BOTTEGA LOUIE
Reviewing Bottega Louie: An Italian restaurant, gourmet market, and French patisserie all wrapped into one magical place in Downtown Los Angeles. When looking for somewhere special to go for dinner on Good Friday, my family decided on Bottega Louie in Downtown, L.A. Parking was a breeze since they have a valet stand right outside the […]
HENLEY
Reviewing Henley: A modern American brasserie in Nashville. Although I pass Henley all the time, I knew little about it and had never thought to stop in before. When my boyfriend told me that he made reservations here for dinner, I could tell that I was in for a treat as soon as I looked […]
PAPPAS BROS
Reviewing Pappas Bros. Steakhouse: The definition of a superstar steakhouse in Houston. Pappas Bros. Steakhouse is a privately owned high-end restaurant with two locations in Houston and one in Dallas. The first location opened in the center of Houston on Westheimer Road in 1995. It is owned by a pair of Greek brothers named Chris […]
GINA’S
Reviewing Gina’s: Authentic Italian just outside of Houston, Texas. Gina’s is a phenomenal Italian restaurant located outside of Houston. It opened its doors in May 2012 and is well known in the area for its homemade pasta dishes, pizzas, and desserts. The menu is diverse with numerous options. Former coworkers have complimented the restaurant on […]
KITH TREATS
Reviewing Kith: Magical treats made with cereal and ice cream in Miami. I’d been dying to try Kith Treats after seeing it all over my Instagram feed, so I jumped at the chance to go while on vacation in Miami. Upon arriving, there was a line out the door going down the street, so I […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
EVENING STAR
Reviewing Evening Star Cafe: Neighborhood American restaurant & bar in Alexandria, VA. On our way back from the local farmer’s market on a cool Saturday morning, my husband and I stopped outside the Front Porch at the Evening Star Cafe. Despite the chill in the air, the music trickling out and several lit heaters made […]