ANGELO’S PIZZA AND PASTA

Angelo's. Lasagna

Reviewing Angelo’s Pizza and Pasta: Authentic Italian at its best in the Houston area. Angelo’s Pizza and Pasta is a privately-owned Italian restaurant that has been in the Houston area since 1993. They are known for authentic Italian dishes that are hard to find in the South. Angelo’s sells numerous kinds of pasta and pizzas […]

PONO BURGER

Pono Burger

Reviewing Pono Burger: Hawaiian cuisine meets the classic American burger in Los Angeles. I did not have to do much research to find Pono Burger in Santa Monica. I was strongly recommended to go here by several friends of mine. This single-location restaurant is known for its simple philosophy of using organic, local, and farmer’s […]

FELIX TRATTORIA

Felix Trattoria Date night

Reviewing Felix Trattoria: Traditional Italian cuisine by Chef Evan Funke in Los Angeles. After seeing Felix Trattoria in articles about the best restaurants in L.A., various Instagram posts, and TikTok videos, I knew I had to try it out. Chef Evan Funke brings two decades of experience training in Italy to his menu at Felix […]

LULU’S WINEGARDEN

Lulu's Wine Garden

Reviewing Lulu’s Winegarden: A relaxing winegarden in Washington D.C. Everyone in Washington D.C. seems to love a beer garden, but have you ever been to a wine garden? Lulu’s Wine Garden fills a gap in the drinks and dining scene in the city and offers a casual place for friends to gather for wine and […]

INDIA’S RESTAURANT

India's Restaurant

Reviewing India’s Restaurant: Indian food in the heart of Houston. The privately-owned India’s Restaurant has been around since 1980, making it one of the oldest Indian establishments in the Houston area. It primarily offers North Indian cuisine, but there are some dishes from other parts of India on the menu as well. I have been […]

JOE’S STONE CRAB

Joe's Stone Crab

Reviewing Joe’s Stone Crab: Seafood Restaurant in Miami Beach. Joe’s Stone Crab has finally caught up with modern times, and I’m not sure who to thank for it. At one time, it was required that you be male to be a server. And, until recently, you had to know someone, wink-wink, and pay some hefty […]

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 […]

MANDOLIN AEGEAN BISTRO

Mandolin Aegean Bistro

Reviewing Mandolin Aegean Bistro: Traditional Greek food in Miami. I wanted to be surprised when visiting Mandolin Aegean Bistro, so I didn’t look it up ahead of time. I did realize it was extremely popular though because, even two months out, we could only get a 3:30 p.m. reservation for the date we wanted. Given […]

AGA’S

Aga's

Reviewing Aga’s: Indian Pakistani food in Houston. Aga’s is an immensely popular restaurant located outside of Houston. They are open seven days a week and are always busy. Most would agree this is a strong sign of intense popularity. However, their system of sitting people runs smoothly, so it does not take too long to […]

CASA BARAJAS

Casa Barajas

Reviewing Casa Barajas: Fresh Mexican cuisine in San Francisco. One of my favorite cuisines is Mexican. I love all the blends and variations of meats, cheeses, spices, and flavors that are incorporated into classic dishes, and I’m always craving that fun and vibrant experience that eating Mexican food provides. Casa Barajas is a Mexican restaurant […]

LOVE BURN

Love Burn

Reviewing Love Burn: Fried Chicken in South San Francisco. On the way to San Francisco, I stopped by South San Francisco and tried out Love Burn, a fried chicken shop. I’ve seen a few fellow foodies post about this place, and I decided to finally give it a try! I have not had many hot […]

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. […]