I never thought I’d say this, but Chicago is onto something when it comes to food. Call something “Chicago-style” and I’ll take one, please (who am I kidding, I’m definitely coming back for seconds). Yuzu is the BYOB sushi spot I never knew I needed. The jumbo rolls come decorated with a rainbow of sauces. …
Williamsburg is full of hidden treasures, and some Insta-worthy ones at that. First stop: The William Vale. This hotel may be known to have the best view of NYC, but wait, there's more... Du's Donuts is a modern donut shop at The William Vale. The New-England style donuts come in all different flavors (and sizes)! Try …
There's nowhere like NoLiTa... You've probably come here hungry to fulfill more of your NYC food fantasies. Here are some hot tips to go along with this heat wave. WARM transports you to those LA vacations you so dearly miss after hopping out of a neck-breaking taxi ride in NYC. Tell your driver to take …
Alpin is inspired by all things French. It cherishes the "les joies de vivre" from French food, to wine and beer, to arts and culture. You would never believe this French bistro is in the heart of Downtown Gainesville. The relaxed interior reminds me of the 6th Arrondissement of Paris, and the menu offers a taste …
The Oxford Exchange is the most instagrammable coffeehouse in Tampa. It resembles a modern library from its high ceilings to its black and white tiled floors. The rustic furniture and botanical dining area catch the daylight (and rainbows) perfectly. The restaurant has menus for breakfast, brunch, lunch and afternoon tea. From the brunch menu, I chose …
The Italian word sosta translates to take a break. This restaurant is perfect for that. It is a fast Italian getaway in the heart of NoLita. The restaurant is minimalistic and pink, with paper goods to match this aesthetic. The pink neon sign reading “Mangiamo, Baby” does not go unnoticed or unphotographed. Moving onto the picturesque menu... …
Bohemian is a Japanese restaurant & bar hidden behind the Japan Premium Beef butcher shop (which is where the restaurant gets all of its meat). This same building was once home to Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Sounds cool, right? Well, it isn't open to the public. New guests must be introduced by Bohemian's existing …
From ramen to fine Italian dining, Downtown Gainesville brings me back to my New York roots... Crane Ramen is Gainesville's first craft ramen restaurant, and my favorite in the world. This trendy spot prepares its dishes from locally sourced ingredients. The small menu includes both Otsumami and Ramen selections. My top three picks from the Otsumami …
Summer is for getaways. The first half of mine was all about Italia... ROME San Marco was home away from home. In one weekend, I managed to hit this spot three times. It’s rustic interior resembled Lilia of Williamsburg. Although I enjoyed the large variety of pizzas, I enjoyed the red pepper infused olive oil …
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Four weeks into my eating abroad, oops, study abroad summer in Florence! La Milkeria is a dessert-lovers dream. This cafe offers made-to-order crepes, waffles, and pancakes from morning until night. Wait, it gets better. You can top your made-to-order treat with scoops of gelato, heavy drizzles of Nutella and white chocolate, maple syrup, custard, jam, marscapone, …
