JOY
Reviewing JOY: Vegan options and delicious desserts from this Taiwanese restaurant in Los Angeles. Once a month, my friend and I try to find a new restaurant with vegan options. We’re both dietetic students and eat predominantly plant-based, so we enjoy going out and sharing a vegan meal together. JOY was his recommendation. JOY opens […]
PETIT TROIS
Reviewing Petit Trois: A French dining experience in Hollywood. If you’re looking to spend a meal in Paris, this is the spot for you! Petit Trois is a French restaurant located in Hollywood that serves some of the most delicious and authentic French food in L.A. They also have a secondary location in the Valley. […]
THAI BISTRO
Reviewing Thai Bistro: Creative and classic Thai cuisine in Houston. With two location in Houston, Thai Bistro has become a well-known and popular dining establishment. Thai Bistro boasts a menu with Thai curries, noodle dishes, and fried rice. This restaurant has received honorable publicity for popular dishes, such as their Basil Inferno and Penang Curry. […]
PHUONG TRANG
Reviewing Phuong Trang: Traditional Vietnamese and Chinese fare in San Diego. I’ve been to Phuong Trang at least 10 times over the four years I’ve been in San Diego. It shines as one of the most unique of Vietnamese restaurants, where you can take a party of two or even a group of 10+ people, […]
MAI THAI
Reviewing Mai Thai: Delicious Thai cuisine with beautiful views in Washington DC. The Old Town, Alexandria waterfront is one of the most popular places to dine in the D.C. area. Striking views of the Potomac and the D.C. skyline along with the quaint, cobbled streets of the historic district draw locals and tourists alike. But […]
BISTRO MAXINE
Reviewing Bistro Maxine: French bistro in Palo Alto. Downtown Palo Alto is one of my favorite downtown areas in the Bay Area. They have an amazing selection of restaurants for any meal of the day. Bistro Maxine is a Downtown Palo Alto restaurant that serves authentic French crepes and espresso drinks in a beautiful European […]
URBAN BOWLS
Urban Bowls is serving up poke bowls, urban bites, and out-of-this-world boba! One of my favorite go-to meals is a poke bowl. Poke is diced, raw, marinated fish that is served with rice and a variety of different vegetable toppings and sauces. I never feel too bloated after eating one, and I actually feel […]
ZINC CAFE
Reviewing Zinc Cafe: Californian Cafe in Laguna Beach. My friends and I are always looking for brunch spots to try and Zinc Cafe was a spot we all had on our list for a while. Parking was a bit of a disaster being in the heart of Downtown L.A. in the Arts District, but we […]
CARA HOTEL
Reviewing Cara Hotel: Local and sustainable Californian fare in Los Feliz. As a foodie, finding the perfect spot for my birthday brunch was a lot of pressure. Three things I was looking for during my research included: a chic aesthetic, an extensive menu, and something a little different than my everyday dining experiences. Cara Hotel […]
LONG COFFEE
Reviewing Long Coffee: Serving good people good coffee since 1983 in Katy, TX. I have always been a fan of Long Coffee, a family-owned coffee shop, but the only other location I knew of was the original, in Houston’s Bellaire neighborhood. So when I realized they’d opened a brand new location in my neck of […]
CHRISTIE’S SEAFOOD AND STEAKS
Christie’s Seafood and Steaks: A century-old seafood restaurant staple in Houston. Christie’s Seafood and Steaks is Houston’s oldest restaurant, with roots in Galveston, Texas as a small stand that opened in 1917. The main founder, Theodore Christie, was a Greek man that grew up in Istanbul, Turkey with a dream of being prosperous in the […]
DEL MAR
Reviewing Del Mar: High-end Spanish seafood from the comfort of Washington D.C. If you’re looking for a restaurant for a special occasion in Washington D.C., then Del Mar should be on your list. This exceptional restaurant from Michelin star chef Fabio Trabocchi is such a treat. Located at the District Wharf, the atmosphere transports you […]