Category Archives: Restaurant

Restaurant Grade: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Type of cuisine: Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese Who I went with: my mom and my sister What the restaurant is famous for: The restaurant founder, José Andrés, is a celebrity chef and has been on the show Top Chef. The restaurant is known for small plates of authentic and innovativeContinue reading “Restaurant Review: Zaytinya by José Andrés”

Restaurant Grade: ★ ★ ★ ★ Type of cuisine: American Who I went with: my mom How I would describe the restaurant: clean, classic, fully organized What I ate: Grilled southwestern chicken wrap, french fries, and a pickle What I liked about this meal: The french fries are well done. What I would change about this meal:Continue reading “Restaurant Review: The Bijou”

“They have a great variety of savory and sweet crepes with many breakfast and lunch options!” – Chef Genevieve Restaurant Grade: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Type of cuisine: American French How I would describe the restaurant: friendly service, clean, festive for Valentine’s Day! Who I went with: my mom What I ate: Crepe with ham, chicken,Continue reading “Restaurant Review: Break’N Eggs Creperie”

Restaurant Grade: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Type of cuisine: Authentic Polish cuisine Who I went with: my mom The restaurant atmosphere: Casual What I ate: the Polish platter (1 cheese pierogi, 1 potato pierogi, 1 wardynski polish sausage, golumbki, sauerkraut, & parsley potatoes) How I would describe the restaurant: charming, romantic welcoming, artsy What I likedContinue reading “Restaurant Review: Polish Nook”

Restaurant Grade: ★ ★ ★ Type of cuisine: Dutch American Who I went with: my dad, Lauren, and Ty What I ate: Schnitzel, french fries, and a side salad How I would describe the restaurant: crafty, modern, clean, casual What I liked about this meal: I like that the french fries are fried perfect. I also likeContinue reading “Restaurant Review: Bistro de Suikertuin”

Restaurant Grade: ★ ★ ★ ★ Type of cuisine: American The restaurant atmosphere: Casual What I ate: chicken caesar salad and hot cocoa How I would describe the restaurant: comfortable, mellow, classic, old-fashioned style Who I went with: my friend Ellen What I liked about this meal: The service is amazing! The salad is outstanding! What IContinue reading “Restaurant Review: Taste Bistro and Coffee Bar”

“I will eat Filipino food again – I love it so far!” – Chef Genevieve Restaurant Grade: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Type of cuisine: Filipino American How I discovered it: my sister Lauren recommended it What I ate: As appetizer, fried brussel sprouts with parmesan cheese, chives, and bacon on the side. For dinner, sisig burritoContinue reading “Restaurant Review: Purple Patch”

Restaurant Grade: ★ ★ ★ ★ Type of cuisine: American What I ate: Pita garlic chips with spinach artichoke dip, cajun cod, pasta salad, and french fries How I would describe the restaurant: bar-like, clean, modern era, sporty Who I went with: my mom and grandma to celebrate their October birthdays! What I liked about this meal:Continue reading “Restaurant Review: Glen Park Tavern”

Restaurant Grade: ★ ★ ★ ★ Type of cuisine: American comfort food How I discovered it: my sister’s idea What I ate: Western omelette, whole wheat toast, home fries, and hot chocolate How I would describe the meal: delicious, yummy, and awesome Who I went with: my mom and sister What I liked about this meal: theContinue reading “Restaurant Review: The DINER”

“Don’t change a thing about the sausages and sauerkraut! Perfect!” – Chef Genevieve Restaurant Grade: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Type of cuisine: German What I ate: Roasted chicken sausages with sides of sauerkraut and mashed potatoes. I shared a pretzel with cheese sauce and vegan schnitzel with my mom. We got black forest gateau to-go forContinue reading “Restaurant Review: Hofbräuhaus”