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1. Cheesetique
Oh this place is just heaven. No really, if heaven smelled like stuff rotting in a cave and made you unbearable full just by looking, this would be it, and I would love every bit of it.
There is just SO much to choose from! The bleu section (my…More »
2. Doughnut Plant
New York, NY 10002
(212) 505-3700
Categories:
Donuts,
Coffee & Tea,
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Lower East Side
Put succinctly, these are the best "creative" donuts I've ever had. The only other competition that really comes to mind is VooDoo Doughnut in Portland (http://www.yelp.com/bi...), and they are so far behind in second place for me it's hardly worth…More »
3. Soma Chocolatemaker
Toronto, ON M5A 3C4
Canada
(416) 815-7662
Category:
Chocolatiers and Shops
Neighbourhoods: Distillery District, West Don Lands
It's been almost 4 years since I was here, so why am I just now writing this review? Because I still think about the chocolate from SoMA on a somewhat weekly basis. This is not so much a chocolate shop as it is a chocolate experience, providing a…More »
4. A La Folie Café
These aren't just the best crepes in Miami, that's a no brainer, they also happen to be the best crepes I've ever had, and were accompanied by incredibly friendly service in one of the cutest atmospheres for a restaurant / café that I can recall.…More »
5. Brickley's Ice Cream & Cakes
This is the most perfect ice cream, texturally, that I have ever eaten. The creaminess is very close to custard, without being so thick as to taste like butter. I was so worried I wouldn't make it here on time, after the miserable waitstaff at Spain…More »
6. UYE: Cupcake Crawl DC-NoVA
Massive thanks to Julie H for the planning, and Alicia G for helping with the organization, of one of the most well thought out UYE's in Yelp history! It went off without a hitch and I think everyone had a wonderful time mingling, sharing and getting…More »
7. Voodoo Doughnut
Portland, OR 97204
(503) 241-4704
It seems like just about every city has one iconic place that garners all the reviews and entices all the out of towners to visit. Quite often these places are cliché, and the locals love to hate on them because they become too popular, and it's…More »
8. 49th Parallel Coffee
Vancouver, BC V6K 1N6
Canada
(604) 420-4901
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
This is my favorite coffee shop, anywhere. Granted, my experience with them is limited essentially to this year, as I just recently became a convert, but in that time I've definitely been in my fair share of some of the best around. After missing my…More »
9. Nielsen's Frozen Custard
Gotta get that.
Gotta get that.
Gotta get that yum, yum, wow.
Gotta get that yum, yum, wow.
This shit is drivin me crazy.
It's from the best cows!
It was so cool and nice,
After Rose Kabob's hot jasmine rice.
If you wanna beat that heat,
Ain't nothin better…More »
10. Neuhaus Chocolatier
Neuhaus is easily my favorite single-brand chocolatier shop in the DC area (Vosges in Chicago takes the overall single-brand crown for me: http://www.yelp.com/bi...). There are quite a few other fantastic chocolate shops in DC like Biagio (…More »
11. Good Mong Kok Bakery
Our first taste of life in San Francisco came via a quick stop at a little bakery in Chinatown. It was obvious from looking at the outside of this place that it would be good, as the line was nothing but Chinese and it was well out the door still at…More »
12. Yogurt Pump
I'm not too crazy about the whole frozen yogurt trend, since I've been eating the stuff for 15-20 years at TCBY, long before it suddenly became the cool food to eat. Perhaps that's why I like Yogurt Pump so much. It doesn't try to fit into the mold…More »
13. Wine Vault
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 548-9463
Categories:
Beer, Wine & Spirits,
Music Venues
Neighbourhood: University City
It's really a shame people in Charlotte don't use Yelp very much yet, because this place definitely deserves its props as the best wine bar / shop in the area. No matter what you're interested in, if you want to have a drink the guys and girls here…More »
14. City Beer Store
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 503-1033
Categories:
Beer, Wine & Spirits,
Wine Bars
Neighbourhood: SOMA
It's a good thing for me I don't live close to this place, because I would start saving my food money and spending it here. This place rocks, and it was obvious the regulars here were surprised to see our group pop in for a few beers, but they were…More »
15. Pepe
I would like to make one statement very clear from the beginning of this review: This is unequivocally the best food that I have ever had from a food truck in DC. If you've ever read through my list here (http://www.yelp.com/li...), then you can see…More »
16. Norm's Beer and Wine
This is my mecca, my haven, my place of sanctuary, for all that is good in the world of beer. It's a very unassuming, unpretentious place to meet your worldly desires through the realm of libations, and once you come once you will always want to…More »
17. Sweetbites Mobile
I had been following Sandra's Twitter feed (I never use the site for updates, but unfortunately it's one of the only ways to find out where my favorite mobile foods are going to be) for quite a while, contemplating when I would make the effort to…More »
18. Eastern Market
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-5253
Category:
Farmers Market
Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill/Southeast
How can you not love Eastern Market? I'm pretty sure it is the consensus favorite of all the local farmers markets, and there's a damn good reason why. It has everything!
