Prince Street Pizza for one of the best slices in New York City

Spicy Spring Slice, Prince St. Pizza, New York City

If you are looking for one of the best square slices of pizza in New York City, then look no further than Price Street Pizza. New York style Margherita slices are great, but Roman-style square pizzas are slowly finding their way into the New York City culinary food scene. Prince Street Pizza has since topped …

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Fresh Mexican fare at Amor Y Tacos in Cerritos, California

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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Burgers and cheesy fries at Breakroom in New York City

The signature Breakroom Burger at Breakroom in New York City

Breakroom, a tiny and cozy restaurant located in Chinatown off Canal Street, is popular for burgers, tacos, fries, and a large selection of hot sauces. The restaurant, sandwiched between a bail bond and an acupuncturist office, is easy to miss as it is surrounded by more Chinese and Vietnamese restaurants than you can count. Interior …

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Konnopke’s Imbiss, legendary currywurst stand in East Berlin

Currywurst with fries

Konnopke’s Imbiss is an institution in East Berlin. The small food stand under the U-Bahn tracks in Prenzlauer Berg has been serving currywurst since 1931. In the 1930s, the Konnopke family started selling sausages and frankfurter at this location. Over the years, Konnopke’s Imbiss converted their business from a simple table to a wooden booth …

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On a quest for Wiener Schnitzel at Prater Gaststätte in Berlin

Wiener Schnitzel with potato salad and cucumber salad on the side from Prater Garten, Berlin

When I arrived in Berlin, I knew I wanted Wiener Schnitzel. My journey led me to Prater Gaststätte, located near Alexanderplatz. For those unfamiliar, Wiener Schnitzel is an Austrian dish made with a thin veal cutlet, then breaded and pan-fried. Even though Wiener Schnitzel is an Austrian dish, the Germans know how to do it …

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Breakfast at Factory Girl!, my first meal in Berlin, Germany

Cold Cuts: scrambled eggs with sucuk (spicy sausage) and a side of bread

For a Sunday morning, I was surprised how quiet the Mitte area of Berlin was. Streets were empty and everything seemed closed until I found Factory Girl!. As I found out later, Berlin was a quiet city during the morning. Everyone seemed to sleep during the day and venture out at night for food and …

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Chicken and waffles at The Breakfast Klub in Houston, Texas

The Breakfast Klub's famous chicken and waffles

It was my last day in Houston. What better way to end the trip with some chicken and waffles and true southern style breakfast at The Breakfast Klub. The Breakfast Klub, located in Midtown Houston, has gained a loyal following of those looking to sample some delicious homemade southern dishes such as chicken and waffles, …

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A Sunday morning visit to Al’s Breakfast in Minneapolis, MN

The Jose, one of the more popular dishes served at Al's Breakfast

It was my last day in Minneapolis before heading back to Los Angeles, and I knew I wanted breakfast, so I headed to Al’s Breakfast. Dating back to 1950, Al’s Breakfast is an iconic Minneapolis diner known for its scratch-made dishes and large portions. I heard about Al’s Breakfast when Guy Fieri stopped by on his Food Network …

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Matt’s Bar in Minneapolis: Original Jucy Lucy Cheeseburger

This is what you want to come here for. The Jucy Lucy at Matt's Bar, Minneapolis, MN.

Matt’s Bar is an institution in Minneapolis. Since 1954, the restaurant has claimed to be the home of the original Jucy Lucy burger. When I finalized my plans to Minneapolis, I knew I had to make the pilgrimage to Matt’s Bar and cross it off my ever-growing food bucket list. To make a Jucy Lucy, …

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