"From the same team behind Eau Tour, the healthy-ish restaurant Local Foods has several locations, but we’re partial to the one in Rice Village. Cozy and casual, the inside of this counter-service spot is airy, with bouncy green booths to snuggle into before taking down a crispy chicken sandwich topped with crushed chips and briny housemade pickles. Local Foods also has dozens of specialty drinks (hello sparkling pomegranate lemonade with cardamom) to add on to your meal and maybe a chocolate chip cookie, too. After you’ve eaten, take a stroll through the market and buy a bottle of fancy olive oil to remember Local Foods by." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas
Mikah Danae