CORRIDA
Reviewing Corrida: Spanish tapas in Boulder, Colorado. When searching for unique dining experiences in Boulder, I wanted to get a feel for the town by walking to the restaurant. Downtown Boulder is charming and walkable, and the four-block pedestrian Pearl Street Mall in the heart of downtown is fascinating. Spanish steakhouse in PearlWest Corrida is […]
HAPPY VEGAN BAKERS
Reviewing Happy Vegan Bakers: Hispanic vegan soul food on the go in Hialeah. Looking to make a vegan happy? Or anyone, for that matter? Head over to Happy Vegan Bakers in Hialeah and bring home a box full of happiness – in the form of delicious, 100% vegan pastries, that is! Happy Vegan Bakers is […]
THE MAD HERBALIST
Reviewing The Mad Herbalist: A tea salon delighting all the senses in Clarksville. I visited the Mad Herbalist in Clarksville, Tennessee, for lunch in early June. As I stepped through the doors of the historic “Neely” cabin circa 1769, I sensed I was in for something completely different. I spied a wall of glass jars […]
DRUNKEN MONKEY COFFEE BAR
Reviewing Drunken Monkey Coffee Bar: Vegan dishes and house-roasted coffee in Orlando. You know those coffee places that have hard, little stools and tiny tables that make it clear they don’t really want you to stay? That’s not the Drunken Monkey. In fact, the chairs are so deep and comfortable they might just suck you […]
HAAN COFFEE
Reviewing Haan Coffee: Korean-American inspired coffee and croffles in Orlando. Soft jazz music greeted me when I walked into Haan Coffee. I took a short cut from my parking space and arrived through the back door, where the walls were decorated with a collage of woven textiles. Just as I reached out to feel the […]
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 […]
COMPASS COFFEE
Reviewing Compass Coffee: Locally influenced coffee drinks in Washington DC. Washington, D.C., is a city buzzing with politicians, tourists, and locals, all with one thing in common – a love for caffeine! Compass Coffee is a classic Washington D.C. coffee shop with outposts throughout the district and a few spots in Maryland and Virginia. Founded […]
MESCALITO COFFEE
Reviewing Mescalito Coffee: Specialty coffee, baked goods, and more in Brenham, TX. On a stop in town on my way back into Houston, I decided I needed a quick coffee fix. When I pulled onto the main street, I spotted a tiny cafe that I had not noticed before. Tucked away and almost hidden by […]
FOUNTAIN COFFEE ROOM
Reviewing Fountain Coffee Room: Serving Hollywood stars since 1949, grab a coffee and a celebrity sighting only at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Fountain Coffee Room is an iconic spot that has been on my bucket list for quite some time, and let me tell you, I was not let down! Fountain Coffee Room is a […]
SAVVY CELLAR WINE BAR & RESTAURANT
Reviewing Savvy Cellar Wine Bar: A quaint wine bar, where you can sip and snack in Downtown Mountain View. Downtown Mountain View is one of my favorite areas in the San Francisco Bay Area for a dinner night out. It’s full of restaurants, cuisines, outdoor patios, dessert spots, and drinks! Savvy Cellar Wine Bar […]
ASIAN STREET EATERY
Reviewing Asian Street Eatery: Vietnamese-Chinese dishes inspired by Southeast Asia’s legendary street food in Sunnyvale, CA. Asian Street Eatery is a beautiful, spacious restaurant that offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Sunnyvale. This restaurant is casual and relaxing, perfect for a shared meal with friends! They offer a variety of all-day dim sum options, sandwiches, […]
KOMBU SUSHI
Reviewing Kombu Sushi: Seriously delicious sushi with the familiar flavors of Japan in Downtown Los Angeles. Birthday dinners are something I really look forward to– whether it is for myself, a family member, or a close friend of mine. I was in charge of finding a spot for eleven girls to dine at before going […]