As we wrap up 2023, I’m reminded of my nice eating experiences I had all year long. Lots of them proper right here in Houston the place I dwell, whereas others occurred throughout my travels. Some eating places supplied glorious delicacies or distinctive dishes, whereas others supplied enjoyable ambiance. Here’s a recap of my Fave Eating Experiences of 2023.
Vine – Accra,Ghana
Final 12 months, I celebrated the New 12 months in Accra, Ghana setting the tone for an important 12 months to come back! We began out the 12 months with brunch at Vine. The patio type restaurant had an important enjoyable ambiance and scrumptious meals too. What stands out for me once I suppose again, are the entire several types of delicacies represented there.
Latha Restaurant – Phoenix, AZ
I attempt to go to a Black owned restaurant every time I journey, so once I visited Phoenix for work this 12 months, I made some extent to cease by Latha Restaurant. Every time it confirmed up on my timeline, they had been serving up lovely drinks and nice entrees. My expertise was simply that. It’s a phenomenal restaurant with a number of outside seating as properly. In case you make it to Phoenix, you should definitely swing by!
Marked Restaurant -Toronto, Canada
2023 was the 12 months of Renaissance for thus many Beyonce followers like myself! I traveled to Toronto with a bunch of associates and we had THE finest time. There have been many nice eating experiences in Toronto, however the one which stands out to me was the brunch at Marked Restaurant. Bottomless mimosas, limitless plates and an important DJ made for a wonderful eating expertise.
Siam Tea Room Marriott Marquis – Bangkok,Thailand
I traveled to Thailand for a piece convention earlier this 12 months. I spent most of my time in our lodge because of the schedule. Usually, that may be a fail by way of eating, however this lodge had wonderful meals. My favourite, the Thai meals served throughout off hours on the Siam Workforce Room. I ordered the entire issues together with a mushy shell crab with ramen. SO GOOD.
Ledger Restaurant & Bar – Salem, MA
I’m nonetheless engaged on my recap of my fall foliage journey to the northeast, however here’s a sneak peek. After touring the entire historic websites in Salem,MA the weekend earlier than Halloween, we ate dinner on the Ledger Restaurant & Bar. Situated in a financial institution from the 1800s, the area was lovely. What stood out to me? The refined methods they performed up the Halloween themes with out being corny. For instance, our cocktails got here out with vampire tooth and syringes crammed with crimson syrup made to appear like blood. It was artistic whereas additionally good!
Sepia – Chicago, IL
This summer season, I headed to Chicago for a marriage and introduced alongside two associates who had by no means been. We had a good time! Chicago is included within the Michelin information so we sought out Michelin rated eating places together with Sepia. Their menu is seasonal and modifications fairly steadily, however it’s really an expertise. It was a set menu with tons of nice dishes like the meat tartare.
Brunch at Warwick – Houston, TX
Warwick has been round for someday, however two brunches I had there this 12 months actually stand out for me! First, Warwick invited me out for brunch to strive their speciality cocktails for the Beyonce live performance. Whereas there, my associates and I attempted the brunch board. It was SO good. I got here again a number of weeks later with a bigger group of my IG subscribers. Additionally they cherished the expertise and the brunch board received excessive marks.
Mystic Pizza – Mystic, CT
In case you’ve ever seen Mystic Pizza starring Julia Roberts, in fact you’d wish to go to Mystic, CT should you had been close by. We needed to make a detour throughout my Northeast journey, and ended up in Mystic. It was what I count on of each small city on this a part of the nation. Our first cease was to Mystic Pizza within the coronary heart of town. The workers actually performed up the connection to the movie which I appreciated. Now, we had been going to order the pizza regardless of the way it regarded, however seems it was an distinctive pizza.
Southern Smoke – Houston, TX
For essentially the most half, the locations on this record are eating places as a result of an important eating expertise normally entails some enjoyable, being seated and nice service. Nevertheless, the Southern Smoke meals competition is worthy of this record even when I needed to stroll round balancing plates and drinks. Created by famed chef Chris Shepherd, Southern Smoke highlights prime cooks from across the nation whereas additionally supporting the Southern Smoke basis. The place else can Aaron Franklin slice and serve you brisket, you seize a Trill Burger, and oysters grilled in entrance of you. Plus spotlight Black cooks/eating places like Chef Michelle Wallace, Chop ‘n Block, Gatlins and Lucille’s.
Hidden Omakase – Houston, TX
For somebody who isn’t even a lot of a sushi fan, I gotta say I LOVED Hidden Omakase. As with most of the objects on this record, the expertise is prime tier. A small intimate eating area with 90s hip hop and prime quality fish ready in entrance of you is mostly a win.
Grace by Nia Boston, MA
Every time I hear Black foodies describe the kind of Black owned spot they wish to see of their metropolis, it’s actually Grace by Nia. Good fascinating location, lovely area, high quality meals & drinks, plus dwell music. Grace by Nia was all of these items!
CoCody – Houston, TX
It simply opened the primary week of December, and I knew I’d have to cease by earlier than the 12 months ended! CoCody is a brand new luxe idea within the River Oaks Buying Middle. The menu, location and vibe caught my consideration, the Black house owners/traders ensured I used to be visiting! Whereas they appear to shrink back from calling it this, it’s really French delicacies. The menu, drinks, ambiance are distinctive to Houston which makes it stand out for me this 12 months.
What had been a few of your favourite eating experiences from this 12 months?
