OLD EBBITT GRILL
Reviewing Old Ebbitt Grill: An elevated American saloon experience in the heart of Washington D.C. Old Ebbitt Grill is a special place. Located just one block from the White House, it is a mix of old and new, of local and visitor, of elegance and casual charm. On any given day, you might find tourists […]
BLACKWALL HITCH
Reviewing Blackwall Hitch: Coastally inspired cuisine in Washington D.C.’s Old Town. You’ll find Blackwall Hitch situated on the dock in Old Town’s waterfront. Across from the entrance, private boats are docked in the marina, while the water taxi ferries passengers from Alexandria to Georgetown and National Harbor. Given this riverside location, it comes as no […]
ST. VITO FOCACCERIA
Reviewing St. Vito Focacceria: small space, big flavors in Nashville’s Gulch neighborhood. After years of mobile pop-ups around town, it is very exciting that St. Vito’s found a permanent home in a tiny but mighty space, tucked away in a large brick building in the ever-growing Gulch. Chef Michael Hanna came up with the concept […]
PATTY O’S BAKERY AND CAFE
Reviewing Patty O’s: Upscale American in rural Washington D.C.’s Little Washington. Serious foodies everywhere know all about the Inn at Little Washington, chef Patrick O’Connell’s rural dining extravaganza just outside the Washington, D.C area. With three Michelin stars and decades of accolades from the national and international food media, The Inn is sometimes considered the […]
MAHANIYOM
Reviewing Mahaniyom: a trendy Thai tapas bar in Brookline. Mahaniyom is a modern Thai restaurant in Brookline Village, known for its handcrafted cocktails and Thai-inspired menu. I kept seeing it posted everywhere on social media, so I made a visit last weekend to see what all the hype was about. We arrived at Mahaniyom at […]
KUNJIP
Reviewing Kunjip: a Korean restaurant outside of San Francisco. Kunjip is one of many amazing Korean restaurants amidst the diverse culinary scene in the South Bay Area. With its high ratings and positive reviews, Kunjip often draws a queue of eager foodies waiting outside their restaurant. We visited on a Friday evening and patiently waited […]
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. […]