Most Eaten
Kogi BBQ — 76x
What can I say? Kogi BBQ was an important part of my weekly routine that got me through the pandemic. And of course, I've loved it so much I named my dog after it. Kogi BBQ continues to be a highlight of my week that officially kicks off my weekend every Friday night.
And it always helps that the Kogi Verde Truck crew gives me VIP treatment, lol.
I wasn't even trying this year but I ended up having eating Kogi BBQ a record 76 times!
Best Dessert
Gelato @ Venchi
My all-time favorite dessert from Italy has been expanding! I was ecstatic to find multiple locations in London while I was there. They opened a few locations in NYC and they will be opening their first location in California in the coming year.
Best Sandwich
Philly Cheesesteak @ Delassandro’s (Philadelphia)
The flavor and tenderness of the meat. The perfectly melted cheese. The warm spongey bread roll. Every single local I talked to recommended Delassandro's and it was 100% worth the hype.
Most Eaten Burger
Fatburger
This year I kept craving a different flavor than my usual In-N-Out, so I started going back to one of my previous favorite burgers at Fatburger. I just love how they put relish in their burgers to give a little hit of sweetness in every bite.
Best Breakfast
Full English @ E. Pellicci (London)
Here in America, when we have a hearty breakfast, it always consists of a ton of sugar and carbs in the form of pancakes/flapjacks. But in the UK, a hearty breakfast is about several
Best Budget Meal
Hot Dog & Pizza @ Costco
In a time when fast food prices keep skyrocketing to upwards of $13-$18 per meal, Costco has been a god send and held steady with their prices. I stop by
Honorable Mention: Small Pepperoni Deep Dish Lunch Combo with a drink for $5.99 at Little Caesars.
Favorite New Food Hack
Mexican Pizza wrapped inside a Quesadilla @ Taco Bell
The crunchiness of the Mexican Pizza, withmelted cheese, and wrapped grilled tortilla makes this an fun, easy-to-eat medley of Taco Bell classics.
Best Food Discovery
Roast Pork Sandwich @ Tommy DiNic's (Philadelphia)
I've never had anything like this before but the tenderness and juiciness of the roast pork with the broccoli rabe was absolutely delicious.
Best Up & Coming
Zippy’s (Now in Las Vegas)
I didn't get a chance to try the Denny's of Hawaii while I was there but they opened their first mainland location in Vegas and now I understand why the Hawaiian locals love this place. The subtle sweetness of the Korean Fried Chicken and the flavor of the Hawaiian chili is a surprisingly great combo for breakfast. I will definitely be hitting up Zippy's for breakfast in all of my future Vegas trips.