SADIE’S

Sadie's

Reviewing Sadie’s: An all-day cafe offering American Mediterranean cuisine in Nashville. Sadie’s is a relatively new restaurant that opened up about six months ago. Located in the Edgehill neighborhood, it replaced a beloved Mexican restaurant, Taco Mamacita, that relocated during the pandemic. It had a huge outdoor patio and was perfectly located in a quiet […]

THE MOCKINGBIRD

the mockingbird

Reviewing The Mockingbird: An elevated American diner serving unique comfort food with an international twist in Nashville. The Mockingbird truly has it all. The food is rave-worthy, the cocktails are creative, and the fun decor serves as a perfect photo backdrop for a fun experience. I’ve been a longtime fan of The Mockingbird, but its […]

CAFE ROZE

Reviewing Cafe Roze: A modern neighborhood cafe with an approachable menu and perfectly executed New American food in Nashville. Cafe Roze elevates the food options on Porter Road in East Nashville and is a destination worth traveling to for an exceptional dining experience. It is located in a simple, nondescript building with a classic, clean […]

STOMPING GROUND

Stomping Ground

Get in line at Stomping Ground, it is worth it.   “What’s up with the line?” is the first FAQ on the Stomping Ground website, and with good reason. On most Saturday and Sunday mornings, you will find a long line of people out the door and down the street, waiting around for their chance […]

MARCO’S CAFE

Marco's Cafe

Reviewing Marco’s Cafe: an American brunch staple in Multnomah Village in Portland. Tucked away in Southwest Portland, Marco’s Cafe and Espresso Bar is a restaurant popular for its brunch service among locals. It sits a few blocks down from the main thoroughfare of Multnomah Village. This cozy, quarter-mile stretch of shops and restaurants has the […]

BERNAL STAR

Bernal Star

Reviewing Bernal Star: The perfect homey go-to spot for American mid-afternoon snacks and drinks in San Francisco. Bernal Star is one of those local mom-and-pop restaurants that only people living in the neighborhood would know about. Most people would just walk past it without giving it a second glance. I stumbled upon it during its […]

CHITCHAT

Chitchat

Reviewing Chitchat Coffee and Matcha: Breakfast burritos and organic lattes in Los Angeles. One of my go-to’s in L.A. is Chitchat Coffee and Matcha. Not only do I rely on them for my morning matcha fix, but I do a lot of meetings there for work or to meet up with friends because I know […]

BARCA PIER

Barca Pier

Reviewing Barca Pier: Mediterranean cuisine with a view of the Potomac River in Alexandria. There’s something about being near the water, sipping a drink with the wind in your hair, that instantly makes you feel like you’ve been whisked away to some far-off locale. Barca Pier embodies this feeling with their overwater restaurant and bar. […]

THE MONT

the Mont

Reviewing The Mont: A classic diner feel with a delectable menu selection in the heart of SE Portland. When your best friend texts you a few months back saying she just had the best brunch in Portland and you finally have a free Sunday, you have to go. That is what brought me and three […]

SOCIETY KITCHEN

Society Kitchen

Reviewing Society Kitchen: All-day brunch, lunch, and dinner cafe in Santa Monica. In honor of Women’s History Month, I decided to find a new restaurant to try that is woman-owned. During my research, I came across several amazing options, but Society Kitchen caught my attention due to their exceptional ratings and because I had previously […]

OKAYAMA KOBO

Okayama Kobo

Reviewing Okayama Kobo: A Japanese bakery with quality eats and delicious drinks in Los Angeles. As a matcha enthusiast, I am constantly looking for new places to try. When I was researching the best matcha in downtown Los Angeles, I came across Okayama Kobo. I invited a fellow foodie to go on the adventure with […]

GIGI’S CAFE

Gigi's Cafe

Reviewing Gigi’s Cafe: Breakfast & brunch spot in Portland. When my roommate and I’s usual Sunday brunch spot had a really long wait, we were on the hunt for a tasty place that would be able to seat us quickly and quell our very empty stomachs. We scoured Yelp and found Gigi’s Cafe. Located in […]