scratch dishes on a wood-fired grill and draft cocktails in Clarksville. When you visit The Mailroom in Clarksville, Tennessee, you’ll think of the expression, “You can’t judge a book by its cover.” The structure looks like an old post office or federal building from the outside. But inside, one finds […]
MATT AND TONY’S
Reviewing Matt and Tony’s: An energetic American kitchen and bar in Alexandria. The front patio at Matt and Tony’s has been packed from just about the day they opened their doors this past March with all manner of people – and it’s easy to see why. The industrial-styled restaurant, with its all-black façade, wrought iron […]
CAFE FLORA
Reviewing Café Flora: Creative vegetarian cuisine for all in Seattle. Café Flora is one of my favorite restaurants of all time, and this visit did not disappoint. Café Flora is a vegetarian restaurant that offers vegan substitutes for all of its dishes. I do not have any dietary restrictions, but I would not mind going […]
DRUNKEN MONKEY COFFEE BAR
Reviewing Drunken Monkey Coffee Bar: Vegan dishes and house-roasted coffee in Orlando. You know those coffee places that have hard, little stools and tiny tables that make it clear they don’t really want you to stay? That’s not the Drunken Monkey. In fact, the chairs are so deep and comfortable they might just suck you […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]