SOPHIA STEAK
Reviewing Sophia Steak: Your neighborhood steakhouse plating impeccably sourced and sustainably raised beef in Wilmette. Hugging the shores of Lake Michigan in the northern suburbs of Chicago is the bustling town of Wilmette, Illinois. This historic town was settled by Antoine and Archange Ouilmette in the nineteenth century, and Sophia was one of their daughters. […]
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 […]
EL CENTRO
Reviewing El Centro: Mexican tacos in Georgetown. I crave tacos all the time, but especially on Taco Tuesdays! One of the best places in Washington D.C. to grab a margarita and Mexican food is El Centro. They offer lunch, dinner, happy hour, Taco Tuesday, and even brunch on the weekend. With something for everyone, you […]
CHICAGO DEEP-DISH PIZZA TOUR
Reviewing Finger Licking Foodie Tours: Self-Guided Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza Tour. Do you love the famous Chicago-style deep-dish pizza? How about the chance to try three iconic brands while taking a stroll around this glorious city? Each of these restaurants has their own unique recipe, crust, and taste that put deep-dish on the map. I promise […]
TACO CITY
Reviewing Taco City: Affordable and authentic tacos in Washington D.C.’s Eastern Market neighborhood. Taco City is found in D.C.’s Eastern Market neighborhood. It’s a chill area with just enough other businesses and activities (e.g., a bar, a movie theater, and a flea market) to keep you from getting bored, but not so many that it’s […]
MERCY ME
Reviewing Mercy Me: South American food in Washington D.C. If you’re looking for a place to meet up with friends for a casual and comfortable yet unique meal, you need to head over to Mercy Me in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. Don’t be fooled because it is located in the Yours Truly hotel because this […]
PINKY’S PIZZA
Reviewing Pinky’s Pizza: The best pizza restaurant in Portland. Portland is known for its pizza. Some might even argue that it’s the best pizza city in America. This is exactly what Nathan Myhrvold and Francisco Migoya, co-authors of “Modernist Pizza” said in their book where they ate approximately 400 pizzas from across the country. Portland […]
LOU
Reviewing Lou: New American brunch spot in Nashville. For months, I heard that Lou has the best “foodie” brunch in Nashville, and I knew that I needed to try it. I made a reservation about a month in advance for brunch, which is only offered on the weekends from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and […]
CAFE GRATITUDE
Reviewing Cafe Gratitude: Vegan cafe in Los Angeles. While researching where to go for my gluten-free friend’s birthday, I came across a list of several trendy spots that I had heard of. A couple of years back, I visited Cafe Gratitude’s Venice location and ordered the “Yo Soy Mucho” Mexican bowl. When I saw it […]
GORDON RAMSAY BURGER
Reviewing Gordon Ramsay Burger: The best burgers in Las Vegas. Among the overly expensive, sometimes pretentious Las Vegas Strip food scene is a low-key gem that is often overshadowed by the other fancier, more well-known options. While looking at the endless neon-lit billboards along the Strip, it’s common knowledge that the MasterChef himself, Gordon Ramsay, […]
EBAES
Reviewing Ebaes: Asian Fusion near USC in Los Angeles. Upon walking into Ebaes restaurant, the lanterns and wall murals made it feel very homey and inviting. We arrived around 4:30 p.m., so it wasn’t too busy, and we got lucky with a parking spot right out front. Ebaes offers great deals on drinks and food […]
LA LUCHA
Reviewing La Lucha: Southern Cuisine in Houston. After doing some research on oyster happy hours, I decided to finally make the trip to La Lucha in the Heights with two other people in the hopes of satisfying an oyster craving. We were sold by the 4.5 star rating on Yelp, 500+ reviews, and $1.50 happy […]