In 2006, a group of three friends, who were transplants from North Carolina, founded Pine State Biscuits in Portland, Oregon. They aimed to share their love of Southeast cuisine with the Pacific Northwest. The ubiquitous Southern biscuit was the food they craved, grew up eating, and wanted to share with Portland. After months of trial …
Screen Door, with two locations in Portland, Oregon, is a southern and soul food restaurant popular for its decadent menu. In 2006, Louisiana transplants Nicole and David Mouton opened the first Screen Door location on Burnside Street in eastern Portland. In 2021, a second location opened on Couch Street in the Pearl District. You will …
Zenith Brunch & Cocktails, located off Avenida da Liberdade, is one of the best places in Lisbon for brunch. Its menu features French toast, eggs benedict, pancakes, and bagels. Besides its food, the all-day brunch spot is famous for its handmade cocktails and hip, modern interior. In 2017, the first Zenith location opened in the …
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. Open in 1929, the no-frills 24-hour cafe has survived prohibition, war, and politics. Today, the cafe is one of the oldest family operated eateries in Seattle and the oldest bar in …
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. The food connects me to the new town. So, the moment I landed in Seattle on my recent …
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 …
Granny’s Tacos in East Austin is a popular food truck serving some of my favorite breakfast tacos, made with homemade tortillas and salsas. Guanajuato native Maria Rios started the truck in 2016, using a repurposed ambulance named after her grandmother and great-grandmother. While Austin is best known for its barbecue and music, it’s also a …
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 …
Eggslut, inside the Cosmopolitan, is one of my favorite places in Las Vegas for an affordable, delicious, Instagram-worthy breakfast. With its risqué name, bold flavors, and hangover-curing egg-centric sandwiches, Eggslut has gained a cult-like following. Eggslut started as a food truck on the streets of Los Angeles in 2011. Today, the gourmet, upscale fast food …
Since 1987, the family-owned and operated Blueberry Hill Family Restaurant has served scratch-made dishes in the Las Vegas Valley. While they do serve lunch and dinner, this old-school Vegas diner is best known for their extensive breakfast menu. The menu features scratch-made dishes using only the freshest ingredients. Blueberry Hill Family Restaurant operates four locations …