STATIONAIRY
Reviewing Stationairy: Cocktails and New American bites in the historic Union Station in Nashville. Stationairy opened earlier this year inside The Union Station Nashville Yards. Located in the historic Union Station building, both the interior and exterior of the building are visually stunning. The restaurant entrance is through the hotel, allowing you to see the […]
BLUEBIRD LONDON
British brasserie with a beautiful Central Park view only at Bluebird London. Located on the third floor of The Shops at Columbus Circle, Bluebird London is a picturesque respite on the southwest corner of Central Park in midtown Manhattan. The stylish restaurant is among the dining options at the upscale shopping center just a […]
BEL AMI
Reviewing Bel Ami: A French bakery and cafe in New York City. Walking into Bel Ami is akin to walking into a boulangerie in the heart of Paris. The cozy, chic cafe, tucked down a residential street less than one block from bucolic Central Park, is an authentic French bakery that transports guests to France. […]
BATHHOUSE
Reviewing Bathhouse: Massage spa and bites in the heart of Brooklyn’s Williamsburg. A boutique bathhouse seems an unlikely place to have an exceptional meal, but the restaurant at BATHHOUSE in Brooklyn’s hip Williamsburg neighborhood is a stellar stop, worthy of a breakfast, dinner, or drink whether you’re soaking in their tubs or not. Set in […]
GREAT WHITE
Reviewing Great White: Classic American fare with a Californian twist in Los Angeles. While doing some research on where to go for dinner the night before my birthday, my friend and I landed on Great White, a lovely spot on Larchmont. The owners of Great White are two friends from Australia who were “influenced heavily […]
CRAIG’S
Reviewing Craig’s: Classic American cuisine with upscale comfort food and vegan specialties in Los Angeles. Melrose Avenue is one of those streets in L.A. that everyone dreams to dine on because of the constant paparazzi and celebrity sightings. Our reservation was on the earlier side at 5:30 p.m., so there was still light outside when […]
SLEEK
Reviewing Sleek: Homemade, high-quality chocolate in Houston. Have you ever heard of a chocolate cafe? Well, once you walk into Sleek prepare to be educated. Sleek has been specializing in fine Belgian chocolate since 2014. There are currently three locations that all use high-quality, homemade chocolate for crepes, waffles, and bonbons. Their crepe design resembles […]
LAVA COFFEE
Reviewing Lava Coffee: Craft coffee drinks and more in Katy, TX. All kinds of trendy cafes have been popping up in Katy, Texas over the last few years. What used to be a grassy field is now full of life, complete with ramen restaurants, izakayas, karaoke parlors, and bakeries. Lava Coffee sits nestled between them […]
GRAZIA
Reviewing Grazia: Fresh Italian food in Pearland, TX. Grazia is a privately owned restaurant with three locations in the Houston area since 2014. Adrian and Gina Hembree founded Grazia after working in the food industry for several years before opening their first restaurant. Grazia “is a proud supporter of local schools, athletic programs, community organizations, […]
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 […]
BOTTEGA LOUIE
Reviewing Bottega Louie: An Italian restaurant, gourmet market, and French patisserie all wrapped into one magical place in Downtown Los Angeles. When looking for somewhere special to go for dinner on Good Friday, my family decided on Bottega Louie in Downtown, L.A. Parking was a breeze since they have a valet stand right outside the […]
HENLEY
Reviewing Henley: A modern American brasserie in Nashville. Although I pass Henley all the time, I knew little about it and had never thought to stop in before. When my boyfriend told me that he made reservations here for dinner, I could tell that I was in for a treat as soon as I looked […]