I really wanted to like Vivo Kitchen in Sewickley. The interior is hip, minimalist and so is the menu. The quick presentation of a bread plate with spicy dipping sauce and cooling olive oil was the second thumbs up (after the atmosphere). But, (wo)man cannot survive on bread alone (as… Read More →
Thanks to Larrimor’s, I won a $100 gift card to treat myself to a swanky dinner at Andora in Mt. Lebanon. With all this cash to spend, I didn’t go alone. Thought I think that I could eat $100 worth of food myself, I opted not to this time around…. Read More →
The first time I went to Monterey Bay, the only thing I remembered was the view. The second time I went, my salad had a hair in it. This time, I was so displeased with my overall experience that I felt compelled to write something. I usually don’t complain about… Read More →
Sometimes all it takes is something simple to make a day better. Kiva Han Cafe in Oakland makes a great cup of coffee but it also offers delightful menu options. I stopped by one Sunday after a bike ride and wanted a snack. I went with the hummus. Served with… Read More →
I work Downtown so I love when new places pop up. The latest is GoPretzel located in the old Dozen Bakery on Liberty Avenue. I went on opening day to see what it offered. Walking into the shop was like walking into a candy-coated dream. The smell of cinnamon-sugar was… Read More →