📍 Address: 5011 Burnet Rd, Austin

⭐ Stars:⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4)

This is a really lovely restaurant. The atmosphere is very pleasant. The food was great although I do wish there was more toppings on the nachos.

📍 Address: 830 NW Everett St, Portland

⭐ Stars:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.5)

World Foods is a delightful, locally-owned market that offers absolutely delicious deli selections, cheeses, a salad/soup bar and freshly-made to-go items - plus terrific fresh produce and a variety of wine & brews. You'll also find unique gift items such as flowers & plants, an enormous array of chocolates, and specialized cooking & barware gear. If you live in Portland or are visiting you should put World Foods at the top of your list. You'll find surprises and yummy things throughout the store, including spices and ingredients for all of your international cooking and baking needs. Recommendations: Make sure to grab their homemade grilled pita for $2.50 (if they aren't sold out because it is so delicious!) and hummus. Or one of their fresh Poke choices. Enjoy their freshly-squeezed orange juice for your Mimosas. Grill their lamb steaks for a quick & easy dinner and enjoy homemade baklava for dessert. Their staff members are warm & welcoming and the special events are lots of fun. World Foods is a treasure!

📍 Address: 47 Sutton St, Lynn

⭐ Stars:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.5)

Such an amazing meal! The food was delicious!!! We showed up with a party of 16 and they made room for us! Matthew was an amazing server. He was responsive to our needs and gave outstanding recommendations and service! We were celebrating a bday and we were from out of town. We will be back next time we are in the area.

📍 Address: 700 Maguire Blvd, Orlando

⭐ Stars:⭐⭐⭐ (2.5)

The food is never ready when I show up no matter how busy or how slow the location is. Every time I order from this location, I always end up waiting at least another 10mins longer than the time quoted to me. Very frustrating.

📍 Address: 10 10th St NW, Atlanta

⭐ Stars:⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4)

We absolutely LOVE this place. We went last weekend for my husband's birthday and were very impressed. We got a chance to chat with the owner, the head of Mixology, and the head of the wait staff. Let's start with ambiance. This place is amazing. The owner is an interior designer. Everything feels very 007/James Bond. Our party of ten was seated in a semi private dining area that is separated by the rest of the place with a see through bookshelf with all kinds of pieces on it. The table and chairs of this area reminds you of a board meeting room for the CIA or some high level elected officials. Such a great ambiance. Elsewhere in the restaurant you can see all kinds of interesting art work, velvet booths, etc. There is a bathroom inside that has a wall of weapons on it which is very cool and a great talking piece. Drinks. OUT OF THIS WORLD. I mean they make their own in house ginger ice cubes. This isn't a bad spot to get a mocktail either. Everything is presented beautifully in glasses. If you are a drink snob you MOST DEFINITELY will appreciate this spot. Many of our group love a good old-fashion and everyone agreed this is the top 5 best old fashioned they ever had. Food. How awesome is it that their menu is called a visa and it changes to a different country every 90 days!!! They also have standard menu items that don't change. We caught this spot when the menu featured Colombian tapas. Everything was very good and plated very nice. Things That Make This Place Stand Out. The owner and head of wait staff explained they don't strive to have this place promoted heavily other than word of mouth. They only use the most fresh and most practical ingredients for their drinks and food. If you bring someone new, you are considered a "Diplomat". As stated earlier, you get to have real conversations with the owner, head of wait staff, and head of mixology so you know that these people really care about this place, the food and drinks that are served, and the overall ambiance. I am currently pregnant so I had mocktails (amazing by the way), so we most definitely will be back after I have my son so I can partake in all the cocktail menu has to offer. This spot is now in our roladex of go-to spots for bomb drinks, nice filling tapas, or when we bring people in town. The minimal drawbacks (and I mean they are seriously minimal): Things can take awhile to come out of the kitchen and arrive at the table very sporadically...that wasn't that big of a deal. Also, this place can be very hard to find. It's right next to the marta station on 10th street. If you are coming 85N get off on 10th street and make a right, then make a left on west peachtree, and an immediate right into the parking garage attached to the white marble-like building...they validate for this lot. You will then need to walk down some stairs and the place is discreetly on your right. I think they incognito vibe is kinda what the owner is going for, but it can be difficult to find for newbies.

📍 Address: 1335 Robson Street, Vancouver

⭐ Stars:⭐⭐⭐⭐ (3.5)

This is probably my favorite sushi place in Vancouver. Everything I tried was absolutely delicious and the food quantity and price are absolutely reasonable. I wish I lived closer so I could visit again sooner. *** if you have a larger group I would suggest calling ahead and reserving a spot as the restaurant is small (which adds to its charm)