📍 Address: 836 NW 23rd Ave, Portland

⭐ Stars:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.5)

Very Good! Best sushi that I tried in Portlant. The only sushsi in Portland that I have tried.

📍 Address: 2304 S Congress Ave, Austin

⭐ Stars:⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4)

This is an updated review of New India Cuisine at its new location (2304 South Congress Ave at Oltorf, where Richard Jones BBQ used to be), with its updated menu. First good sign: when my partner and I walked in for lunch this past weekend, there were not one, not two, but three gay couples seated in a row along the wall booths. (In the immortal words of the Kim Cattrall, 'first come the gays...') Alas, no more Hindu beef burger (as mentioned in the review above), as they replaced the flat top grill with a tandoori oven. Still a no-frills, clean and calm atmosphere, but now with service. Our server was nice, efficient and obviously knowledgeable, and educated us about the difference between a korma and a durbari. I ordered the Kheema Masala ($10)--spiced ground lamb with onion, garlic, tomatoes, cilantro, potatoes, and sliced egg. My partner had the Shahi Durbari (with paneer; $10), an almond-cashew creamy pureed curry, analogous to a cream-based korma. You can also specify the heat level (I ordered mine extra spicy). How should I put this? I've rarely had Indian food this FLAVORFUL and FRESH. More often that not, Indian food is either overly salted or way under-salted, to the point where either all you taste is a salty muddledness, or there isn't simply enough salt to bring out all the flavors of the spices. The lamb here was seasoned just right. I could actually FEEL the different flavors, distinct and clean, hit and pop in my mouth at different times, followed by the heat. (I hate it when, esp in Indian food, all the heat is up front and annihilates your palate immediately.) The difference here was they used both fresh ground spices (eg cardamom) AND whole spices together, so that you get the WHOLE flavor (and texture) profile of the spices. The meat itself was fluffy and not too greasy, and the scalloped Yukon gold potatoes were nicely caramelized on the outside, with a crunch. I had only the curry itself (not the paneer) in my partner's dish. Again, the same complexity of spices, and the cream wasn't too overwhelming (ahem - Claypit) and controlled the heat very well. You can taste it's ingredients selected, and food made with, love and care. My only complaint is the portion-to-price ratio, but that may only be because I wanted and could've had a second plate of the lamb, without a problem. Both entrees came with a large bowl of cardamom/cloved basmati rice. And, they should serve tepid water by default, instead of ice-cold water. I'll definitely be back, especially to try the Kokum Curry drink. Also, they give a discount for walk-in or bike-in customers. Just mention you saw the discount on their website when you ask for the check.

📍 Address: 12 Farnsworth St, Boston

⭐ Stars:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.5)

Delicious baked goods and so many options ranging from cake to cookies to pastries. The area is near the children's museum, so beware -- it might not be the quietest place to sit down and get work done. But it's a good space for families and there's room on the patio if needed!

📍 Address: 5420 Airport Blvd, Austin

⭐ Stars:⭐⭐⭐ (3)

Went here while in Austin on business, based off of good 'ol Yelp reviews. This is a hole-in-the-wall place that probably hasn't changed in 20 years. Burger was huge and good, fries were amazing. Basically you order what you want and build the burger yourself. Food was excellent, employee was nice and the place is super cheap. Would definitely go back here. I got their biggest burger combo and was out the door for less than $7.

📍 Address: 750 S US Hwy 17-92, Longwood

⭐ Stars:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.5)

I went for breakfast on a recommendation from a friend. They only serve breakfast on Saturday and Sunday so you will have to plan ahead to go. There is nothing fancy about the place from the inside or outside. From tacky wall art that looks like it comes from Ross, to diner-like table settings, to strange purple curtains that hang in front of the bathrooms, there is a definite identity problem inside. Put all that aside and don't judge this place by its decor. We had the breakfast combo for $9.99. Normally I probably wouldn't pay $10 for breakfast but we wanted the full experience. My combo came with 2 eggs cooked to order, choice of French Toast, and choice of meat. Then I had a choice of hash browns or grits, and a choice of toast! I selected the french toast with fruit and vanilla cream stuff. Generous portion of fresh fruit on the homemade french toast. They bake their challa bread fresh every day! I had the grilled kielbasa..very very good! Service was just ok. We had to ask for the vanilla "sauce" when it didn't come with the meal. We also had to ask for water several times. It seems they have enough servers for the room, but they just aren't that efficient. At one point our server apologized for being slow by blaming another table for "taking way too long to order". Very unprofessional to complain about other tables to your customers. Juice cost 2.29 and coffee cost 2.79...a bit too expensive I think, especially for the coffee which was average at best, served in one of those small, cheap, thick cups you find at diners. I give the food 5 stars and give the service and decor 3 stars, which is how I came up with 4 overall. Definitely worth a visit in spite of service. I will be back to try some other things.

📍 Address: 205 E Ponce De Leon Ave, Decatur

⭐ Stars:⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4)

This place has the best black bean burger I've ever tasted. The combination of ingredients and toppings will convert even the staunchest of meat lovers looking for a healthy alternative. The service has also always been good at the Decatur, GA location and will keep me coming back for that delicious burger. If you haven't tried it don't wait any longer and go for it. You won't regret it.