HAUTE DOGS
Reviewing Haute Dogs: a gourmet spin on hot dogs in Washington D.C. Hot dogs are the ubiquitous summer food. At the ballpark, from a roadside stand, or on the grill in your yard on the 4th of July, hot dogs are loved by adults and children alike. The biggest controversy surrounding the easily portable meal […]
OUR MOM EUGENIA
Reviewing Our Mom Eugenia: True Greek flavors in suburban Washington D.C. We’re at Our Mom Eugenia, a family-owned Greek restaurant in Great Falls, Virginia, a suburb of Washington, D.C. Our waiter is Greek. The menu names the dishes in Greek. The wines are Greek, the bar is stocked with exotic Greek liqueurs. The food is […]
BRED GOURMET
Reviewing Bred Gourmet: Some of the best burgers in Boston. I love a good burger, so Bred Gourmet, a popular burger restaurant in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood, had been on my food bucket list for a long time. They’re best known for their signature smoked burgers and fried chicken sandwiches. This past month, I finally got to […]
BOTANICO GIN & COOKHOUSE
Reviewing Botanico Gin & Cookhouse: Internationally inspired fusion cuisine in Coconut Grove. Botanico describes its concept as modern American cuisine with a focus on gin cocktails mixed with botanicals. So, I wasn’t sure what to expect when going there for a birthday lunch, wondering if it leaned heavily to the cocktail side. We had some […]
OLD LISBON
Reviewing Old Lisbon: An authentic Portuguese experience in South Miami. Old Lisbon is a well-established restaurant right in the heart of South Miami, and has been serving authentic Portuguese fare since the 1990’s. Most Miami restaurants experience a business slowdown during our hot summer months, when everyone tries to get out of Dodge, and that’s […]
HOT LOLA’S
Reviewing Hot Lola’s: Sichuan spice meets Nashville hot chicken in Arlington. Have you ever tried fried chicken spiced with both Sichuan pepper and cayenne pepper? You can find this unique pairing at Arlington, Virginia’s own Hot Lola’s. Hot Lola’s is a fried chicken joint that had its first brick-and-mortar location at the Ballston food hall. […]
JOIA BEACH
Reviewing Joia Beach: A vibrant restaurant with European-inspired dishes tucked in the shores of Biscayne Bay in Miami. I have been meaning to experience Joia Beach Restaurant and Beach Club for a while now, and I finally got around to making that necessary reservation. Once that date arrived, so had an ominous storm. I decided […]
FLIGHT RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR
Reviewing Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar: A uniquely elevated dining experience located in the heart of downtown Memphis. One of the best parts of a vacation is experiencing local fare, and I had high expectations after hearing about Flight Restaurant from our concierge. In Miami we do tapas, but I think Flight Restaurant brings it […]
ATRIA
Reviewing Atria: Farm-fresh modern American fare in Flagstaff. If you are a foodie looking for a culinary adventure in American cuisine, Atria Restaurant’s Eight Course Chefs Tasting Menu is an experience you won’t want to miss. Located in the historic district of downtown Flagstaff, Atria Restaurant offers an upscale yet casual atmosphere. Fancy attire is […]
THE GARDEN HOUSE
Reviewing The Garden House: Latin food at its best in South Beach. After finding convenient street parking practically at the door of The Garden House, I was immediately greeted by several employees standing outside. Choosing to sit inside or outside was quite the challenge. The outside seating area of The Garden House has a great […]
BOMBAY DARBAR
Reviewing Bombay Darbar: An authentic Indian dinner in the heart of the Grove in Miami. Surrounded by colorful, neon-framed mirrors and a long, modern bar with several Buddhist statues, the inside of Bombay Darbar is quite an interesting dining environment. Outside, there is a more simple scene, with a tented row of tables facing the […]
MI CASA
Reviewing Mi Casa: Tex-Mex cuisine with inspiration from California and New Mexico in Washington DC. Are you looking for an amazing sit-down Mexican restaurant in Washington DC where you can also get a tangy margarita on the rocks? Visit Mi Casa in Dupont Circle for an amazing Mexican dining experience. This restaurant gets extra kudos […]