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Restaurant Reviews by Tastemade
Hill and Vine
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States — Texas Comfort Food
Hill and Vine delivers classic Texas comfort food that exceeded expectations with standout dishes like Texas sweet cornbread, iconic onion rings, and an unforgettable croissant bread pudding. Every bite was delicious, making it a must-visit destination in Fredericksburg's wine country.
Bang Bang Noodles
Los Angeles, United States — Sichuan Chinese Street Food
Chef Robert Lee creates authentic slap noodles using traditional hand-pulling techniques he learned from street food culture. The noodles have an excellent texture with beautiful chew, and the Sichuan peppercorn dishes deliver authentic numbing sensations and complex flavors that transport you to China. This is passionate street food cooking that proves fine dining technique can be applied to accessible, emotionally resonant dishes.
Secret Pizza, All About the Cinnamon, Timmy's Pizza, Speak Cheesy
Los Angeles, USA — Pizza, Italian
Stephanie explores LA's underground pizza scene, visiting multiple secret popup restaurants and mobile kitchens. She learns pizza-making techniques, tries diverse styles from Sicilian to Chicago tavern to sourdough, and discovers innovative creations like pizza cinnamon rolls. Overall, she's impressed by the quality, creativity, and passion of these underground pizza makers.
Josephine's
Houston, United States — American Brunch
Josephine's in Houston offers exceptional brunch with standout dishes including perfectly prepared oysters, delicious biscuits topped with strawberry wine jam, and an incredible bark's peanut pie. The reviewer was thoroughly impressed with every item ordered at this brunch destination.
Carnitas El Momo
Los Angeles, United States — Mexican - Carnitas
Carnitas El Momo is a legendary 41-year-old family-run establishment specializing in authentic pork carnitas cooked in traditional copper pots. The reviewer was impressed by the tender, flavorful meat in three varieties (shoulder, belly, and skin) and the multi-generational family dedication to their craft. The experience of meeting the family and witnessing the traditional cooking process made this an unforgettable culinary visit.
Lingerette
Austin, United States — Contemporary Brunch
Lingerette is a unique laundromat-turned-brunch spot in Austin that delivers exceptional food. The Turkish egg with charred eggplant puree and salmon gravl plate were standout dishes that left a lasting impression.
Carnitas Elmo
Los Angeles, United States — Mexican
Carnitas Elmo is a legendary family-run carnitas spot in Los Angeles that has been perfecting their craft for 40 years. The reviewer was given exclusive access to the kitchen to learn the traditional cooking process and taste the exceptional pork prepared in authentic copper pots brought from Mexico. Every cut of pork, from shoulder to belly to skin, is cooked to perfection and delivers rich, delicious flavors that exemplify what pork is supposed to taste like.
Terry Black's Barbecue
Lockhart, United States — Barbecue
Terry Black's Barbecue in Lockhart delivers exceptional Texas barbecue with a standout brisket that melts in your mouth and perfectly executed sides including creamed corn, potato salad, and mac and cheese. The reviewer was thoroughly impressed with every single bite of this quintessential barbecue experience in Texas's barbecue capital.
Chifa
Los Angeles, United States — Peruvian-Chinese fusion
Chifa is a beautifully designed Peruvian-Chinese restaurant in Northeast Los Angeles run by a multi-generational family that blends their cultural heritage with modern aesthetics. The menu features authentic family recipes including standout soy sauce chicken, char siu pork with natural ingredients, and dan dan noodles that showcase the fusion of Chinese, Peruvian, and Taiwanese influences. The restaurant itself is a work of art with curated details from fashion-inspired design to designer figurines, creating a sophisticated yet welcoming atmosphere that proves Chinese food can be both delicious and sexy.
Jeff's Table
Los Angeles, United States — Deli, Sandwiches
Jeff's Table is a hidden gem deli tucked behind a liquor store in Los Angeles, run by TV writer Jeff Strauss who creates modern takes on classic sandwiches with housemade ingredients. The reviewer praised the expertly crafted pastrami with Chinese-inspired spices, the perfectly balanced Jeff Special sandwich with cheese crisp, and the warm Dirty Baby chicken melt. Each sandwich demonstrates meticulous attention to flavor balance and quality ingredients made from scratch.
La Casita Mexicana
Los Angeles, United States — Mexican
La Casita Mexicana in Los Angeles authentically showcases Mexican cuisine with dishes inspired by the chef's family recipes, particularly a remarkable 43-ingredient mole that takes a day to prepare. The restaurant impressively balances culinary excellence with stunning cultural design elements including artwork by famous Mexican painter Esau Andrade, creating an immersive experience that celebrates Mexican heritage beyond traditional tacos and burritos.
