URBAN BOWLS
Urban Bowls is serving up poke bowls, urban bites, and out-of-this-world boba! One of my favorite go-to meals is a poke bowl. Poke is diced, raw, marinated fish that is served with rice and a variety of different vegetable toppings and sauces. I never feel too bloated after eating one, and I actually feel […]
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 […]
LONG COFFEE
Reviewing Long Coffee: Serving good people good coffee since 1983 in Katy, TX. I have always been a fan of Long Coffee, a family-owned coffee shop, but the only other location I knew of was the original, in Houston’s Bellaire neighborhood. So when I realized they’d opened a brand new location in my neck of […]
CHRISTIE’S SEAFOOD AND STEAKS
Christie’s Seafood and Steaks: A century-old seafood restaurant staple in Houston. Christie’s Seafood and Steaks is Houston’s oldest restaurant, with roots in Galveston, Texas as a small stand that opened in 1917. The main founder, Theodore Christie, was a Greek man that grew up in Istanbul, Turkey with a dream of being prosperous in the […]
THE YELLOW PORCH
The Yellow Porch – an approachable Nashville staple with delicious food that doesn’t break the bank Nashville’s food scene has blossomed with a plethora of new restaurants, and we have been truly lucky to experience the influx of options our “it city” provides locals. While I am excited and energized by these changes, it […]
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 […]
SEOUL SPICE
Reviewing Seoul SPice: Korean comfort food local to Washington D.C. Fast casual, but make it Korean bibimbap? Yes, please! We all love an easy, quick, and cost-effective meal on the go, but I never want to sacrifice taste or eat the same thing over and over again. Seoul Spice is a fantastic D.C. fast casual […]
MOLINA’S CANTINA
Reviewing Molina’s Cantina: Authentic Tex-Mex cuisine since 1941 in Houston. Molina’s Cantina is a family-owned Tex-Mex restaurant with three locations throughout Houston. This famous local establishment has been in business since 1941 and is still running strong today. They are famous for a variety of popular Tex-Mex dishes such as fajita tacos and ground beef […]
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, […]
TACOS DEL JULIO
Reviewing Tacos Del Julio: Real Mexican cuisine in Houston. A friend of mine recommended Tacos Del Julio to me. After hearing his rave review of the place I knew I had to give it a try! Tacos Del Julio is a two-location operation with big standards for serving guests authentic Mexican food with awesome flavor. […]
PHILIPPE THE ORIGINAL
Reviewing Philippe the Original: Classic American cuisine in Los Angeles. Walking into Philippe the Original is akin to stumbling into a history book. Saw dusted floors and retro accruements harken back to the days when nearby Union Station was a bustling hub of westward rail expansion. As matter of fact, this classic purveyor of French […]
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 […]