I've always been a picky eater. Since I can remember, I been given the slow eye roll from my mom (the "chef" of the family), the rest of my family and all my friends who eat soft boiled eggs and foie gras.
"You don't like onions?"
"You don't eat yams but you like sweet potatoe pie?"
"How come you don't eat mushrooms? They're so delicious!"
I've heard it all. Didn't bother me. I have a thing about smells and textures! Those boxes MUST be checked! Veal? Sorry (read: not sorry), issa no for me, dawg.
My mom was/is an excellent cook. Not professionally trained but she can throw down with the best of them. Growing up, our house was often FULL of people during the holidays because everyone already knew what time it was. I inherited her love and curiosity for food, but I march to the beat of a different palette :). And over time my taste buds have elevated and I've grown a fondness for the foods I once despised. Living GOLDEN out here!
So here you can follow my quest for all the breakfasts, b'lunches, linners, proper dinners, sweet treats and junk food (judge your mama) I come across all over NYC and abroad... and even some of the delectable ones I make in my own kitchen...
Food porn awaits you! Bon appetit!
Streets BK is one of my new favorite restaurants in Brooklyn! All the street food you want in the upscale ambiance you appreciate. They've got everything from doubles to mofongo to bulgogi tacos. And it's vegan friendly! Check out my review here...
Read More&pizza has arrived! AAAAH! I was too hype last night when I stumbled upon my favorite pizza spot EVER. Best pizza, best concept, best price - HANDS DOWN!
Read MoreSurprise deliciousness "on the Lake". Get into these pastries and paninis!
Read MoreA good happy hour with decent drinks and specials can be hard to find in DTLA. District on the Bloc checks off all the boxes in a welcoming, upscale yet unpretentious establishment. Get into it!
Read MoreThe best french toast, you say? I'll be the judge of that!
Read MoreWho doesn't love fries? This place is has the motherload with all of the fixings you can think of! Mr. Fries Man and his foodporn instagram sent me here.
Read MoreCome Get "That Action" at Comfort LA! Eat the soul food you love without all the guilt.
Read MoreI thought no one's gumbo could touch the helm of the napkin, next to the bowl, on the table where my mother's gumbo waited patiently for me to indulge... until I got a dose of the best gumbo this side of New Orleans! So freaking good!
Read MoreB'lunches that will make your mouth wataaaaa. Get into these delicious T.O. hot spots for breakfast and brunch.
Read MoreCruffins and Cookies and Croissants, oh my! The famed Mr. Holmes Bakehouse has set up shop in LA and I gave it whirl... Was the cruffin all that it's cracked up to be?
Read MoreBirthday dinner in T.O! My mouth is watering thinking about this place. I cannot wait to get back here.
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