Intro
I spent most of my 2017 in restaurants; whether discovering hidden gems, delving into all-time favorites, or trying out the dominant newcomers in the food scene and I wouldn’t have chosen to spend it in any other way. However, some restaurants proved they were worth the time, money, and calories, while others were a total disappointment.
As we’re still at the beginning of 2018, let’s appreciate the restaurants that totally perfected their cuisine last year. This piece should serve as your ultimate guide for restaurants to use as a reference in your 2018.
Oriental
Egyptian Mom Food: Sobhy Kaber
Egyptian Street Food: Desoky and Soda
Egyptian Breakfast: Zooba
Egyptian BBQ: Andrea
Lebanese: Caracas
Syrian: Syrian Street Vendors
Manaqeesh: Tamara
Koshary: Koshary El Tahrir
Fish Dinner: Samakmak
Shawerma: Abou Heidar
Asian
Korean: Hana BBQ
Thai Dine-in: Birdcage
Thai Take-out: Sabai Sabai
Chinese: Joy Luck
Japanese Sushi: Asia Bar
Japanese Teppanyaki: Shogun Japanese Restaurant
Japanese Ramen: Makino Japanese Restaurant
Filipino: Pinoy
Indian: Raoucha and Kandahar
South American
Peruvian: Tabla Luna
Burrito: Gringos
Nachos: Lucille’s
Brazillian: Casa De Carne
South American Fusion: Mezcal
Italian
Pasta: Tavolino
Pizza: Andiamo
Risotto and Paninis: Il Mulino
American Goodness
Burgers: Shock’s Burgers
MacNCheese: Frank and Co.
Steak: JW Marriott’s Steakhouse
Fried Chicken: Eato’s
Foodie’s Paradise
Wings: The Tap Bar and Grill
Swiss: Fondue and Raclette, and Swiss Cottage
South African: Zulu
Greek: Seecoz
Salads: Casper and Gambini’s
Brunch: Ovio
Breakfast: Ralph German Bakery
Bakery: Ble Dore French Bakery
Frozen Food: Gourmet Egypt
Healthy Go-To: Be Good To You
Satisfying Sweet Tooth
Cookies and Brownies: Four Fat Ladies
Gelato: Stavolta
Cake Pops and Macaroons: The Batter Half
Pies: Tortina
Sable: California Kitchen
Cakes: Dukes
Konafa: Koueider
