HAVANA VIEJA
Reviewing Havana Vieja: Cuban food in Miami Beach. It seems that Washington Avenue is THE spot to be recently. I think this is partly due to COVID-19, which closed Ocean Drive for cars to parade up and down and now also prohibits pedestrians from using it. On the other hand, Washington Avenue is getting its […]
CARSON’S
Reviewing Carson’s: Award-winning steak and barbecue to the people of Chicago. The award-winning Carson’s has long been a staple of Chicago restaurants since 1977. The reason is simple. They serve great food with top-notch service. You’ll sense the warmth and ambiance that feels like a “welcome home” as you walk into the restaurant, which was […]
CASCADE POOLSIDE CAFE
Reviewing Cascade Poolside Cafe: American eats and afternoon tapas in Coral Gables. Overlooking the world-famous Biltmore pool, Cascade Poolside Cafe offers poolside dining for lunch and afternoon tapas. Cascade Poolside Cafe is an outdoor oasis tucked under a cascading 23-foot waterfall that overlooks the Biltmore pool. The al-fresco restaurant is set in the colonnade-lined loggia, which […]
THE CHEF AND I
Reviewing The Chef and I: Award winning fine dining restaurant in Nashville. The Chef and I relocated to Midtown — my neighborhood — from the Gulch about a month ago, and I knew it was time to finally give them a try. I opted not to make a reservation online once I saw that they […]
BISTRO MAXINE
Reviewing Bistro Maxine: French bistro in Palo Alto. Downtown Palo Alto is one of my favorite downtown areas in the Bay Area. They have an amazing selection of restaurants for any meal of the day. Bistro Maxine is a Downtown Palo Alto restaurant that serves authentic French crepes and espresso drinks in a beautiful European […]
ZINC CAFE
Reviewing Zinc Cafe: Californian Cafe in Laguna Beach. My friends and I are always looking for brunch spots to try and Zinc Cafe was a spot we all had on our list for a while. Parking was a bit of a disaster being in the heart of Downtown L.A. in the Arts District, but we […]
CARA HOTEL
Reviewing Cara Hotel: Local and sustainable Californian fare in Los Feliz. As a foodie, finding the perfect spot for my birthday brunch was a lot of pressure. Three things I was looking for during my research included: a chic aesthetic, an extensive menu, and something a little different than my everyday dining experiences. Cara Hotel […]
DEL MAR
Reviewing Del Mar: High-end Spanish seafood from the comfort of Washington D.C. If you’re looking for a restaurant for a special occasion in Washington D.C., then Del Mar should be on your list. This exceptional restaurant from Michelin star chef Fabio Trabocchi is such a treat. Located at the District Wharf, the atmosphere transports you […]
YSABEL
Reviewing Ysabel: New American fare in West Hollywood. I have been dying to try Ysabel for a while. Whether Ysabel was solely vibes, solely food, or a hybrid of the two, I was eager to find out! After having several fellow foodies tell me it is an L.A. must-try and seeing TikTok after TikTok review, […]
MAMEY
Reviewing Mamey: Delicious “island-minded,” farm-to-table fare in Coral Gables. Mamey is a relatively new restaurant situated in Coral Gables within the Thesis Hotel. Niven Patel, who was named one of Food & Wine magazine’s 2020 “Best New Chefs,” has added this tropical-inspired restaurant to his collection. He also owns Orno, which is also located in […]
ROCKABILLY CAFE
Transport into a 1950s diner at Rockabilly Cafe in north Portland. When I heard Rockabilly Cafe, a 1950s-style diner, opened in the St. John’s area in Portland, I immediately wanted to try it. My go-to North Portland brunch spot closed last year due to COVID, and I hadn’t found anything to replace it. I […]
BRIX
Reviewing Brix Tavern: The best mac and cheese in Portland. I am on the hunt for the best mac and cheese in Portland. Mac and cheese has always been one of my favorite dishes since childhood; something about a cheesy bowl of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese and Ball Park hot dogs still brings me great […]