Elizabeth Mendez
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Mo money, more Momo Kimbap on your plate
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This week we have a real treat for you, dear reader. We present to you: Momo Kimbap, a wonderful Japanese noodle and donburi spot nestled away at 140 University Ave. W., right near Mel’s Infamous Diner. A quaint, inviting and incredibly delicious place to go eat, it stands as the type of small yet delicious…
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Run, don’t walk, to Waterloo’s BBQ Village
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Laurier students, University of Waterloo students, families, friends and anyone who cares to listen — run, do not walk to this month’s reviewed restaurant, BBQ Village located just down the street from the Frank Peters Building at 140 University Ave. W. We kid you not, this restaurant has it all, except for a live band. …
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Kentucky: Better as a restaurant than a club
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For this month’s edition of your favourite food review series, we decided to take on a place we’re sure a lot of our readers have been to, but very few have eaten at: Kentucky Bourbon and Barbecue. Located in Uptown Waterloo at 103 King St. N., Kentucky offers a very enjoyable patio (in the summer…
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Xiang Hotpot: A hot spot for hot pot
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A new plan has been conjured up between your foodie writers to try something different than the usual pubs this month and boy, were they happy to take on this new restaurant. We introduce you to Xiang Hot Pot, a Chinese hot pot joint tucked away in the University Shops Plaza, right near the University…
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The other pub on King – Morty’s
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Blast from the past — this month’s review from your favourite foodie duo is about a Waterloo staple since the early 1980s: Morty’s Pub – located on 272 King St. N. Strikingly deceiving when looking at its outer shell, Lizzie and Andrew were amazed at the structure and layout of this 43-year-old pub. Sporting vintage…
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All (barley) work and no play
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For this very special summer edition of LizzDrew Take On The ‘Loo, your favorite food reviewing duo took a trip to the classic Barley Works. Located in the historic Huether Hotel at 59 King St. N., it stands as a convenient place to get a bite, play some billiards or have a quick stop at…
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It’s the place to Gyubee
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You have heard of BBQ and KBBQ– now introducing JBBQ (Japanese Barbeque). Not sure as to why your writers have been opting for cooking their meals as of late, but LizzDrew decided to take this month’s reviewing escapade to Gyubee (which means high quality Japanese barbeque). Located at 235 King Street North (no more than…
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The best of both worlds
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On a romantic Valentine’s night out, LizzDrew decided to do what any ordinary couple would do – go out to dinner. However, both writers forgot that every other couple would be doing the same and ignorantly decided to omit a call for reservations. After checking out other establishments (including a trip to LizzDrew’s column alumni…
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Pub, but not that pub
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On a cold, hungover Sunday morning, we ventured to McCabe’s Irish Pub and Grill for this month’s edition of our review. A quaint and nicely designed restaurant (that still maintains the ornate appeal of old English and Irish pubs), McCabe’s is located right in the heart of Uptown Waterloo at 44 King St. South. A…
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Korean fried chicken in the kitchen
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This month we decided to eat at Kim’s Kitchen, a cozy Korean restaurant tucked away at 258 King Street. A brisk two-minute walk from campus, this restaurant is filled with all the fixings. This is, of course, not to mention the HEFTY portion sizes for a post-exam reward meal. To start, Andrew had the strawberry…
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