DISTRICT TACO
Reviewing District Taco: Fast casual Mexican with a local Washington, DC flare. You’ve had Mexican fast casual before, but you haven’t had District Taco’s Mexican fast casual before! This hyper-local chain is different than other eateries of its type. The owner of District Taco is a Mexican immigrant who started this local hot spot […]
LEXINGTON CANDY SHOP
Reviewing Lexington Candy Shop: Old-school soda fountain and authentic American fare in New York. Strolling through the door of Lexington Candy Shop is akin to entering a time warp. Little has changed in the retro luncheonette and soda fountain on New York City’s Upper East Side. This living landmark was opened on the corner of […]
VESELKA
Reviewing Veselka: Ukrainian food in the heart of East Village, New York. It’s hard to walk by Veselka without pausing for a quick snack or meal. It’s like not stopping to say hello and catch up with a family member or fond friend when you encounter them on the street. What started in 1954 as […]
TOKI
Reviewing Toki: Contemporary Korean-American food in Portland. The head chef at Toki, Peter Cho, has been featured for his innovation in countless magazine articles, news articles, and even the recent season of Netflix’s show, “Somebody Feed Phil.” He is responsible for Toki’s innovative menu, and before that, Han Oak, an upscale Korean restaurant that has […]
ELLA
Reviewing Ella: An Italian neighborhood cafe, bar, rooftop, and restaurant located in the SIXTY Hotel in Beverly Hills. In researching where to take my mom for her birthday breakfast, we decided on Ella at the SIXTY Hotel in Beverly Hills. Only a couple streets down from the infamous Rodeo Drive, we spotted designer fashion brand corporate […]
MARTIN’S TAVERN
Reviewing Martin’s Tavern: The oldest family-run traditional American restaurant in Washington DC. Most people come to Washington, D.C. for history. They visit the Smithsonian museums, see the White House, and tour the numerous monuments dedicated to the memory of bygone wars and American heroes. But in a city like this, history can be found everywhere, […]
MAX BRENNER
Reviewing Max Brenner: A chocoholic chocolate bar like no other in New York. Walking into Max Brenner: Chocolate by the Bald Man is like walking into a real-life rendition of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” The scent of chocolate wafts through the air, preparing palates for the fanciful feast for the senses that awaits. Large […]
PHUKET CAFE
Reviewing Phuket Cafe: Delicious and traditional Thai food in Portland. Tucked a few blocks off the main thoroughfare of Portland’s 23rd Avenue is a gem of a Thai restaurant, Phuket Cafe. There is a shaded outdoor eating area out front as well as tables and bar seating inside. The lush, leaf-patterned wallpaper, live plants, and […]
GRAZIE GRAZIE
Reviewing Grazie Grazie: Elevated classic Italian sandwiches at the Wharf in Washington DC. If you’re seeking a fast-casual bite to eat at the Wharf, Grazie Grazie is an excellent option for classic Italian sandwiches, salads, and more! The Wharf is a wonderful area of Washington, D.C. that is waterfront and close to the National Mall. […]
CENTO PASTA BAR
Reviewing Cento Pasta Bar: A casual yet elegant Italian dining experience in West Los Angeles. Finding a date night spot in LA is not as easy as one might think. You have to account for aesthetics and vibes, quality of service, and of course, the quality of the food. I have a long list of […]
CASTA’S RUM BAR
Reviewing Casta’s Rum Bar: A hidden Cuban oasis in Washington, DC’s West End neighborhood. I pass Casta’s Rum Bar each day on my commute to and from work. Because the front of their bar and restaurant is so unassuming, I figured it was a tiny hole-in-the-wall bar with just a few stools. The entrance is […]
ANGELINI
Reviewing Angelini Ristorante & Bar: Italian restaurant in the Palisades Village in Los Angeles. The Palisades Village is a popular spot for L.A. natives and tourists alike, and the restaurant scene truly brings everyone there. From burgers to Italian to sushi, there are plentiful options, but Angelini Ristorante & Bar is one where you can […]