Restaurante El Cardenal Mexico City Review: Lunch in the Historic Center

Restaurante El Cardenal, located in the historic center of Mexico City, is renowned for its traditional Mexican cuisine and authentic recipes. Founded in 1969 by Olivia Garizurieta and Jesús Briz, the restaurant began as a means to support their family. Over time, they shifted their focus to creating high-quality Mexican dishes using fresh, local ingredients. …

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Chao Chao Sanjo Kiyamachi Kyoto Review: Gyoza and Beers Near Pontocho

Chao Chao Pork Gyoza

Chao Chao Sanjo Kiyamachi is a gyoza restaurant in Kyoto, Japan, popular with tourists and locals for its dumplings and lively atmosphere. The restaurant is in a district known for its dining options and nightlife, close to the Kamo River and the narrow alleys of Pontocho. While there are better restaurants in Kyoto, I enjoy …

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Sawyers Arms London Review: Fish and Chips Near Paddington Station

Fish & Chips, Sawyers Arms, London, England

While wandering around, I stumbled upon Sawyers Arms, a historic traditional British pub dating back to 1858, near Paddington Station. It was my first night in London. I was hungry, tired, jet lagged, and in the mood for a cold beer and warm meal. While there are countless pubs in London, I wanted to find …

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Attaboy Burger Las Vegas Review: Smash Burgers at Rio’s Canteen Food Hall

Attaboy Burger is a smash burger eatery located at the newly opened Canteen Food Hall inside the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The food hall opened in 2024 and is home to eateries serving sushi, fried chicken, Philly cheesesteaks, ramen, burritos, and burgers. Chef Alex Resnick, the brains behind Attaboy Burger, believes that less …

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Cafe on the Mound Edinburgh Review: Scottish Breakfast in Old Town

The Full Breakfast, Cafe On The Mound, Edinburgh, Scotland

It was my first day in Edinburgh. Tired and hungry, I was in the mood for Scottish breakfast. That’s when I discovered Cafe on the Mound. Founded in 2012, Cafe on the Mound is a small, local restaurant on Bank Street that offers affordable breakfast and lunch options. Another great thing about its location is …

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Shambles Kitchen York Review: The Harry Trotter Pulled Pork Sandwich

The pulled pork sandwich known as the Harry Trotter, Shambles Kitchen, York, England

Shambles Kitchen is a famous sandwich shop and smokehouse named after The Shambles, one of the most historic streets in York, England. As their sign states, they serve sandwiches and splendid fast food. The Shambles is a must-visit destination in York. The street is known for its well-preserved medieval timber-framed buildings and cobbled streets, with …

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Niimura Shinjuku Review: Affordable Tonkatsu in Tokyo

Deep-Fried Pork Cutlet Set, Niimura, Tokyo, Japan

Niimura, located in the Shinjuku district of Tokyo, Japan, is a restaurant specializing in tonkatsu, or Japanese fried pork cutlets. Before my visit, I had never heard of Niimura. I only noticed the restaurant thanks to a sign in front that displayed a Deep-Fried Pork Cutlet Set with rice and miso soup for 1800 yen. …

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Salt Horse Edinburgh Review: Craft Beer and Burgers in Old Town

The Bowhouse Burger, Salt Horse, Edinburgh, Scotland

It was my last night in Edinburgh, and I was in the mood for a beer. While there are many great pubs in Edinburgh, I wanted something different. And that was a craft beer. While wandering around Old Town Edinburgh, I stumbled upon Salt Horse, a beer bar off the Royal Mile known for its …

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La Casa de Toño Mexico City Review: Affordable Mexican Classics

Enchiladas Rojas Con Pollo

La Casa De Toño is a popular chain restaurant found across Mexico City known for serving traditional Mexican classics at affordable prices. While they are best known for their pozole, La Casa De Toño offers many classic Mexican dishes in a casual and clean environment. On the menu are enchiladas, quesadillas, chilaquiles, enfrijoladas, flautas, desserts, …

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Sushi Zanmai Higashi Shinjuku Review: Late-Night Sushi in Tokyo

The Kokoro-iki Sushi Set with Miso Soup, Sushi Zanmai Higashi Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan

After traveling for 12 hours from California to Tokyo, I was exhausted, jet-lagged, and starving. It was midnight, and I figured I was stuck eating convenience store snacks. That is when I remembered Sushi Zanmai Higashi Shinjuku. This popular chain is famous across Japan for quality sushi at reasonable prices, but it was a total …

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