RASA
Reviewing Rasa: A perfect introduction to fast-casual Indian cuisine in Washington DC. It’s no secret that fast-casual food is a staple of the Washington D.C. area, and local restaurant, Rasa Grill, introduces a mouthwatering Indian twist to the classic “build your own bowl” lunch spot. I visited the brand-new Crystal City location of Rasa and […]
BIRDS OF A FEATHER
Reviewing Birds of a Feather: Sichuan-inspired cuisine in New York City. I moved to Williamsburg last year and I’ve been eating my way through the neighborhood ever since. Birds of a Feather has been on my list for a while, and I was finally able to try it with some friends over the weekend. The […]
STORYVILLE
Reviewing Storyville: Taste traditional New Orleans cuisine without leaving Chicago. After a long January day of bearing the winter elements and watching the Chicago Bulls play, my boyfriend and I decided to grab dinner at a local spot we’d been wanting to try. Given our affinity for Southern food, we knew we’d be in for […]
SERRATTO
Reviewing Serratto: Locally sourced Italian-leaning Mediterranean food in Portland. Valentine’s Day 2022 found my two close friends and I very single and searching for a place where we could celebrate Galentine’s Day. We scoured OpenTable to find a place in Portland with a reservation at a reasonable hour. We knew we wanted to venture outside […]
PEPINO’S
Reviewing Pepino’s: 7 reasons to get your next burrito at Pepino’s in Portland. The next time you are craving a lunchtime, post-workout, late-night, or too-lazy-to-cook burrito, look no further than Pepino’s Mexican Grill. This Portland restaurant with two locations, one on Hawthorne Boulevard and the other on NW 23rd Avenue, is the best spot for […]
PUPATELLA
Reviewing Pupatella: Authentic Neopolitan pizza in Washington DC. Naturally, when my friends let me know that they were headed to Pupatella for some Friday night ‘za, I jumped in my car and headed over. Having never been before and being a self-described pizza snob from New York, I was excited to try a new-to-me Neapolitan […]
THE LIGHT HORSE
Reviewing The Light Horse: A gastropub with a twist in Alexandria. When deciding on which restaurant to try during Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week, a friend and I both sent the same suggestion to each other: The Light Horse. What made it stand out? A prime location on King Street in Old Town, Alexandria is a […]
CROSSROADS KITCHEN
Reviewing Crossroads Kitchen: The premier vegan restaurant in LA. While researching where to take my vegan roommate for her birthday dinner, I landed on a “top vegan restaurants in LA” article. Because I am not vegan, I had no idea where to go off the top of my head, so Google was my good friend […]
AJI RAMEN
Reviewing Aji Ramen: Authentic ramen and traditional Japanese fares in Katy, Texas. Restaurants that sell authentic ramen used to be a pretty rare find in Katy, Texas, an up-and-coming town a little bit outside of Houston. But, due to the increased demand for this popular Japanese cuisine, they are no longer difficult to find! One […]
ELEVEN CITY DINER
Reviewing Eleven City Diner: the BEST deli and classic diner in Chicago. Eleven City Diner is like a classic old-fashioned delicatessen, filled with a whole lot of nostalgia and outstanding food served in huge portions. With a full bar, an antique soda fountain, and desserts to die for, this is a can’t-miss dining experience. My […]
TZUCO
Reviewing Tzuco: Regional Mexican cuisine with a modern twist in Chicago. After moving to a new Chicago neighborhood this year, some of my old favorite eateries are now train or Uber rides away from my new stomping grounds. Because of this, I am constantly looking for new food and dining recommendations, and I’ve curated a […]
KAI ZAN
Reviewing Kai Zan: Authentic Japanese food in Chicago. WA Michelin guide recommended restaurant, located in Humboldt Park, the locals like to keep this restaurant on the down-low because it is truly a gem, and sometimes a challenge to get a reservation. As you first walk in, you will notice about 10 tables and a sushi […]