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Review: Txikito
TLDR: With outstanding food and a refreshingly light take on Spanish food, this quiet date spot is a new go to.
emilyhoring
Mar 21, 2024


Review: Mel's
TLDR: Mel’s is the perfect choice when you’re feeling pizza and something else. Take whoever and order something you normally wouldn’t.
emilyhoring
Feb 10, 2024


Hot Topic: Best Restaurants of 2023
I present to you: my five favorite restaurants in 2023.
emilyhoring
Dec 26, 2023


Review: L'accolade
Loved It TLDR: L’accolade is a Good Time™, any time. This modern French restaurant is excellent for most occasions, is easy to get into,...
emilyhoring
Oct 16, 2023


Review: Pisillo
Loved It TLDR: Pisillo is a lunch time classic. Their Italian sandwiches are top notch, made with quality ingredients. Bonus? You’ll get...
emilyhoring
Aug 11, 2023


Review: KazuNori
Update 2/10/24: After several more visits to KazuNori, I can safely say that I love this place. It's such a great, casual option for a...
emilyhoring
Apr 9, 2023


Review: Llama San
Loved It TLDR: Llama San is a Good Time™. Whether you’re celebrating, impressing out of towners, or just going for kicks, Llama San can...
emilyhoring
Mar 13, 2023


Review: Portale
Loved It TLDR: Portale is the one-size-fits all of restaurants. A fit for dates, for big groups, for impressing out of towners, Portale...
emilyhoring
Feb 13, 2023


Review: Rosella
Loved It TLDR: Rosella is a Good Time™ with a good heart. This sustainability-focused Japanese restaurant’s only flaw is not being...
emilyhoring
Jan 30, 2023


Review: Laser Wolf
Loved It TLDR: Laser Wolf is one of those rare restaurants “everybody loves” that actually is worth loving. Their unique menu creates a...
emilyhoring
Jan 15, 2023


Review: The Noortwyck
Loved It TLDR: The Noortwyck is a special restaurant. It’s everything you expect from a top tier New American spot without feeling fussy...
emilyhoring
Dec 9, 2022


Review: Thai Diner
Loved It TLDR: With its massive menu, you’d be hard pressed to get sick of eating at Thai Diner. This spot knows how to bring the party...
emilyhoring
Dec 5, 2022


Review: Shukette
Loved It TLDR: Shukette is the Middle Eastern menu the people demanded with the execution they deserved. Eating here, you’ll get 80% of...
emilyhoring
Nov 18, 2022


Review: Sogno Toscano Market & Wine Bar
Loved It TLDR: Walking into Sogno Toscano is like walking into a little slice of Florence. Their authentic paninis are to die for, plus,...
emilyhoring
Nov 13, 2022


Review: Supper
Loved It TLDR: Supper is a Good Time™. For a group, for a casual date, for takeout even (woah!), this cash only restaurant has got the...
emilyhoring
Nov 11, 2022


Review: Chama Mama
Liked It TLDR: Chama Mama is the perfect spot for soul-warming food any time of day. Their secretly giant heated back patio is prime for...
emilyhoring
Nov 7, 2022
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