Eats

CITIES: LOS ANGELES EATS, UPDATED

January 18, 2020

Image from Joan’s on Third, Beverly Grove Published: February 8, 2015. Updated: January 18, 2020 by Editor | Mademoiselle Meme When I lived in Westwood, Los Angeles, I indulged myself in the foodie scene and tried to eat my way from West to Downtown LA. For every city I travelled to or lived in, I’ve created an “EATS” list of those places that beg to be …

CITIES: ORANGE COUNTY EATS, UPDATED

January 7, 2020

Published: July 27, 2015. Updated: January 7, 2020 In recent years, Orange County has been reviving its food scene with many new restaurants including famous L.A. imports. Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Tustin and Santa Ana have been leading this trend with newly budding foodie spots that draw inspiration from popular urban scenes. This certainly holds promise for a much-needed revamp of Orange County eats. Here are …

CITIES: NEW YORK EATS, UPDATED

October 31, 2019

Image taken and owned by Mademoiselle Meme at ABCV. Originally published: July 18, 2017. Updated: October 31, 2019 Our recent relocation to New York has lended us the opportunity to dive into the restaurant scene of one of the greatest foodie cities in the world. Home to the 2017 World’s Best Restaurant, Eleven Madison Park, and many other iconic food institutions, there is no shortage …

TRAVEL: BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA

October 30, 2019

Images taken and owned by Mademoiselle Meme. by Editor | Mademoiselle Meme Back in August, I planned a trip to South America for the first time. There were two places I wanted to see: Buenos Aires, Argentina and Iguaçu Falls, the largest waterfall in the world. In this two-part travel series, I will dive into all you should know, see, and eat when visiting each destination. …

CITIES: ISTANBUL EATS

July 15, 2019

Image taken and owned by Mademoiselle Meme at Arada cafe by Editor | Mademoiselle Meme Fresh off our 30 day trip through Istanbul, I’ve compiled a list of the best places to eat in the city. Istanbul’s food scene is decadent, with unique dishes I have not seen in the West nor the Middle East. The city encompasses the perfect fusion of East meets West, Asia …

EATS: GLUTEN-FREE FRIENDLY BAKERIES IN NYC

March 5, 2019

by Editor | Mademoiselle Meme Going gluten-free is never something that crossed my mind. And until recently, I never gave it a second thought. It was only when I was invited over to a friend’s home last month and was picking up dessert that I remembered the hosts both had gluten sensitivities. This resulted in endless Google searches as to what someone with gluten sensitivities could …

FOODIE FINDS: AFFOGATO BAR, SF

June 4, 2018

During our two years in San Francisco, we did a crawl through the coffee scene and narrowed down our favorite spots to caffeinate at, including Sightglass Coffee. You may be familiar with this hipster, wifi-free coffee shop, nestled in Mission District. But what most people don’t know: it also contains the only affogato bar in San Francisco. Affogato Bar, from the owners of Sightglass Coffee, is …

CITIES: SAN FRANCISCO EATS, UPDATED

May 17, 2018

Image taken and owned by Mademoiselle Meme. Originally Published: June 16, 2017. Updated: May 17, 2018. With just under nine months of living in Northern California, we have accumulated a list of our favorite places to eat in the Bay Area region, like San Francisco. The Bay Area, with some of the richest soil in the nation, offers superior culinary experiences as a result of …

CITIES: PALO ALTO EATS, UPDATED

March 22, 2018

Originally published February 22, 2017. Updated March 22, 2018. Palo Alto is a relatively small city in the tech-crazed Silicon Valley. It is home to Stanford University and as a result, you can find student-friendly-and-trusted cheap eats alongside the outrageously expensive food establishments loved by Silicon Valley’s wealthy. Of all the cities of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto is the scene, not just because its immaculately kept …

MAISON: FROMAGE À TROIS

December 15, 2017

Originally published March 10, 2015. Image taken and owned by Mademoiselle Meme. Introducing the savory version of the multi-level cake centerpiece for entertaining. This three tiered tower is the cheese connoisseurs idea of an entertaining essential. Glamorously hosting events à la maison is an art form, and as in all art, innovations are to be desired. Cake tiers as of late have been excessive, but this fromage tower as …