Kichi Kichi in Kyoto is famous for its omurice (omelet rice) and the theatrical cooking style of its charismatic chef, Motokichi Yukimura. After eating there myself, I can say the small, cozy restaurant may not win awards for its food, but it has earned its fame for the chef’s entertaining and skillful performance. In recent …
Guy Fieri’s Vegas Kitchen & Bar, located on the Las Vegas Strip at The LINQ, is celebrity chef Guy Fieri’s first restaurant in Las Vegas. Since opening in 2014, the flagship restaurant has gained popularity for its American comfort food with a ‘Flavortown’ twist. If you don’t know who Guy Fieri is, he’s a celebrity …
I’ve walked past Ketchup Premium Burger Bar at Miracle Mile Shops in Las Vegas for years, always wanting to try the burgers and happy hour. If you haven’t been to the Miracle Mile Shops before, they offer many affordable food options, including Ocean One, La Salsa Cantina, and Blondies Sports Bar & Grill. Ketchup Premium …
Bacon Social House is a popular brunch spot in Denver, Colorado, known for its bacon-centric menu and relaxed, vibrant atmosphere. While their menu has a wide range of options from sandwiches to pancakes to avocado toast, most come for the bacon dishes, including their bacon flights. Since opening its first location in Sunnyside in northwest …
If you drive down East Colfax Avenue at night, you can’t miss the neon sign of a chef flipping pancakes. That is Pete’s Kitchen, a Denver landmark that has been feeding the city since 1988. The diner was the most famous spot opened by the late Pete Contos. He was a Greek immigrant who worked …
Manhattn’s Burgers is a chain of flame-grilled burger restaurants from Belgium that are bringing a taste of New York City to Brussels. They pride themselves on using only the freshest ingredients, including grass-fed beef, hand-cut potatoes, and baked daily brioche buns. In October 2014, two brothers opened the first Manhattn’s Burgers location in Brussels on …
Maguro Koya is a small mom-and-pop shop serving affordable tuna dishes, tucked away down a side street near Kintetsu-Nara Station. Maguro, the Japanese word for tuna, is the specialty of the house and a delicacy in Japan. Over the years, this hidden gem has attracted both locals and tourists, who come for its delicious tuna …
Kingdom Dim Sum is a casual restaurant popular for its affordable dim sum in Thai Town, located in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles, CA. The restaurant sits in a small strip mall along Hollywood Boulevard, a short walk from the Walk of Fame. Inspired by his father, who owned a dim sum restaurant, the …
It was my first night in Tokyo. After traveling for almost a day, I stopped by my hotel, dropped off my bag, and headed straight out for food before jet lag got me. I had one thing on my mind: ramen. Staying near Tokyo Station, I felt my best option would be to visit Ramen …
Prontos’ Gourmet Market & Eatery is a family-owned and operated restaurant in the heart of Carlsbad Village, California. Since 1995, they have been serving their community by offering a variety of gourmet hot and cold sandwiches, wraps, salads, pasta, and more, all prepared fresh. In their market, I found a selection of meats, cheeses, breads, …