LouMalnatis4eva "Move over Kobayashi"

Ok these cupcakes seem pretty pricey ($3.00 for one, $34 for a dozen) but if you did a good deed for the day and want to get rewarded, this definitely hits the spot. These cupcakes are bigger than normal and definitely tastier. I got the glutten-free grasshopper mint thinking it may not taste very good because of the “glutten free” part but it was surprisingly very tasty. I decided to buy a dozen for work and they were all very grateful. The texture was pretty moist but the original flavors really hit the spot. My faves are the chocolate peanut butter, lemon zest and the chocolate passion. They are also very pretty to look at.

Seriously, I probably eat here once a week or order delivery. I thought I was pretty bored with Pad Thai, but Cozy’s just tastes so much better than all the rest. I’m totally addicted to their rangoons and pad thai. So much so that I’ve asked my husband to work there to get all the recipes! He didn’t so I guess I’ll just have to keep coming back.

I’m always on a search for some great cuban food and Cafe Bolero really hits the spot. I’ve been there a few times and luckily every single time, I’ve had delicious food. Not only is the food awesome, but the prices are not too bad either. The last time I went there, there was a live band which made for some fun atmosphere. I think this may be my new place for that Latin food craving.

Well I was actually. I happened to be driving by and noticed the sign that read “House of Empanadas and Caribbean Food”-luckily I love empanadas so I figured I’d give this place a shot. The place looks like a standard mom and pop latin cafe so don’t expect too many frills but the food and price more than makes up for it. I ordered an empanada which was pretty good and opted for the Cuban Steak sandwich. Both were surprisingly great. They were pretty close to the ones I’ve had in South Florida and I definitely wanted to come back to try the other dishes.

I came here with my husband for brunch and stayed for dessert. I pretty much had to force my husband to try this place out because he immediately pegged it as a “girl place”. Ok so I loved the Easy Bake Oven collectible displays above-I guess I should have known this wouldn’t have been his type of place. Afriad that the portion size would be a “girl size”, I ordered the deviled eggs (3 for $1.50). My husband liked it so much he got another round! I then got the Chicken Waldorf Salad which I thought was a good lunch portion and pretty satisfied overall. My husband got a steak sandwich and hated the portion size. He’s kind of a tall guy and likes his steak sandwiches Chicago style. Since it is a bakery we had to try the sweets of course. He got a cupcake that had kind of a marshallow pie on top while I got the mud pie cupcakes. Yes, it’s another $3.00 cupcake. While he liked his cupcake, he didn’t think the $3 was worth it. I, on the other hand was in love with my mudpie cupcake and ready to propose. They heated it up so it could be extra warm and gooey. Most of the desserts looked pretty nostalgic-versions of the twinkie, snoball, fig newton, etc. I didn’t realize it was on the FoodNetwork until I saw the owner and recognized her from “Recipe for Success.” I think this place is known for the beautiful cake designs to order. Overall I liked it and would come back (especially for dessert)-not to generalize, but I think I would bring the girls this time. Unfortunately, my husband said he would not return because he thought it wasn’t worth the price.