MUSAAFER
Reviewing Musaafer: Modern Indian restaurant in Houston. Musaafer is a restaurant located inside the Galleria Mall in Houston. Since 2020, this establishment has specialized in cuisine from 29 different states of India. Some of the dishes have a distinct, modern twist, which is part of what makes the experience so interesting at Musaafer. For those […]
FRIENDSHIP KITCHEN
Reviewing Friendship Kitchen: “Việt inspired cocktails & innovative cuisine” in Portland. Friendship Kitchen is a local Portland restaurant that serves elevated Vietnamese comfort food. For this review, I took my friends to Friendship Kitchen and asked them what they thought. Here is what they had to say. What do you think of the food at […]
XO SUSHI
XO Sushi is the definition of a hidden gem. Hanging out with my cousins is a typical weekend activity for me. We decided almost a week in advance that this time we were going to get sushi! Everyone usually looks to me for restaurant suggestions, so I thought long and hard about where we […]
SPITZ
Reviewing Spitz: Mediterranean cuisine in North Portland. Spitz Mediterranean Restaurant has been on my radar to check out for quite some time. It’s in my neighborhood in North Portland, so I drive and even walk my dog by it all the time. Its gluten-free friendly menu and street-style, colorful art on the building instantly drew […]
SHIVA INDIAN RESTAURANT
Reviewing Shiva Indian Restaurant: Traditional Northern Indian fare in Houston. Shiva Indian Restaurant first opened its doors in 1990, and it has been immensely popular with local fans of Indian cuisine ever since. The original location was in the Rice Village area of Houston until they moved to Buffalo Speedway a few months ago, replacing […]
SHANGHAI RIVER
Family-owned and operated since 1970, Shanghai River serves its patrons delicious Chinese fare. One of the oldest Chinese restaurants in Houston, Texas is Shanghai River. This establishment has been run by the same family since 1970, and customers have frequented it since its rise to fame. Famous reporters, such as Marvin Zindler, have praised […]
THE INDIAN HARBOR
Reviewing The Indian Harbor: Gourmet Indian cuisine in an ultra-modern setting in Fort Lauderdale. The Indian Harbor is a gourmet and ultra-modern Indian restaurant located five minutes from Fort Lauderdale Beach. The restaurant specializes in modern and traditional Indian dishes and their executive chefs have previously worked in the best hotels in India. Their menu […]
VERSAILLES
Reviewing Versailles: Cuban food at its best in Los Angeles. Upon arrival, I noticed how busy the parking lot was, but there was plenty of street parking. They have both indoor seating and an outside patio. Since it was quite a warm day, I opted for a booth inside. Despite the busy parking lot, I […]
ISTANBUL GRILL
Reviewing Istanbul Grill: A true Turkish delight in the heart of Houston. Istanbul Grill is a popular Houston restaurant that has been specializing in Turkish food since 1997. This restaurant is known for its variety of Turkish kabobs and pizzas, which attract both Turkish residents and fans of the cuisine. They are open every day […]
BUENA VIDA
Reviewing Buena Vida: Afternoon tea service in the heart of Santa Monica. Summer is around the corner, which means I am on the lookout for cute new spots to dine at with outdoor seating, good vibes, and obviously, yummy food! During my research, I found Buena Vida Tea Bar & Garden, which offers an afternoon […]
SASSY SOUK’S
Reviewing Sassy Souk’s: Authentic Laotian cuisine in Portland. I love pho. The rich, savory flavor of the broth and meat that the onions and noodles soak up, as well as the experience of adding the toppings to all the right ratios, make it delicious and fun to eat. Usually, I find pho in Vietnamese restaurants, […]
CASCADE POOLSIDE CAFE
Reviewing Cascade Poolside Cafe: American eats and afternoon tapas in Coral Gables. Overlooking the world-famous Biltmore pool, Cascade Poolside Cafe offers poolside dining for lunch and afternoon tapas. Cascade Poolside Cafe is an outdoor oasis tucked under a cascading 23-foot waterfall that overlooks the Biltmore pool. The al-fresco restaurant is set in the colonnade-lined loggia, which […]