KOMODO
Reviewing Komodo: Regional flavors of Southeast Asia in the heart of Miami’s Brickell neighborhood. We went to Komodo for a Girls Night Out. My friend picked Komodo, mainly because she loves Asian decor and food. It was Miami Spice month. This is similar to New York’s Restaurant Week. Participating establishments usually offer a meal of […]
THE HAMILTON SUPPERETTE
Reviewing The Hamilton Supperette: Reminiscent Speakeasy with elegant comfort food in Oklahoma City Mall. Speakeasies became popular during the days of Prohibition. These illegal drinking establishments were characterized by a hidden location and secret knocks or passwords to gain entrance. In Oklahoma City, The Hamilton Supperette and Lounge might very well conjure up the speakeasies […]
SHAN’XI MAGIC KITCHEN
Reviewing Shan’Xi Magic Kitchen: Enjoy spicy and tender Chinese hand-pulled noodles in San Diego! There’s nothing better than fresh, hand-pulled noodles. While some people enjoy their noodles thin or crunchy, I’m partial to the thick and soft consistency you can only find with hand-pulled noodles. Some of the best ones can be found in the […]
IZAKAYA SASAYA
Reviewing Izakaya Sasaya: Traditional Japanese izakaya and udon in Los Angeles. My cousin and I have a tradition where we try new sushi restaurants for a dinner outing once a month. For this month’s outing, we chose Izakaya Sasaya on Santa Monica Blvd. I have been to another Izakaya Sasaya location, but never this one. […]
THE REDNECK BBQ LAB
Reviewing The Redneck BBQ Lab: Taste championship-winning barbeque in Benson, NC. North Carolina is known for BBQ, and they take it very seriously. The Redneck Scientific Team, born in Johnston County, North Carolina, honed their skills on the Kansas City Barbeque Society circuit. What started as a backyard barbeque, soon developed into world-champion flavors […]
LUTZ TAVERN
Reviewing Lutz Tavern: Local beers on tap and burgers in Portland. If you are lucky enough to be out and about in Southeast Portland on a rainy day in the fall you are likely to find yourself walking among maple trees, sweet gums, and birches that have transformed themselves from monochromatic green blobs into glowing […]
ZARAK
Reviewing Zarak: Afghan food in Vancouver. Zarak is a new restaurant in Mount Pleasant, an area which the travel publication Time Out has ranked as one of the coolest international neighborhoods. The community is bustling with local craft breweries, renowned eateries, lovely cafes and trendy thrift shops. There is a lot of food competition in […]
MOTHER WOLF
Reviewing Mother Wolf: A Roman-style Italian eating place in Hollywood. A restaurant I have been wanting to try for over a year? One that every “trendy” LA person has tried? The answer is: Mother Wolf. I had been waiting to get a reservation at this restaurant for a while now, so I was beyond […]
FIRE WORKS PIZZA
Reviewing Fire Works Pizza: Artisanal wood-fired pizza in the heart of Arlington. After a long day of hiking, myself, three friends, and one dog were in a desperate search for a dog friendly heated patio on a chilly spring day. Fire Works Pizza delivered! We were so excited to try this neighborhood pizzeria and even […]
AGUACATE SANCTUARY OF LOVE
Reviewing Aguacate Sanctuary of Love: Lift your spirits high & raise your vibrational energies through plant-based nutrition in Miami. Can we begin by pointing out the epic name of this place? The aguacate (avocado in Spanish) is basically Miami’s vegetable mascot, not to mention a vegan staple. The sanctuary of love may not make […]
TORA RAMEN
Reviewing Tora Ramen: A no-frills ramen shop in Boston’s Chinatown. Earlier this year, I made it a goal to try every single ramen around Boston. Tora Ramen was last on my list and did not disappoint. It’s a small, comforting ramen shop in the heart of Chinatown. My friend and I visited Tora Ramen […]
SIMONA CAFE
Reviewing Simona Café: Arlington’s newest coziest café and coffee shop. A brand-new café and coffee shop in Arlington, Virginia right outside of Washington, DC just opened this year and is a delightful spot for your morning cup of coffee, a third space to work in, or a new happy hour patio spot. Simona Café […]