While the Ferry Building Farmers Market was fun, we couldn't stay for the whole time. Not only did we have to be out of our room at the 1 Hotel SF, but I wanted to check out Lunette Cambodia for lunch. Luckily, like the farmers market, Lunette is located in the Ferry Building, making it super convenient for us. … [Read more...] about Outstanding: Lunette Cambodia
Trip Reports
SF Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
Like dinner at Madcap, browsing the SF Ferry Plaza Farmers Market has long on my list of things to do. I blame Anthony Bourdain for this one. And, as was the case with Madcap, I finally got to pay the market a visit during this past trip! … [Read more...] about SF Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
Madcap: A Fantastic Bucket List Experience
Longtime readers will know that a lot of my travels are food-driven. Our first trek to Napa in 2018 was to check a restaurant off my bucket list - The French Laundry. This trip was no different. 2018 was supposed to include this restaurant, too, but it didn't pan out. So, I'm glad to finally have the opportunity to check out Madcap. … [Read more...] about Madcap: A Fantastic Bucket List Experience
SF Wondering: Parachute Bakery + SF Transit
I'm not going to lie. We didn't really have a plan for our one full day in San Francisco. Add in the fact that my stomach wasn't behaving that morning, and we kind of roamed aimlessly. Mixed into our SF wondering, though, was a stop at Parachute Bakery and checking out different transit options in the city … [Read more...] about SF Wondering: Parachute Bakery + SF Transit
Review: Arquet Restaurant SF
With our late afternoon/early evening arrival into SF, the question became where to have our first meal in the city? While we had credits at 1 Hotel SF, the restaurant's menu didn't appeal to us. So, after a quick search, we settled on Arquet Restaurant - which offered a convenient location and a compelling menu. … [Read more...] about Review: Arquet Restaurant SF
Review: 1 Hotel SF – a Chase “The Edit” Stay
Last November, I ventured away from Hawai'i for the first time in three years. This hastily planned trip was used to burn my Southwest Rapid Rewards points in the face of upcoming changes. But, for hotels, I redeemed points, too, to keep costs down. The first hotel of this trip ended up being the 1 Hotel SF booked via Chase The Edit. … [Read more...] about Review: 1 Hotel SF – a Chase “The Edit” Stay
Review: Sushi Izakaya Gaku
There are many Japanese restaurants of differing quality and style around Honolulu. However, one has stood the test of time as a reliable standby - Sushi Izakaya Gaku. Despite being around for a while now, I've never been here until recently. And I'm glad I finally made it out to try this beloved spot. … [Read more...] about Review: Sushi Izakaya Gaku
Review: ‘Olili Waikiki
During our brief staycation in Waikiki, I made it a point to try a new to us restaurant, despite having established favorites in the area. This was an even greater challenge due to budgetary constraints. Eventually, I settled on 'Olili Waikiki, which is a newer restaurant concept by Foodland Hawai'i. … [Read more...] about Review: ‘Olili Waikiki
Review: Southwest 5136 OGG-HNL
Our flight home from Maui on Southwest 5136 OGG-HNL was a somewhat unusual one, as far as my experiences with the airline have been. Between the load factor, the aircraft, and the weather, this was far from what I usually come to expect, both good and bad. … [Read more...] about Review: Southwest 5136 OGG-HNL
Hula Cookies Ice Cream Sandwiches
Restaurant Marlow may have fantastic cuisine. However, dessert wholly depends on what pastries are done earlier in the day (or the prior day), along with what's left over. As such, they only had ice cream on the menu that night. Because of this, we skipped and decided to check out Hula Cookies Ice Cream Sandwiches. … [Read more...] about Hula Cookies Ice Cream Sandwiches