Author Archives: alysonalsop

Chicken Noodle Soup will always be a fall favorite and it is so easy to make at home. I promise you, this will taste so much better than the canned or pre-made version you can pick up at the store and while those may be more convenient, this version just requires a little more timeContinue reading “Easy Chicken Noodle Soup”

Looking for a unique coffee shop in Bentonville? Airship not only has tasty coffee, but they are in a literal forest on a walking trail. It is probably the coolest coffee shop I have ever been to. The shop itself is no frills and minimal seating since it is really just meant to be aContinue reading “Airship”

If you’re from New Jersey, then you’d definitely say that NJ has the best bagels; if you’re from New York, then you’d probably laugh at them. While I am definitely more in love with New York bagels, New Jersey does have some very good bagels that are worth trying! I would warn though, don’t goContinue reading “Bagel Station”

If there is one cuisine I could eat everyday, it would probably be Greek/Mediterranean – which I know is a broad term that encompasses a lot of cultures, but I just love the fresh dishes that comes with these regions. Wandering around New Jersey, we stumbled upon Efe’s Grill and we couldn’t resist. We stoppedContinue reading “Efe’s Grill”

Y’all…when my friend told me about this place, I knew I had to check it out, but I also don’t think I fully understood what they meant. They told me, oh yeah they have big sandwiches and cakes… like okay sure. No like these were the size of my head..no joke. I wish I hadContinue reading “Harold’s Deli”

Who doesn’t love pizza? But as all pizza lovers know, not all pizza is created equally and everyone has strong opinions about how pizza should be cooked and what should be on pizza. Me personally? I mean I am not one to turn down a slice, but my preferred pizza style is neapolitan with simple,Continue reading “Lupo Pizzeria”

If you’ve read my post on Momo Cafe, then welcome to the second half of the restaurant – the ramen side. Momonoki is a cafe plus restaurant, but each is treated separately even though they share the same space and are under the same name. This is the perfect spot for some delicious food andContinue reading “Momonoki”

Located inside Momonoki is Mono Cafe serving delightful pastries, coffee, and tea! This spot really embraces asian flavors and culture and I loved it! They have so many coffee creations, matcha, tea options, pastries, and even soft serve for you to indulge in. Of course I had to try their Supreme Croissants that made theirContinue reading “Momo Cafe”

Let’s set the stage – picture yourself on a warm island, you smell the saltiness of the ocean, you feel a slight breeze, you hear the waves crashing on the beach, and maybe you have a pineapple coconutty drink in your hand. Okay now that you are thinking and picturing that, put yourself in theContinue reading “Negril”

I LOVE thai food, in fact, it is one of my favorite cuisines in the world because of the flavors. I’d like to call myself a Thai food connoisseur with all of the Thai food I have eaten. And before you ask, yes I love a good pad thai because it is a classic, butContinue reading “Nan Thai”