On our last night in Seattle, I made it a point to check out Taku Seattle by Top Chef finalist, Chef Shota Nakajima. Shota was one of my favorite Top Chef season 18 - Portland. So I couldn't miss a chance to try his signature restaurant. It's too bad that it didn't live up to the hype. … [Read more...] about Review: Taku Seattle by Chef Shota Nakajima
Meals
An Incredible Izakaya Experience at Agaru
One of Honolulu's newest restaurants is also one of the most hotly anticipated amongst those in the know - Agaru by Chef Chris Kajioka. Agaru is Kajioka's first izakaya concept, and, as you'd expect, it's both familiar and different all at once. … [Read more...] about An Incredible Izakaya Experience at Agaru
Japanese-Inspired Cuisine at TOMO Seattle
During our Labor Day PNW Adventure, we were fortunate enough to score a table at one of the hottest restaurants in Seattle - TOMO Seattle. Here, Chef-Owner Brady Ishiwata Williams and his team fuse Japanese cuisine with local ingredients and Hispanic influences. … [Read more...] about Japanese-Inspired Cuisine at TOMO Seattle
Broder Nord PDX
Our theme of trying new things during our Labor Day PNW Adventure last year, we ended up meeting up with friends for breakfast at a Nordic spot called Border Nord PDX. Honestly, I was skeptical going in, but ended up loving. … [Read more...] about Broder Nord PDX
Amazing Flavors at Jacqueline PDX
Choosing only one place to eat in Portland is incredibly difficult. But with just one night in the city, I could only choose one dinner spot. And after a lot of research and debate, I settled on giving the seafood-focused Jacqueline PDX a try. … [Read more...] about Amazing Flavors at Jacqueline PDX
Bocconcino Hawaii Pizzas
One of the new IT places to grab a bite to eat on Oahu isn't a restaurant - it's a store that just so happens to make food too. Specifically, they make sandwiches and pizzas using cheeses they make in-house. Recently, I paid my first visit to try the Bocconcino Hawaii Pizzas. … [Read more...] about Bocconcino Hawaii Pizzas
Outstanding Soba at Kamonegi Seattle
During our first day in Seattle, we did a lot of repeat stuff I'm not going to cover here, such as revisiting the Starbucks Reserve Roastery. However, that night, we did make it out to Kamonegi Seattle for an outstanding modern Japanese dinner. … [Read more...] about Outstanding Soba at Kamonegi Seattle
Disappointing: Mio Pastalogy
Wafu cuisine has been gaining popularity over the years. I fell in love with wafu pasta in the form of Tarako Spaghetti (with shiso) during my last visit to Japan in 2009. So I was excited to finally give wafu pasta spot - Mio Pastalogy - a try. Too bad it ended up being disappointing. … [Read more...] about Disappointing: Mio Pastalogy
The Incredible FoodxJitsu Omakase Set
Hilo is Hawaii's hidden foodie secret. While there are more obvious choices, such as Moon & Turtle - I really gotta get there one of these days - there are other, hidden options. The one I wanted to try the most and got to try this past September is the FoodxJitsu omakase set. … [Read more...] about The Incredible FoodxJitsu Omakase Set
Na’au Hilo – A Fantastic and Unique Dining Experience
It's no secret that I've been a big fan of Na'au Hilo since its inception. I've been to most of their Oahu pop-ups at PAI Honolulu (also a favorite) but never attended a stand-alone dinner. At least, not until recently. … [Read more...] about Na’au Hilo – A Fantastic and Unique Dining Experience