VILLAGE INN

Village Inn was the first place we ate in Tampa last weekend. V.I. is like an upgrade of IHOP and Denny's. For a second I thought Denny's owned V.I. because you have the Denny's green and the menu looked like theirs as well.

They had eggs Benedict but there is something scary ordering e.b. at a diner...so I opted for the chicken fried steak that came with pancakes, eggs, and potatoes and was pleased.

So if you're craving diner food, come here.

Address: 22601 State Rd 54 Land O' Lakes, FL 34639
Phone#: (813) 909-4906
Rating: 3 out of 5

COFFEE SHOP

It's 4:00AM and you're starving, where do you go? Coffee Shop!

After Fat Baby last week, I was disappointed that the only place that served food in LES in the wee morning was this falafel shop. We were starving but not craving falafel. I can always trust the Coffee Shop welcoming us in with its bright neon sign. We had the Media Noche - Classic Cuban Sandwich --hit the tummy in the right spot.

I would also recommend their Seared Rare Peppered Yellowfin Tuna Over Seasonal Greens (I used to order this all the time when I lived in NYC) and their Vegetarian Garden Burger.

Service is a hit or miss here.

Address: 29 Union Sq W New York, NY 10003
Phone#: (212) 243-7969
Rating: 4 out of 5

NAK WON HOUSE

I'm not a Korean food expert, but every time I order Nak Won House's dduk-mandu-guk (dumplings in beef broth), it hits the spot. If you're like me who hates kimchi, you'll be happy to know that their dumplings are kimchi free. Their parking lot is a pain though...

Address: 1001 S Vermont Ave Ste 103 Los Angeles, CA 90006
Phone#: (213) 388-8889
Rating: 4 out of 5