Produce? Check.
Herbs? Check.
Food carts? Check.
Clothes? Check.
Jewelry? Check.
…More »
19. Stumptown Coffee Roasters
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 232-8889
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Southeast Portland, Belmont, Sunnyside
Prior to my visit to the Northwest I had always written coffee off as something that I just didn't like, and thusly never really tried anywhere I went. I've probably turned down more free coffee than most people drink, because I always expected to…More »
20. Scoops 2 U
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 536-3131
Categories:
Caterers,
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
A perfect example of seizing an opportunity in the market and timing it just right, Scoops2U has hit DC in the swell of Summer, when a nice bit of cooling ice cream is already at the forefront of everyone's mind. The premise behind this truck is…More »
21. Harris Teeter
I'm already a huge fan of Harris Teeter as most anyone who's ever talked to me for more than 10 minutes likely knows, so a 5 star for them isn't exactly hard to attain, but believe me this one definitely deserves it more than any HT I've ever been…More »
22. H Mart
The H-Mart is truly an experience. The first time I went was actually to the Wheaton location, but we were in and out for some Aloe soda and Spicy Ramyun Bowls so I didn't have much time to look around. For some reason the Falls Church location…More »
23. Erick's Cheese & Wine Shop
Banner Elk, NC 28604
(828) 898-9424
Categories:
Cheese Shops,
Beer, Wine & Spirits
This little shop on the side of a curvy road up in the mountains is one of the real hidden gems of Western North Carolina. They are easily the best cheese shop I have seen (not including shops that make their own), and they get a fresh supply in…More »
24. Tea Chai Te
Portland, OR 97210
(503) 228-0900
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Alphabet District, Northwest
Try as I might, along with several repeated attempts by my wife (who is half-Korean), I have just never been able to join the bubble tea bandwagon. She loves the stuff, so I typically only drink whatever she gets, and I can typically somewhat…More »
25. James Hook & Co Lobsters
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 423-5501
Category:
Seafood
Neighbourhoods: Waterfront, South Boston
Apparently the original James Hook & Co was a rather large, impressive building that burned down a few years ago leaving the stench of shellfish behind for months after. My co-workers and I almost missed its replacement, a tiny little trailer (…More »
26. Panther Coffee
I was sworn to secrecy about the events that transpired here by the two lovely Latin baristas behind the counter...but I don't live in Miami, so I have no fear of them hunting me down, and even if I did I can't say I would be totally opposed to that.…More »
27. Rudy's Donut House
**** 4.5 stars ****
I am going to caveat this review by stating that I haven't actually been to Rudy's but I tasted them within the same day they were baked thanks to their loyal customer and good friend of mine, Suzy D, flying them back with her on…More »
28. Eamonn's: A Dublin Chipper
The best fish and chips in DC deserve a nod
And a fried candy bar selection quite broad
Don't bother going up to PX
If you want the food version of sex
Let Marie Rose get all over your cod
29. La Sandwicherie
This little shop tucked into an alley can easily make a case as the best sandwiches in all of Miami Beach, and for me personally one of the best sandwiches I had all year, anywhere. It's a rare occasion when I wake up with a hangover and actually…More »
30. Total Wine & More
***** 4.5 stars *****
When I used to sell wine I hated this place, now that I'm a consumer I am so thankful that it exists. "Big Box" is rarely a good thing, except when it also equals big selection, which Total Wine has in abundance.
The wine…More »
31. Splendora's Gelato Cafe
**** 4.5 stars ****
We came into Splendora on a Sunday, when very few other shops on Main St were open, and it was sweltering outside, made even worse by the heavy humidity. Being in desperate need for a bottle of water for a variety of reasons…More »
32. Dickey's Frozen Custard
There is no doubt in my mind that Dickey's has the best frozen -custard- I have tasted in DC. So why only 4 stars? Well, consider 2 stars per flavor if you like, because there are only 2 available here. The selection of toppings is also rather…More »
33. The Dairy Godmother
The good godmother definitely lives up to her reputation as one of the finest frozen treat dispensers in the DC area. There is so much more I want to try here than my already full stomach could possibly handle by the time we made it here after…More »
34. Dangerously Delicious Truck
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 398-7437
Categories:
Desserts,
Food Stands
Neighbourhood: H Street Corridor/Atlas District/Near Northeast
Instead of wasting time complaining about the food trucks which are slowly taking over DC's lunch scene, the proprietors of Dangerously Delicious Pies have decided to join their ranks and leave the comfort and stability of their H Street abode. Don't…More »
35. Mr. Yogato
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 629-3531
Category:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhood: Dupont Circle
Consider this a low 4, only because I do think the place is better than average.
