EN SUSHI
Reviewing En Sushi: Authentic, fresh Japanese sushi at an affordable price in Los Angeles. Sushi in L.A. can be a hit or miss. You either have the really high-end places that take several weeks to get a reservation at or the lower-end places where the quality of the fish is just not to par. Well, […]
BOBA BAR
Reviewing Boba Bar: San Jose’s best hangout spot for affordable boba and affordable quick bites. One of my favorite things to do with friends is explore local boba shops! Each of them has different ambiances, vibes, interiors, unique flavors, boba textures, and prices. Located in Downtown San Jose and right across San Jose State University […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
TAPIOCA XPRESS
Reviewing Tapioca Xpress: Bubble teas, smoothies, small snacks, and everything in between in Katy, TX. Katy is home to a plethora of shopping centers. They’re everywhere. And usually, if you take a closer look, you’ll find a boba tea cafe hidden within the various shops. And most of them are superb. This little cafe was […]
SADIE’S
Reviewing Sadie’s: An all-day cafe offering American Mediterranean cuisine in Nashville. Sadie’s is a relatively new restaurant that opened up about six months ago. Located in the Edgehill neighborhood, it replaced a beloved Mexican restaurant, Taco Mamacita, that relocated during the pandemic. It had a huge outdoor patio and was perfectly located in a quiet […]
BERNAL STAR
Reviewing Bernal Star: The perfect homey go-to spot for American mid-afternoon snacks and drinks in San Francisco. Bernal Star is one of those local mom-and-pop restaurants that only people living in the neighborhood would know about. Most people would just walk past it without giving it a second glance. I stumbled upon it during its […]
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. […]
EBAES
Reviewing Ebaes: Asian Fusion near USC in Los Angeles. Upon walking into Ebaes restaurant, the lanterns and wall murals made it feel very homey and inviting. We arrived around 4:30 p.m., so it wasn’t too busy, and we got lucky with a parking spot right out front. Ebaes offers great deals on drinks and food […]
CW ASIAN CAFE
Reviewing CW Asian Cafe: Chinese cuisine in Katy, TX. Tucked away in a Target parking lot is a wonderful little cafe called CW Asian Cafe (also known as CW Asian Dishes & Tea Lounge). I’ve gone in here before for some quick bubble tea on my way home after shopping, but I’d never ordered food. […]