Motherwolf
Los Angeles, United States — Italian, Roman
Motherwolf is an iconic Roman restaurant in Hollywood that authentically brings the streets of Rome to Los Angeles through meticulous design and exceptional cuisine. Chef Evan Funke offers hard-to-find traditional Roman dishes like cacio e pepe and fried artichokes, executed with respect to tradition and remarkable craftsmanship. The entire experience, from the hand-painted wallpaper to the open kitchen theater, creates an immersive and luxurious dining destination.
Mishe
San Antonio, United States — Contemporary/Creative
Mishe is a creative dinner destination in San Antonio where every dish impressed with innovative flavor combinations. The reviewer particularly praised the duck dish and a standout cocktail made with upcycled ingredients like banana peels, which featured a cooji powder topping.
Awesome N Co
Brooklyn, United States — Plant-based Caribbean
A visit to Awesome N Co in Flatbush, Brooklyn, a unique plant-based restaurant, retail shop, and community space. The reviewer and friends enjoyed signature dishes like the Tivoli Taco and Crying Ryan taco, praising both the flavor and the intentional, welcoming atmosphere created by the owners who are from the neighborhood.
Chifa
San Gabriel, United States — Chinese-Peruvian Fusion
The reviewer visits Chifa, a Chinese-Peruvian fusion restaurant opened by a family with a Chinese mother and Peruvian father. The standout dish is the Siu Yeow chicken, a room temperature poached chicken with fragrant herbal soy sauce that draws customers from across San Gabriel Valley. The restaurant celebrates home cooking and family traditions, inviting guests to experience their multicultural heritage.
Gage and Tollner
Brooklyn, United States — Steakhouse, American
A visit to the legendary 140-year-old Gage and Tollner in Brooklyn reveals a masterfully restored steakhouse that honors its rich history while delivering exceptional modern cuisine. The iconic dining room features original 1891 chandeliers and hand-polished mirrors, while the menu celebrates legendary chefs like Edna Lewis with dishes such as she crab soup. Every aspect from the seafood tower to the perfectly cooked steaks demonstrates both historical reverence and culinary excellence.
The House of Sausage
Somerville, United States — German
The House of Sausage is an authentic German restaurant in Somerville built as a love letter by owner Tim Wikman, featuring seven varieties of fresh handmade sausages made daily - a specialty unique to New England. The restaurant excels in both food and atmosphere, with massive portions, expertly prepared traditional German dishes, and meticulous hand-crafted decor that transports diners to Berlin.
Tiki Chinese Restaurant in Harvard Square
Cambridge, United States — American Chinese and Tiki
A chef opened an innovative tiki bar and Chinese restaurant in Harvard Square that celebrates American Chinese cuisine and tiki culture. The standout dish is the Peking duck from the only farm in the US that raises 100% Peking breed ducks, prepared in the country's only such hanging oven. The playful, interactive dining experience combines elevated cocktails served in limited-edition hand-sculpted tiki mugs with fun, creative dishes like caricature-shaped baos and dramatic General Gao's chicken drumettes.
Madame Vo
New York, United States — Vietnamese
Madame Vo is a Vietnamese restaurant in New York's East Village that celebrates family recipes and the strength of Vietnamese women through its menu and design. The standout dishes include the most popular short rib pho with a deeply flavorful 24-hour broth, wings inspired by the owner's father, and an impressive deep-fried lobster dish. The restaurant successfully brings authentic Vietnamese cuisine to New York with a modern, design-forward approach that blends Vietnamese heritage with downtown New York aesthetics.
Dhamaka
New York, United States — Indian
Dhamaka on the Lower East Side is an unapologetic Indian restaurant serving lesser-known regional dishes that challenge conventional American Indian cuisine expectations. The reviewer was impressed by signature items like pressure cooker pulao, papri chaat, and Champaran meat, each showcasing authentic preparation methods and bold flavors. The restaurant's design, philosophy, and passionate chef commitment to serving real Indian food rather than Americanized versions make it a unique dining destination.
Casablanca
Venice, United States — Mexican Seafood
Casablanca is a legendary family-owned Mexican seafood restaurant in Venice that has perfected the art of calamari steak over 40 years. The signature dish is a whole calamari breaded and fried milanesa-style, created by the founder as an innovative alternative to shellfish-restricted dietary needs in the neighborhood. Third-generation owner Robert Lopez continues the tradition of this word-of-mouth favorite.