Tag: food
Restaurant Review: Chef Burger in Medellin (Colombia)
Here’s my quick recommendation for anyone looking to munch on a juicy, tasty burger while traveling in Medellin. Especially during long-term travels, you may find yourself wanting a quick taste of home. Chef Burger is definitely as a good a place as any that I’ve been to in Colombia to sate that specific craving. Though ...
My Favorite Healthy Dining Option in Medellin (Colombia)
In Medellin, it can be a bit difficult to find healthier dining alternatives as you’re generally surrounded by arepas, empanadas, and other deep-fried goodies. So it came as a refreshing surprise when the roommates and I found our way to Naturalia Cafe/Restaurant. Located in the heart of Laureles, a few steps from Calle 70 (Circular ...
Fit by Forty: 2 Simple Things I Changed in My Diet That Helped Me Lose 8 Lbs in 2 wks
Plateau… ughhh, such an ugly word. Unfortunately it’s a word that I must occasionally use with my patients at the hospital when they stop making gains, and it’s definitely how I’d describe my weight loss up until about 2 weeks ago. Though I live a pretty active lifestyle with 3-4 days per week in the ...
Fit by Forty
There are two things about me that you should know. #1: I love to eat. #2: I loooooooooove to eat. Now I’m sure this is not much of a surprise as most of America seems to share in the same foodie love-fest (just look at the countless blogs and YouTube channels that are dedicated to ...
Restaurant Review: Guantanamera Restaurant (Hell’s Kitchen, NYC)
While on vacation, I will often look for experiences that help me understand and define the character of the city that I’m visiting. After living in New York for over 10 yrs, I realize that I definitely take the City for granted and have not delved into finding its heartbeat as much as I would ...
Restaurant Review: MamaSushi (Inwood, NYC)
Like many of the other restaurants in the area, MamaSushi is located in a relatively small, but cozy venue, alongside a row of hole-in-the wall bars on Dyckman Ave, one block north of the A train. With names like the Campesino, the Chimi and Las Terrenas, you quickly realize that the rolls you’re choosing from aren’t going ...
Restaurant Review: Nai Tapas Bar (LES, NYC)
Just another one of those inconspicuous Manhattan restaurants, whose storefront doesn’t do justice to the experience that is awaiting inside. A few weeks ago, a group of friends had agreed to meet for a birthday celebration at Nai Tapas Bar, located on the Lower East Side. For larger groups, Nai provides a delicious fixed menu for $40 per person, that ...
Restaurant Review: Havana Cafe (Bronx, NY)
I don’t often venture out into the Bronx just for a meal, but the one exception I will always make is for the mouth-watering Lechoncito ($17 at time of review) at the Havana Cafe. Easily one of the top 5 meals I’ve had the opportunity to experience while living in NY, the bone-in roast pork ...
Restaurant Review: Las Tinajas (Panama City)
For anyone that’s been to Hawaii, the overall experience at Las Tinajas is much like a luau (delicious food+folkloric dances), but Panamanian style! As I was traveling solo, the hostess decided that I would get the ‘special seat’ for the night. I was pleasantly surprised to find that my table was right off the side of stage, which gave me ...
Restaurant Review: La Sandwicherie (Miami)
It was my first time in Miami and based upon a friend’s recommendation, a few buddies and I ended up checking out La Sandwicherie. This turned out to definitely be the best decision of the trip! I decided to go with the Prosciutto and Fresh Mozzarella, and it ended up being absolutely to die for! Just look at the pic…a ...
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