Keith Lee—one of the most prominent food review influencers on TikTok—has officially touched down in San Francisco to kick off his 2024 food tour, delivering his first review in the City by the Bay. Lee, a former professional mixed martial arts fighter turned restaurant critic, announced to his 15.6 million followers that he was going…

While taking a holiday break from reviewing restaurants — but certainly not dining out — critic Jon Cheng put down his fork for a moment to respond to a few of the dozens of reader questions received after a recent social media callout. Questions ranged from his methodology and favorite foods to solo dining and…

Achar, a jewellery tray of crunchy, pickled vegetables and shattered peanut, set us off. Necessary too, given the 50-minute wait for starters (this 50-minute thing happened at Jamie Oliver, too. I can’t be any clearer: Oliver is not the gold standard). But forgiveness was swift once kam heong mussels came, the shells proffering upwards like…

Name: Java Island Kitchen Address: 2501 Wabash Ave. (White Oaks Mall second-level food court) Phone: (217) 572-1213 and (404) 519-0419 Website: www.javaislandkitchen.com Credit/debit cards accepted: Yes Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday Entrée price range: $7-$19.99 Children’s menu: No My order: I had the shrimp ramen bowl…

Alex Springer When I really started to get into the alt-rock bands of my time, I inevitably took to the internet to learn everything I could about the bands who influenced my favorites. The conclusion of these rabbit-hole dives always led me to the 1970s garage rock pioneers known as Television. So, dutiful rock and…

It’s the perfect time of year for grabbing a bowl of comfort food and snuggling up on the sofa. For many people, that comfort food means soup. If you just don’t have the time for making a hot bowl of it yourself, though, you can get great soup from many area restaurants. According to Yelp…

“Welcome to Lola’s. She’s a vibe,” reads the homepage of Madison’s hottest restaurant and cocktail lounge. They call it a vibe. It’s also a phenomenon. Anyone who’s been on social media since Lola’s Dining Room and Hi/Lo Cocktail Lounge opened Nov. 7 on Madison’s North Side knows it’s almost impossible for anyone to visit without…

About a year ago, a colleague messaged me asking for a restaurant recommendation. It had to be sushi, which couldn’t be easier. In Manhattan: ibid. And somewhere fun would be preferred. Oh no.  Just as most places can feel romantic under the right circumstances, almost anywhere can end up fun when the stars align. But…

Mali Munroe calls herself an unabashedly enthusiastic foodie. Munroe, a therapist who works in Duncan and lives in Nanaimo, has been visiting restaurants in southern Vancouver Island and featuring them on her YouTube food vlog, called Famished Foodie, since last summer. She has visited approximately 20 eateries so far, including the Cowichan Valley’s Kahuna Burger,…

Tucked away in Engomi, one of Nicosia’s most residential areas and amidst a burgeoning enclave of eateries, Tode Ti – a modest yet inviting haven boasting the culinary treasures of Greek Macedonian cuisine – is one of the capital’s best kept secrets. I admit, the discovery wasn’t mine alone. I was accompanied by my trusted…