It was a cloudy afternoon in the city and we were looking for a nice local spot for some light food and drinks. This place was perfect! We sat at the bar and enjoyed great wine which was parred with a sampler of cheeses/meats/bread/fruit that was excellent. The bartender was awesome, very attentive and knowledgeable of the food and wine. We will surely return to this bistro.

The vegan cupcakes are just perfect. I was particularly obsessed with the spelt option - so much lighter and easier to digest!

After an “exciting” meeting with a client in the area, my boss, colleague and I thought we DESERVED a “snack” before we returned to the office.

On a brisk night, way after sunset, a group of four young gentlemen arrived at the hallowed eatery of Westchester. After a quick drink at the bar we were escorted to our table at the dining room. Warmth set in with the aid of a well selected wine from the interesting list.

I had see this joint profiled on the Yahoo list of Top 10 taco joints in America. Even though it took a 45-minute drive to the blue line and then a 15-minute trip on the blue line, I had to try it out.

When my company’s board of directors announced they were coming to town, they had a clear idea of the type of place they wanted to go to for dinner. Must have great food, an amazing wine list, a quiet private room and NO CHAINS!

So, mine will be review number 599 for Blue Duck Tavern. I really don’t give out five star reviews lightly, but this was an amazing experience.

The fact that Blue Hill doesn’t have three Michelin stars shows that there is a huge flaw in their rating system. After dining here, I’m going to have to go back and re-rate all of the restaurants I’ve been to, using Blue Hill as the new standard. Ok, I probably won’t re-rate everything, but Blue Hill has definitely set a new standard for food, especially when referring to restaurants that serve “farm to table.”

Went to El Real last night. The place was super busy, however the service was still strong. Ordered fajitas. They were a bit more expensive than you’d pay for fajitas at any other tex-mex place. However, you do get improved value-for-money to the point where it’s still a good deal. The free chips and salsa were good as well, tho I would have liked to seen a green sauce along with the red. The fajitas came out sizzling, so the timing was good. Also came with a very interesting…

AMAZING!! We went on a Wednesday and made that grandma sweat! We were a big group so we got to try a lot of different appetizers and dishes- pretty much all of them were a hit! The lamb testicle sausages, the oxtail, the grilled artichoke, the lamb hearts, the conch salad, the veal sausage- even the sheep’s face! Really, there were no losers that night!

Tucked away in the heights my boyfriend and I were looking for a place one day that offered macaroons. I’ve always wanted to try these delights since they are so popular on the west coast.

Let’s not forget the sides. Their crispy, natural cut fries are highly addictive. Especially when dipped in the garlic aioli. If you’re hankering for some comforting pasta, the Truffle Mac & Cheese is a must-try item.

“The burger is so moist it’s not like you have to chew!” That is literally what a friend said when she finished her burger.

The ‘regular’ burgers are full of flavor and are not dried out. They’re so good, a friend and I challenged ourselves to a 5 patty cheese burger with fries. Even then, the burgers were cooked perfectly and still full of flavor.
The fries are done just right and could eat them all day long.

First time having Filipino food, and I loved it!

This is an ABSOLUTE MUST if you’re able to make it to North Shore. I would recommend get food at one of the shrimp trucks or at Opal’s then head here for dessert!

I am mildly obsessed with this place and since I work only a couple blocks away, this is my go-to lunch spot! The concept combines my two favorite cuisines: Mexican and Barbecue. It does not get much better than that.

If you’ve live in LA and have ventured out for food at any point in the last 2 years, you wouldn’ve heard of Zarate. I tried Mas Malo in downtown as a preview and was a bit underwhelmed. That said, I had read so much press about Picca and life kept getting in the way. Having previously cancelled twice (I never cancel!), there was an unusual amount of anticipation built up when I finally got around to trying Picca and it was, well I don’t want to spoil it so read the rest of the…

In short, Pondicheri is a great establishment. Not only do the interiors reflect a cool industrial feel, but the location is tucked and hidden. More importantly, the food is fantastic.

Wow. What can I say except the best pizza I ever ever eaten in this country. Yes, it is that good. Trust me, this is how neapolitan pizza should be. They are true artisans. They are recognized by pizzaiolo association in Napoli, Italy. All of their ingredients are of the best quality and even sourced from Italy, i.e. cheese from Modena, prosciutto from Parma, tomatoes fromSan Marzano, etc. I think even thelour is from Naples.