MangoLina

There’s nothing like having the time to explore an area you’re not in much. I was craving dessert one day and found MangoLina. MangoLina is a Salvadoran shop with locations in Maryland and Virginia. I checked out their Maryland location in Langley Park to try a couple of their menu items. They offer savory and…

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SmoothieFRESH Bubble Tea

There’s nothing like craving something and being able to search on your phone to find it nearby. When I started working on the DMV Boba Tea Shops Guide, I had to change my original plan because a shop was closed that day. I used my maps app to find another close boba tea shop and…

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JiDong Tea

When was the last time you saw a shop or restaurant and checked it out without searching for reviews? I usually look for info about a place and sometimes search for reviews before I check out a new/new to me shop or restaurant. I was sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic one day on Route 1 and…

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August 32

Bubble tea shops seem to be popping up more, and I love it! When I was working on the DMV Boba Tea guide, I came across August 32. I had no idea this shop was nestled in Beltway Plaza Mall, which is a place I frequented as a child. WHAT I ORDERED August 32’s menu…

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Love Life Cafe

Ever since one of my favorite Instagram accounts, @JustSeasonedWell, posted about Love Life Cafe, it’s been on my list of shops to try. I recently included it in my “Black-owned Juice Bars in Maryland” guide that you can read here. Love Life Cafe is a Black- and woman-owned business nestled in a shopping center in…

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Guide: DMV Boba Tea Shops You Need To Try Next

Quite a few bubble tea shops have popped in the DMV, and I noticed that some guides haven’t been updated and don’t always include recommendations. There’s nothing like finding new ones to try in the area, and it’s been fun to work on such a focused project. This guide doesn’t include all bubble tea shops…

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Black-owned Juice Bars in Maryland

This is a guide about Black-owned Juice Bars in Maryland.

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The Hall CP

Have you ever wondered if Friday bottomless brunches existed? This came to mind randomly about a month ago. I searched until I found something: The Hall in College Park. I love a good mimosa, so my eyes were on that drink option. WHAT I ORDERED Bottomless Mimosas I love a good mimosa! I was surprised…

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