Hey Matcha Cafe Maiko, Make Mango Sticky Rice Forever
Mango sticky rice with ice cream was not something I was used to but now it’s my new normal. And it’s all thanks to Matcha Cafe Maiko. It was the… Continue Reading
Browsing Tag: cafe hopping
Don’t Show Up Thirsty to the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is bringing treats and merch to Sanrio fans in cities across the U.S. Including desserts such as cookies, t-shirts, keychains and other memorabilia. But not… Continue Reading
GalaxyCon Raleigh First Look: What to Eat & Drink with Prices
Only two more days left of GalaxyCon 2026 in Raleigh, NC! I wrote this quick guide for people attending this weekend who are looking for themed food and drinks inside… Continue Reading
Does Artly Coffee’s Barista Robot Make Better Drinks than a Human?
Can the AI-powered robot barista at Artly Coffee, developed by former Amazon employees and trained by a latte art champion, change my mind about the (unlikely) possibility of robots taking… Continue Reading
You Want the Nana’s Green Tea Parfait. Skip the Food
Planning a trip to Seattle? Put Nana’s Green Tea on your cafe hopping list, but for the matcha ice cream parfaits, not the food. Here’s what to get (and what… Continue Reading
Where is the Anime-Themed Food at Animazement?
Animazement 2026 was my first anime convention. I had such a good time and will attend in the future, but something was missing: anime-themed food. This is a recap of… Continue Reading
Raleigh Matcha Lattes Actually Worth Your Money & Time
Where’s the best place to get a matcha latte in Raleigh, NC? For many, their introduction to matcha was through Starbucks. But I recommend skipping them in favor of locally… Continue Reading
The Perfect NYC Weekend Getaway for Food Industry Folks
This is a recap of my trip to New York City for CoffeeFest NYC and the New York Restaurant Show. Along the way, I finally learned how to play dominoes… Continue Reading
2025 Top Eats from Black Owned Restaurants Around the World
The plan is always to publish my top eats before the year is over. We’re well into February now, but it’s never too late, at least in my mind, to… Continue Reading
Looking for a $10 Matcha Latte? Come to MUJI Market
Chelsea Market in New York City is home to the first and only MUJI Market in the U.S. MUJI is a Japanese lifestyle brand that has low cost, simple but… Continue Reading