Sara Govero

Warehouse by an old Pennsylvania rail line to elegant restaurant! Eleven mastered the dining scene in Pittsburgh.

It offers a seasonal menu and an outstanding wine list. It’s located in Pittsburgh’s Strip District and pays homage to the city’s industrial backbone.

Chef Eli Wahl is the master of seasonal products. I had the Seafood Tasting, which included striped bass, crab cake, sea scallop, creamed corn, fingerling potatoes, and tomato vinaigrette (no ham).

How can you not order this? It was amazing. The oysters were also fantastic. This is a must-visit for the pescatarian!

The Speckled Egg is in the beautiful Union Trust Building in Pittsburgh, PA. The architecture rocks!

I ordered The Nester, which has eggs with goat cheese, greens, fine herbs, and crab meat. The dish is a stroke of genius – two perfectly cooked eggs nestled in toast with a hole cut out, paired with a fresh green salad. The combination is amazing!

The atmosphere at The Speckled Egg is lively because it’s in a high rise with many passerbys, making it an ideal spot for people-watching. If you're in Pittsburgh, The Speckled Egg is a must-visit for a delicious and inventive meal in a bustling setting.

You don’t understand when I say decadent and rich dessert. The aroma is hypnotizing with the smell of freshly made waffles and the sight of colorful gelato displays. It’s all pink so the aesthetic is spot on. We got a regular cone and a waffle dessert. These are all made to order. You can customize them with an array of toppings, including fresh fruits, nuts, syrups, and, of course, their amazing gelato. There is something about a warm waffle with cold ice cream. Given its prime location in Temple Bar, Cloud Nine is a perfect stop during a day of exploring Dublin. If you walk around in Temple Bar, you’ll run into this spot.

Located in Downtown Orlando, Kres Chophouse is an independent steakhouse and staple restaurant.

At Kres Chophouse, they live by three fundamental principles: Source, Service, and Style. Where they source, their food is extremely important to them. The service is unmatched. The style is such a vibe. It’s red lit, sexy and seductive.

They have all the classics, but a modern twist. They also have a vegan menu which is extremely rare for a steakhouse. I was very impressed with it.

I had the seafood octopus and shrimp pesfasa and mixture of seafood tossed in a vinaigrette. It was so different and flavorful. It’s very rare that I get to try some thing I haven’t already.

Katsuya is located on the Delmar Loop in St. Louis, MO. It offers Japanese cuisine. This is a counter order spot. Very quick service.

I want everyone to know that I now think bento boxes are superior. With a focus on premium ingredients, katsuya’s bento boxes featuring katsu and sushi are huge and delicious.

We tried the vegetable rolls, fried shrimp katsu and katsuya roll bento box. All were fresh and fantastic.

Perfect foodie Friday lunch.