39 reviews
Seafood City's grand opening in Chandler, AZ: Arizona's first Filipino grocery store. A 66,000 sq ft Filipino and Korean grocery haul.
Boracay food tour in the Philippines: my first lechon, Jollibee PH vs USA, Bicol Express, street taho, and Coco Mama coconut ice cream. Filipino food guide.
Sedona food tour: turquoise McDonald's, 101 omelettes at Coffee Pot, peach pizza at Hideaway House, rattlesnake at Cowboy Club, and the famous Elote.
Toca Madera in Scottsdale is a Mexican-inspired steakhouse with a fire performance, live DJ, and a menu that will make your wallet nervous.
We tried Filipino street food at the Arizona Dumpling Fest and Filipino Festival in Peoria: kikiam, pork lumpia, BBQ skewers, beehoon, and halo halo.
Filthy Animal restaurant in Tempe: milk bread, Pibil dumplings, Ancho pork chop, dry-aged ribeye, and a hidden speakeasy called Drop Dead Gorgeous inside.
South Korea's most infamous NSFW cafe is an hour from Seoul, and the food is actually really good. A Pocheon day trip you won't forget.
Wren & Wolf's $185 Beef Wellington: 16oz prime filet, table-side carving, 72-hour demi-glace. Better than Hell's Kitchen? We think yes.
Latha in Phoenix: tamarind BBQ wings that might be the best restaurant chicken I've had, oxtail mac and cheese, and a $130 bill paid with Chase credits.
InKind app tested at 3 Phoenix spots: 20% cash back vs. 4% on a credit card, $42 vs. $8 on a $211 spend. Plus the Costco gift card hack.
Her Name Is Han in NYC Koreatown: soju cocktails, black sesame tofu, Bulgogi, Bossam, and black sesame ice cream. Plus how we split a $99 bill for free.
NYC food tour hitting the best Malaysian and Korean spots: Nyonya, Kopitiam kaya toast, Sarawak Laksa at Rasa, Hashi Market, and Her Name Is Han.
Uchi Scottsdale: two visits, two ways to experience it. Happy hour omakase for $60, bluefin otoro that melts, kinoko nabe, and how we paid with Amex credits.
Attaros Thai in Chandler: Halal-friendly Thai Muslim restaurant, Thai Nom Yen pink drink, Golden Garlic chicken, and Rad Nah beef noodles in gravy.
Tambayan Filipino: pork Sinigang, Beef Kaldereta, Crispy Pata with pork-knuckle crunch, and Halo-Halo with ube ice cream. Crispy Pata wins.
At My Place Cafe in Arizona: sizzling pork Sisig with egg, Chicken Adobo, Buko Pandan, and a tiny green chili that left me sweating and dizzy.
Stockyards Steakhouse: Arizona's oldest since 1947, local K4 Ribeye from Prescott, American Wagyu that melts, and life-changing sautéed mushrooms.
Jin Jia at Desert Ridge is Phoenix's only Korean-Chinese fusion restaurant: black bean noodles, spicy seafood soup, and prawn toast in an upscale setting.
Roy Choi's Best Friend at Park MGM reviewed: Korean wings, kimchi fried rice, pork belly, and gelato at Eataly. Is the 'Koreatown remix' worth the Vegas price?
Restaurant review of Sadelle's at the Bellagio: salmon Benedict, fried chicken, grapefruit crème brûlée, and how to skip the 2-hour wait.
Yellowtail at the Bellagio by Akira Back: mixed food, exceptional service (two dishes comped), and a terrace seat facing the Bellagio Fountains for $65.
Momofuku at The Cosmopolitan: the best pork buns we've had, spicy miso ramen, and how we used an Amex Resy credit to keep a $100 Vegas dinner in check.
Cafe Carrera Singapore: a Porsche-branded cafe with car displays, simulators, logo latte art, and $50 USD for two. Worth the stop.
Wicked Spoon buffet review: king crab, fried chicken, angry mac and cheese, and a massive dessert station on Christmas Day. Is $72 worth it?
STK at The Cosmopolitan on Christmas Eve: a 34-oz shared steak, hash browns with jalapeño cream, and a $170 bill cut to $70 with resort credit. Honest review.
Our Las Vegas food tour of the Coca-Cola Store's 16-soda Around the World flight and M&M's World: what to try, and what to skip.
Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill at Caesars Palace: the Idiot Sandwich with short rib is the move, the sticky toffee pudding is unmissable, and the burger needs work.
Three Thirty Three restaurant review: Wagyu tacos, braised pork belly, DIY handrolls, and the largest LED screen in the US. High-priced but unforgettable.
We've visited Feringhee Modern Indian Cuisine in Chandler three times. Here's our honest take on whether the aesthetic actually backs up the food.
We tracked down the best Korean BBQ in Southern California: from a famous Korean franchise near Disneyland to a Michelin-recognized spot in LA Koreatown.
Our restaurant guide to the best Malaysian and Indonesian food near Anaheim, California: Southeast Asian spots by Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm.
Yelp reviews were mixed, Google was high, we went to find out. Luna by Giada at Caesars Republic Scottsdale completely blew us away.
Restaurant review of Renata's Hearth at the Arizona Biltmore: gorgeous atmosphere, generous portions, but some dishes came in too salty.
We booked Le Âme at the Global Ambassador for our anniversary. Here's our honest restaurant review: the food, the perks, and the $139 bill.
Our restaurant review of Cambalache, an Argentinian steakhouse in Cancun's La Isla mall: massive portions, high ratings, and a birthday flan surprise.
Our food guide to Royalton CHIC Cancun: ranking all nine restaurants, what to prioritize, what to skip, and where the menu got downgraded.
Our honest food review of Secrets The Vine Cancun: every restaurant ranked, including the disappointing steakhouse and the Italian spot that saved the trip.
Our Conrad Tulum food guide: the Michelin-recognized Autor tasting menu, Ceiba Club room service, and every dining option worth trying at the resort.
Our Hello Kitty Cafe Cancun review: what to order, how to book, and what the 'Cenote experience' is like at this restaurant near the airport.