Tag: restaurant
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This Los Angeles food hall is a must visit
You’re walking around with your group in Downtown L.A. You’re all hungry, but you don’t know what to eat. You can’t agree on a single restaurant. Well, maybe you shouldn’t commit to just one. Just head over to Grand Central Market to satisfy everyone. On my Uber ride into the city, the driver recommended that…
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Taking some sips at 6XS Coffee
I walked into 6XS Coffee in Downtown LA, an eager visitor excited to try a new coffee shop. Adding to the new experiences, I went with their Oak Latte, flavored with a corn syrup. Go big or go home, right? Depending on your cultural background, a drink that tastes of sweet corn may not be…
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The food at the Hotel Figueroa
While I was staying at the Hotel Figueroa, I decided to follow my standard rating procedure. I ordered a room service burger: It was named the Fig Burger. It had fig jam that I wished was more present. I’m also a well done burger person, and they didn’t get that right. It came with fries,…
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You might think the Louis Vuitton cafe is wildly overpriced, but …
During my blisteringly wintery New York trip, I decided it was time to treat myself. No better time than that moment to go to the Louis Vuitton Café. The wisdom of the internet told me that it was booked far in advance and unlikely that one could get a reservation on short notice. I refused…
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A tasting menu at Kochi NYC
In January, in the wake of a New York snowstorm, I decided I needed to give myself a culinary treat. I trudged through the massive puddles, felt more appreciative than ever for my coat, and made my way to Kochi in New York for their modern Korean skewer cuisine. Here’s what I made of my…
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Hot chicken and hot water: Revisiting a Shake Shack controversy
In 2021, Shake Shack decided it was time to innovate. They did the work to partner with Korean brands. They did the research to understand the Korean market on food and fried chicken. And the result of all of that effort was in the Gochujang Chick’n Sandwich which previously launched in Korean in the fall…
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The Alderman was …
It was a bright spot in a relatively undesireable hotel stay. The Alderman is tucked away inside the Hilton Motto Hotel in New York City. I was honestly surprised by the presence of a restaurant and bar in a lower priced hotel. But there it was, there to support me with my food needs. On…
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WingStop wants you to know they have protein
Scrolling down my feed I saw that Wingstop has a new offering: their Protein Pack. As they say, it is “packed” with 160 grams of protein. Honestly that sounds pretty good to me right now. But here’s the thing, isn’t just their regular wings with a compelling new name? Yes, yes it is just literally…
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Mida is a must-go to restaurant if you’re visiting Boston
When I asked for restaurant recommendations on my recent trip to stay in the Seaport District of Boston, I was told that I had to go to Mida. It would be worth the trip. So there I found myself, taking buses and trains out to the South End location on a rainy day. I popped…
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Tasting the cuisine at Fox & the Knife
Fox and the Knife is nestled in south Boston, technically walking distance from the Seaport District area hotel I was staying at. But it’s Boston, and winter is cold. We opted for a ridiculously short Uber ride instead a walk. We made a reservation at the bar, so we had no trouble being seated on…
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