The best feature of Mr. Yogato is actually the cool board on the wall with rules and flavors that change daily. This gives the place a nice "home-grown" feel to it that…More »
36. Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 234-2449
Categories:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt,
Chocolatiers and Shops
Neighbourhood: Gaslamp
The last time I traveled to San Diego I wisely decided to come to this place for some after-dinner / pre-bar bliss, and it delivered on every level. Sometimes I feel weird eating at places like this, because when people generally offer me their…More »
37. Peabody's Wine & Beer Merchants
The guys here are very knowledgeable and the wine + beer selection is one of if not the best in this area. If you're coming up to the mountains for any extended period of time you should come by Peabody's for some libations.
Just a note, a lot of…More »
38. Sticky Fingers Sweets & Eats
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 299-9700
Categories:
Bakeries,
Vegan,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Columbia Heights
These were some of the best cupcakes I have ever had. That's not saying a whole lot, as I typically think the whole idea is really a bit silly, and I honestly couldn't remember the last time I had eaten a cupcake before buying these back in June.…More »
39. The Happy Tart
More often than not, when I hear words like vegetarian, or gluten-free, on a menu or restaurant description I automatically cringe with the recollection of bad dishes prior. Happy Tart does a great job of breaking out of these bland impressionistic…More »
40. Stella's PopKern
This is another addition to the relatively small niche of snack food trucks. It seems most everyone is going for some type of sandwich done differently, but it's nice to see someone be bold enough to put a truck out there serving simple portions of…More »
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Recently updated lists from Justin C.
Oh No They Didn't! (52)Avoid these places if you like any of the following things: your health, your safety, your money, your friends. You are very likely to lose any or all of the above by visiting them. These are the worst of the bad places I've been to, and you do not want to be on this list if you're a business (and somehow still IN business). |
InspirAsian (49)The continent of Asia provides us with a myriad of wonders from architecture to cuisine and everything in between. There are plenty of lists out there targeted to specific countries and their specialties, be it Thai peppers, Japanese noodles, or Chinese dim sum. I decided to make this list to share my favorite places that have ties to any part of the region, because sometimes we just want a little culture in our life, and aren't sure what we want but we know we want something new. |
I Need A Drink! (89)These places are focused in some way on the one thing we can almost all agree on, alcohol! Whether it be wine, beer or spirits that get you going, somewhere on this list is bound to have what you're looking for. |
Crafty Cocktails (48)When I stray away from my love of craft beer it's more often than not because the cocktail list is so appealing I just can't resist. I really appreciate bars that come up with their own unique mixes, and here are some of my favorites. |
Fancy Pants (52)Get dressed up before coming here, as these are the "nicest" places you can dine or go out (with no consideration given in this list to the actual food and/or drinks). If you're not looking spiffy here you might get some stares... |
More Than Just A Spud (45)I'm Irish, through and through. Some may think it's a stereotype that we love our potatoes, and they're right, but that doesn't mean it's not true. We put them in, on, and with almost everything we eat, and we love every bite. Somehow though, some people have found ways to screw up this most basic of vegetables, so I created this list to glorify those who truly pay homage to the lifeblood of my homeland. [Note: This list is more than just fries, although it is heavily favored in that that direction, but also includes places that do homemade chips, or homefries, as well as just great all-around potato dishes. It's also attempted to be somewhat ranked, with my favorites at the top.] |
Tapas Teasers or Palate Pleasers? (9)Is it a great way to share plates, or just an inevitable money-sink that leaves you hungry after? The small plate phenomenon is catching on quickly as kitchens realize they can make major bank by giving you little portions, but some places excel where others falter. |
No Walls Needed (66)Like the idea or not, mobile food is becoming more popular every month in major cities across our country. The lower cost of doing business, partly from no rental costs and typically self-employed labor, gives us quite often some very unique food ideas at relatively cheap costs compared to your standard restaurant. If you're going to venture out there and have something different, I suggest trying some of these places in your quest for ultimate food bliss. |
Seattle Standouts (9)From sun up to sun down I was pleased with so many aspects of the month I spent in Seattle. It was easily the freshest fish I had ever experienced, and the creative genes are flowing rampantly in the blood of its chefs. You can see all the high resolution photos of the trip here: http://www.flickr.com/... |
Simply The Best (72)My favorite places to have a very memorable meal. If there were ever any occasion that required dining on the best food possible, I would gladly have it at one of these restaurants. These restaurants do something special to set them apart from just my favorite places to eat, they provide you with a unique atmosphere or cuisine that is above and beyond just good food. |
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Yelping SinceAugust 2007
Things I Love Find Me InWorking by the White House or drinking somewhere in Logan / Dupont / U St
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