The 5 Point Cafe Seattle Review: 24-Hour Dive Bar and Diner

Salmon Benedict, The 5 Point Cafe, Seattle

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. …

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Bacco Cafe Seattle Review: Brunch Near Pike Place Market

Dungeness Crab Benedict, Bacco Cafe, Seattle

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 …

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Steuben’s Uptown Review: Brunch and American Classics in Denver

The colorful Monte Cristo at Steuben's Uptown

Steuben’s Uptown has long been at the top of my must-eat restaurants in Denver for quite a while now. This retro American diner is well known for its regional American classics ranging from Maine lobster rolls to chicken & waffles. Established in 2006, Steuben’s now has two locations in Denver, one in Uptown and another …

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Blue’s Egg Milwaukee Review: Brunch and Eggs Benedict

House made English muffins along with house cured pulled ham

Blue’s Egg is a popular restaurant in Milwaukee for scratch-made breakfast and lunch dishes using high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. Since opening in 2010, the restaurant has strived to buy ingredients from small family farms, including eggs, coffee, tea, and beer. Since opening in 2010, co-owner and Chef Joe Muench has used American immigrant cooking ideas …

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Amor Y Tacos Cerritos Review: Fresh Mexican Food and Handmade Tortillas

Short rib tacos with a side of rice and beans, Amor Y Tacos

Amor Y Tacos, hidden away in a strip mall in Cerritos, California, is a popular restaurant serving up fresh Mexican fare along with homemade tortillas. Even knowing the location, I had to keep an eye out for the place while driving by. If it wasn’t for Yelp, I probably would have never known that this …

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Tuc Craft Kitchen Vancouver Review: Brunch in Gastown

Irish Stew Skillet with lamb and grass fed beef at Tuc Craft Kitchen, Vancouver

Note: Since posting this review, the restaurant has closed. If you are looking for a casual place in downtown Vancouver’s Gastown to have weekend brunch and great drinks, then you should stop by Tuc Craft Kitchen. The restaurant is located on West Cordova Street, just south of Water Street. If you aren’t familiar with Gastown, …

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Jack Flaps Cleveland Review: Unique Brunch in Ohio City

This colorful and beautifully presented dish is the Cuyahoga Benedict

Note: Since posting this review, the restaurant has closed. While on my flight to Cleveland, a local recommended that I eat breakfast at Jack Flaps, located in the historic Ohio City neighborhood. On the way to my hotel, my Uber driver once again recommended me to Jack Flaps. Being new to the Clevelan breakfast scene, …

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