We had the opportunity to chat with Ziyad Harmez, owner of Manousheh: a Lebanese flatbread shop in New York City. After moving to the United States for undergraduate and graduate school, Ziyad found himself craving his favorite Lebanese comfort food – piping hot bread fresh from the oven, topped with olive oil and zaatar. After […]
Anything New York Can Do, Chicago Does Deeper: Deep Dish Roundup
Chicago is a city that doesn’t do anything halfway. They don’t just have winter, they have Polar Vortex. The river doesn’t just get dyed green for St Patrick’s Day, it’s neon green. They don’t just lose at baseball, they lose for 108 years. So, it makes sense that when it comes to the iconic food […]
Thinking Out of the Box: Pizza Marketing Tips from the Pros
Whether you own a pizza shop or just frequently visit one nearby, marketing plays a huge role in whether or not that restaurant is successful. Not only is marketing important for bringing in new customers and highlighting special promotions, it also plays a vital role in keeping those customers coming back for more. To really […]
Less-Guilty Comfort Food for the Holidays
The holiday season is upon us! As we head towards 2019 and into colder weather (yes, anything below 70 degrees in Los Angeles is cold), the comfort food that we love so much becomes easier to indulge in. While there is nothing wrong with enjoying one or six slices of pie, it’s helpful to know […]
How to Get Your Name on the Menu at Two Boots
You have your favorite cafe or deli or restaurant. It’s where everyone knows your name and everyone knows your order. They know that you like your bacon crispy. They know that you like pesto instead of mayo. They know that you like extra tomato and no onion. After a while, you begin to think: ‘Hey, […]
The 7 Best Politically Themed Restaurants in D.C.
It’s a tiny district with a big impact. In D.C., there’s no such thing as a casual bystander to politics when American history is built into your daily landscape. In a place where your local news is often your national news, the Washingtonian sense of pride (or smarty-pants humor) can be found in the profusion […]
The 7 Best Takeout Spots for Lunch in Downtown L.A.
Downtown L.A. has gone through a major revival in recent years. Home to both the iconic Walt Disney Music Hall and the Staples Center, this bustling city center has more to offer than ever before—and that includes great places to eat. Whether you are downtown for a quick visit or are a West Coast Wall […]
The 10 Best Takeout Spots for Dinner in Santa Monica
Santa Monica is home to the iconic Pier, famous Third Street Promenade and some of the best restaurants in Los Angeles. It is also the perfect place for picnics in the Palisades Park or Santa Monica State Beach. Go outside with some takeout, enjoy the coastal breeze, late sunsets, and starry nights. Here are the […]
The 10 Best Takeout Spots for Lunch in Santa Monica
Santa Monica is home to the famous Third Street Promenade, iconic Santa Monica Pier and some of the best restaurants in Los Angeles. The pace may run a little slow in L.A’s city by the sea, but when lunch is only an hour and you’re in a rush, quick takeout may be your only option. […]
The Best Takeout to Bring to Dodger Stadium
Los Angeles might be a big, sprawling city but when baseball season comes around each April, it’s a Dodger town. While some Angelenos may not consider themselves huge baseball fans, everyone has a lot of love for the Dodgers. Whether you’re itching to get out to the field to watch Clayton Kershaw’s fastball or Yasiel […]