Ensarro Ethiopian, ahead of the game!

Most flavorful Ethiopian food in all of Oakland and the whole East Bay, hands down. I have tried several other places, locally, with the same cuisine and they have been good, but Ensarro’s miles ahead; their food is great! On top of all that, they offer gluten free injera for those of us needing other…

Great Wall, best vegan Chinese in the East Bay!

This place is a sure shot! Fast service, great food; all the time! I’ve been coming here for the past twelve years and I never tire of their meat free dishes like their sesame ‘chicken’, or their Mongolian ‘beef’. Their meat substitutes are the real deal, and are so flavorful that you are not missing…

Vino Volo, right on time!

Passed through the Washington Dulles International Airport recently and stopped by Vino Volo for a healthy bite before my flight. This is a small and quaint little spot that happens to be an airport ‘chain’. Their food is some of the only healthy food I come across when traveling so I always make a point…

Little Gem, what a GEM in SF!

Little Gem is a great little place that I like to stop in for quality time with my self. My sanctuary of choice, it is here where I slow down, have a tasty bite to eat, a nice glass of wine, and catch my breath.  It is a quiet and quaint little restaurant located in…

James Republic, Long Beach

Had Sunday brunch here once with a family member. We were warmly greeted the moment we arrived. This restaurant is a hip little spot in downtown Long Beach, so we sat on the patio to enjoy the weather and scenery. The food came out pretty fast (for a packed restaurant) and what we ordered tasted…

Beauty’s Bagel Shop, a ‘must’ stop in Oakland

Please visit this dreamy little bagel shop in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood when you can. They have some outstanding food for vegetarians, vegans, pescatarians, and carnivores alike.  It’s amazing what they put on a bagel and trust me, that allll of it is fresh and delicious.  To this day, I have had their mushroom omelet, greens…

RT Rotisserie in SF

Came here with the work crew one day during our team retreat.  The food was phenomenal to start, and I have been coming back every week, or every other week ever since.  The staff and their very hospitable service keep you coming back for more… more great food, and more of the restaurant’s welcoming vibe….

Cafe Soleil, the local haven

Cafe Soleil is one of those places that makes you feel good from the time you enter, until the time you leave. The whole staff is on point with their fast service, attention to details, and warm hospitable nature . The locals love this place, and my family always has great food experiences when dining…

Town Hall SF

What a great place to stop for a quick bite during an otherwise long and boring work commute.  I have enjoyed this place many times on such occasions.  I always sit at the bar where the bartender is very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu.  I have had the same person serve me on repeated…

Vintage Washington, Spokane Airport

I passed through the Spokane International Airport recently and was greeted warmly by two of the servers here. Traveling with my family and needing a quick bite before our flight, I found myself perusing the menu to order some food ‘to-go’. The people were so kind and accommodating that I decided to eat my food…

The Original Red Onion in Pinole

New Year’s day, not much open, but this place is.  Took my kid here today for some standard American fare.  She ordered the chicken strips with fries off of the kid’s menu and I ordered a loaded baked potato.  The food was good, standard good, and the prices were fair. The service was friendly and…