In 2003, Nong Poonsukwattana moved across the world from Bangkok, Thailand to Portland, Oregon. When she arrived, Nong only had two suitcases and $70 to her name. Nong took a job at a local Thai restaurant to make ends meet. After years of hard work and saving money, Nong opened her first food cart in …
Note: Since posting this review, the restaurant has closed. It was a typical November night in downtown Portland, Oregon. Cold, rainy, and dreary. After hopping from brewery to brewery, it was getting late. And I was getting hungry after one too many beers. Due to restrictions, I had limited late-night food options in downtown Portland. …
In 2006, a group of three friends, who were transplants from North Carolina, founded Pine State Biscuits in Portland, Oregon. They aimed to share their love of Southeast cuisine with the Pacific Northwest. The ubiquitous Southern biscuit was the food they craved, grew up eating, and wanted to share with Portland. After months of trial …
Screen Door, with two locations in Portland, Oregon, is a southern and soul food restaurant popular for its decadent menu. In 2006, Louisiana transplants Nicole and David Mouton opened the first Screen Door location on Burnside Street in eastern Portland. In 2021, a second location opened on Couch Street in the Pearl District. You will …
If you come to Porto, you can’t leave the city without trying francesinha. This decadent, over-the-top meat-filled sandwich is a must-eat in Porto. Many restaurants and bars today claim to serve the best francesinha in Porto. While there are many places in Porto and Portugal to try francesinha, you can’t go wrong with Café Santiago. …
Zenith Brunch & Cocktails, located off Avenida da Liberdade, is one of the best places in Lisbon for brunch. Its menu features French toast, eggs benedict, pancakes, and bagels. Besides its food, the all-day brunch spot is famous for its handmade cocktails and hip, modern interior. In 2017, the first Zenith location opened in the …
A Sandeira do Porto, located steps away from touristy Rua das Flores, is where to go for the best sandwich in Porto. This cavernous, hole-in-the-wall restaurant, missed by many, serves both affordable and fresh food. This includes sandwiches, salads, soups, and snacks, all for under €10,00. There are a few things you should know before …
The 5 Point Cafe, located in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood, is a historic diner and dive bar known for its hearty dishes and stiff drinks. Opened in 1929, the no-frills 24-hour cafe has survived prohibition, war, and politics. Today, the cafe is one of the oldest family-operated restaurants in Seattle and the oldest bar in Belltown. …
Whenever I travel to a new destination, I prioritize searching out the best local breakfast and brunch spots. There is something special about eating breakfast in a new city, especially at places I can’t find back home. So, the moment I landed in Seattle on my recent trip, I began searching for the perfect start …
If you are craving a massive, two-handed corned beef sandwich at 2:00 AM in downtown Las Vegas, Saginaw’s Delicatessen inside the Circa Resort is your best bet. I stopped by this 24/7 spot to try their famous Ben Sherman sandwich with corned beef and pastrami to find out if it actually lives up to the …