Category USA

A Small Plates Feast at Chloe in Navy Yard

If you haven’t visited Navy Yard in Washington DC recently, the neighborhood has completely transformed. It seems like every week there’s a new restaurant opening, and many of them are seriously impressive. One of the spots that had been on…

A Classic Philly Cheesesteak at Jim’s Steaks

Some foods are so iconic that they’re practically required whenever you visit a city. In Philadelphia, that food is unquestionably the Philly cheesesteak. Luckily for me, one of the locations of Jim’s Steaks is just a few minutes away from…

New York, NY: A Lunch Stop at Daily Provisions

When my brother suggested Daily Provisions as the “perfect lunch spot” during a recent family outing in New York City, none of us questioned it for a second. The kid knows good food, and he rarely steers us wrong. Sure…

Brunch at Milktooth Indianapolis

One of the best parts about traveling is discovering restaurants that are doing something completely different from the norm. Across the country, chefs are constantly pushing the boundaries of what a brunch menu can look like, and Milktooth in Indianapolis…

Fairfax, VA: A Ramen Break at Jinya Ramen Bar

Give me a big bowl of noodles and I’m a happy person. There’s something incredibly comforting about ramen — the rich broth, chewy noodles, and toppings layered into every bite. So when Jinya Ramen Bar invited me to visit their…

Coffee and Bites at Portola Coffee Roasters in Orange, CA

One of my favorite parts about traveling is coffee shop hopping. Exploring cafés in a new city often leads to some of the best discoveries — great coffee, unexpected snacks, and sometimes a glimpse into the local food scene. While…

Baltimore, MD: A Harbor-View Staycation at Royal Sonesta

Sometimes the best travel experiences happen right in your own city. Recently I had the opportunity to enjoy a staycation at the Royal Sonesta Harbor Court in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, and it turned out to be the perfect excuse to…

Tacos and Margaritas at Blue Plate Taco

After an afternoon wandering around the Santa Monica Pier and walking along the beach, my friend and I realized we were both craving the same thing: tacos and margaritas. Luckily, Blue Plate Taco sits just steps from the pier and…

Fresh Poke at Poke Bowl Factory Anaheim

One thing California is especially known for is incredibly fresh seafood. So while I was visiting, I knew I had to take advantage of that and track down some poke. I’ve always been a big fan of poke bowls, and…

Tacos at Mission Taqueria Philadelphia

Few things make me happier than finding a good taqueria. During a recent day trip to Philadelphia, I spent part of the afternoon exploring the Philadelphia Museum of Art, which is absolutely beautiful and worth wandering through for hours. After…