Pho So 1’s sandwiches are a satisfying steal
I had many aspirations for my weeklong staycation, but on my final day off, I found myself having done almost nothing on my to-do list. I’d managed to get groceries that morning but …
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Try Bridge Street Social for an elevated evening
I usually reserve eating at restaurants with $20-plus plates for when I go out of town, but if someone else is footing the bill, why not? I’ve wanted to visit Bridge Street Social for some time …
Soup Spoon’s chicken salad sandwich satisfies
I’ve been eating at Soup Spoon since it opened in the mid-2000s, when it inhabited half the space it does today and only served soup and sandwiches. I recently read online that business has …
Don’t sleep on Sleepwalker’s brunch
What differentiates breakfast from brunch? The time of day or day of week? The presence of cocktails? Sure, those are factors, but for me, the brunch mindset can only be attained when the menu …
Taqueria El Chaparrito’s birria is irresistible
I’m the kind of person who, if you recommend a movie or TV show, some contrarian part of my psyche will cause me to avoid said content for reasons unknown to me. So, when birria tacos became …
King Subs’ bread is unbeatable
I was staycationing last week, and after a long-overdue and rather intense massage, I decided to treat myself further at King Subs. Being in the sandwich business myself, I had long heard of King …
Run to Mi Sushi & Noodles for remarkable ramen
I don’t have air conditioning in my house or car, yet despite this and the recent high temperatures, I couldn’t deny a strange and sudden craving for ramen this past …
Good Truckin’ is better than ever
I’ve always enjoyed Good Truckin’ Diner’s fun and tasty breakfast creations, but I struggled to relax within its small confines in REO Town. Recently, though, it relocated to the …
Taste of Thai delivers total satisfaction
I grew up in the neighborhood directly behind Taste of Thai, and yet somehow, I’ve eaten there only a handful of times between its opening when I was 13 and now, despite my love of Thai food …
Maria’s is a master of mole
Mexican food is so popular, and there are so many different places to choose from, but one can’t help developing favorites. Last week, I ventured out of my comfort zone of Pablo’s and El …