Lauriol Plaza

Lauriol Plaza

All of this cold weather has me reminiscing about patio brunches and warmer days. It seems like the weather may break soon, but really who knows? What I do know, however, is that brunch at Lauriol Plaza must be in my near future warm weather 

Northwest Chinese Food

Northwest Chinese Food

One of my absolute favorite inexpensive eats near the University of Maryland is Northwest Chinese Food! I shouldn’t even really say favorite inexpensive eats, because it is one of my Top 5 eateries near campus, period. That it’s very reasonably priced is an added bonus.  

Mona’s Gourmet Carryout

Mona’s Gourmet Carryout

On a day like today, I crave Mona’s Gourmet Carryout. Who am I kidding? Everyday is a Mona’s Gourmet Carryout kinda day. An easy-to-miss eatery on Annapolis Road in Odenton, Maryland, Mona’s is the type of place that, once it draws you in, you’re hooked. 

Three Fifty Bakery and Coffee Bar

Three Fifty Bakery and Coffee Bar

Around the corner from my hair stylist is Three Fifty Bakery and Coffee Bar, a cute coffee bar with a delightful patio (when the weather agrees) and a delicious spread of baked goods. On this day, I could not say no to a peanut butter 

Kimbob NaRa

Kimbob NaRa

In Ellicott City, Maryland, there is a strip of US Route 40 named “Korean Way.” Only about a half a mile in total, this naming recognizes Koreans’ contributions to Maryland’s economic development and cultural diversity. Although the total Asian population in Maryland is around 6 

XS

XS

One of the first restaurants in Baltimore that I had the pleasure of visiting is (sushi) XS, which I found out is actually just called XS. Makes it awkward when you’re trying to explain to folks where to meet up for brunch and then you 

Milk & Honey Cafe

Milk & Honey Cafe

Brunch is the official meal of the DMV (DC-Maryland-Virginia), and Milk & Honey Cafe takes this to the next level by being a seven-day a week brunch ONLY restaurant. Milk & Honey offers a “Top Ten Brunch” menu, including salmon hash (pictured), shrimp & grits, 

Hunan Manor Restaurant

Hunan Manor Restaurant

In celebration of the Lunar New Year, Adoption Links DC, a local international adult adoptee organization, gathered at Hunan Manor Restaurant to share in a Chinese feast. I have seen Hunan Manor several times before (my favorite Indian restaurant, House of India, is right around 

Mi Cuba Cafe

Mi Cuba Cafe

Hands down one of my DC favs! Mi Cuba Cafe is conveniently located a short couple blocks from the Columbia Heights metro making it easy to grab a plate to go. Of course, dining in is always an option. When the cohort bestie suggested a 

Pearl Dive Oyster Palace

Pearl Dive Oyster Palace

Pearl Dive Oyster Palace is one of my DC favs! Could it be the selection of oysters, creole staples, or po’boys overflowing with fried shrimp, oysters, or catfish? Whatever your N’awlins pleasure, Pearl’s serves it up consistently and authentically. Whenever folks are visiting, Pearl’s is