Restaurant reviews by The Commodore Chronicle’s food critic.
By Grant Miller Waking up and driving anywhere at 6:45 a.m. on a Saturday is hard for any teacher during the school year, but it’s especially taxing in October. This is the time of year when the sun gets lazy, waking up after the early-rising educators during the week and clocking out early on the weekends. As I walked into Eggs Up Grill on Saturday, … Continue reading Get up early for Eggs Up Grill
By Alamar Alyamani Alexis Clay is a junior at Maury High school who has done something a lot of high school students can’t. She has started her own business, “A & T’s Sweet Treats,” which sells desserts such as donuts, cakes, and other sweets. Clay has a wide variety of hobbies including cooking, baking, reading(especially The Autobiography of Gucci Mane), and cross country. Her favorite … Continue reading Sweet Treats Connoisseur-a Q&A
By Grant Miller A hotly contested debate over the best breakfast food has finally been resolved at Maury High School, and pancakes are the favorite among Maury’s student body. Students and staff alike (mostly in Mr. Miller’s class) have engaged in multiple heated debates over food this school year, but the most passionate disagreement over breakfast food has finally been decided. The Commodore Chronicle conducted … Continue reading Food Series-pancakes and french toast are the Maury Favorites.
By Alexis Clay This story was posted on May 28, 2024. Here is the original link. Across from the local ALDI, Alkaline awaits. Alkaline is where traditional meets modern, blending the tradition of ramen with a new contemporary feel. Opened in 2018, this local Filipino-owned restaurant is decorated with neon red signs, black and white graphic art plastered walls, and satisfying music. Plus, it has … Continue reading Alkaline brings good ramen to Norfolk
By Alexis Clay This story was posted on March 23, 2024 when the restaurant was still open. Here is the original link. When I heard about District Apizza (pronounced a-BEETZ), I saw the words “authentic” and “New Haven-style pizza” and was excited to try. District Apizza provided a fresh experience with savory, wood-fired pie straight from the highly-acclaimed New Haven, Connecticut tradition. New Haven-style pizza … Continue reading District Apizza brings New Haven to Norfolk
By Alexis Clay This story was posted on February 12, 2024. Here is the original link. Having eaten southern food from my Georgia family my whole life, I was skeptical about the Fishin Pig’s claim to be “a southern fusion” restaurant, but this modernized take on traditional BBQ was impressive. The Fishin’ Pig provided excellent service and set the perfect backdrop for a delicious meal, … Continue reading Restaurant Review: The Fishin’ Pig knows how to fry
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