Whenever I visit Vancouver, Canada, I stop by Japadog, famous for its Japanese-inspired hot dogs topped with creative and flavorful toppings. The menu features a fusion of American hot dogs and Japanese flavors, such as teriyaki sauce, mayo, and shredded seaweed. Since opening their first hot dog stand in 2005 at the corner of Burrard …
Kichi Kichi in Kyoto is famous for its omurice (omelet rice) and the theatrical cooking style of its charismatic chef, Motokichi Yukimura. The small, cozy restaurant may not win awards for its food, but it’s become world-famous for the chef’s entertaining and skillful performance. In recent years, videos of Chef Motokichi preparing omurice, a dish …
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 …
Pete’s Kitchen is an iconic, long-standing diner located on Denver’s East Colfax, known for its hearty, classic American and Greek dishes. The diner, which opened in 1988, is part of many restaurants and businesses opened by Pete Contos and his family. Born in 1941, Greek immigrant Pete Contos emigrated from Greece in 1956. He 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 …