Phoebe’s Diner: Classic American diner in South Austin

The Brisket Benny, Phoebe’s Diner, Austin

Phoebe’s Diner, located in Austin, Texas, is a casual diner serving everything from scratch-made American classics to barbecue. In 2017, the owners of Winebelly, one of South Austin’s best wine bars, opened Phoebe’s Diner. The diner, located a few doors down from Winebelly, sits next to a gas station in a strip mall off W …

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Granny’s Tacos: Food truck serving best breakfast tacos in Austin

Granny's Tacos in Austin, Texas

While Austin might be best known for its barbecue and music, it’s also popular for its breakfast tacos. Austinites are obsessed with them and all swear they know where to find the best in town. You can find these delicious, affordable, and unique breakfast tacos everywhere from high-end restaurants to food trucks. By the way, …

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13 of the best cheap breakfast on the Las Vegas Strip

The decadent Scrambled Egg & Cheese Biscuit

Growing up in California, I have lost track of how many times I have visited Las Vegas. While most visit Las Vegas for the gambling, nightlife, and partying, I visit for the food. Las Vegas has it all from Michelin star celebrity chef restaurants to hole-in-the-wall eateries. And, everything in between. One of my favorite …

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Hattie B’s Hot Chicken in Las Vegas at The Cosmopolitan

The Hot Chicken Sandwich

I can remember my first visit to Nashville. It was here where I tried Nashville hot chicken for the first time at Hattie B’s Hot Chicken. While I have had fried chicken countless times in the past, this version was different. The Nashville specialty is made with southern fried chicken tossed in a special blend …

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Flippin’ Good Chicken, Burgers, Beer in downtown Las Vegas

The Firebird served with Fire Fries

It was my last night in Las Vegas, and I was craving two things: a spicy chicken sandwich and a local craft beer. These days you can find great spots all over Vegas for chicken and beer including Hattie B’s at The Cosmopolitan, The Crack Shack, and Big Chicken. While these places are great, I …

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Istanbul Mediterranean at Grand Bazaar Shops on Las Vegas Strip

The Combo Pita Sandwich from Istanbul Mediterranean, Las Vegas, Nevada

I love to eat when I travel. Whether it is ramen in Tokyo, dumplings in Taipei, schnitzel in Berlin, or poutine in Vancouver. But, no matter the destination, there’s another type of food I love to eat. And, that is Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food. Mediterranean food is a universal food easily found in any …

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Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips at The LINQ Promenade on Las Vegas Strip

The traditional Fish & Chips Combo

One of the best fish & chips restaurants in Las Vegas is Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips at The LINQ Promenade on the Las Vegas Strip. This fast-casual eatery is headed by British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. The fish & chips shop is popular for its fried Alaskan cod, house-made chips using Kennebec potatoes, and …

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Gordon Ramsay Burger at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas

Hell’s Kitchen Burger from Gordon Ramsay Burger at Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas, Nevada

Ask anyone where to find the best burger in Las Vegas, and odds are they will say Gordon Ramsay Burger at Planet Hollywood. If you are one of the few people who don’t know who Gordon Ramsay is, he is a British celebrity chef well known for his television shows and restaurants. You can find …

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Shanghai Taste: Authentic xiao long bao in Las Vegas

The colorful Xiao Long Bao

Over the last decade, I have been lucky enough to have traveled to China many times. On these trips, I have experienced new flavors and foods including authentic xiao long bao. Unfortunately, traveling internationally is all but impossible these days. This means if I want to taste the flavors and foods from my travels, I …

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Dirt Dog at Grand Bazaar Shops at Horseshoe on Las Vegas Strip

The decadent Elote Dog

When I think of Los Angeles street food, I think of hot dogs—the smell of grilled bacon-wrapped dogs, sautéed onions, and peppers on the streets of Los Angeles by an unlicensed vendor is something I can’t forget. These dogs, known as “danger dogs” or “dirt dogs,” are unique to Los Angeles. You know what I’m …

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