At the time of our visit, Taco Maria was the only Michelin-starred restaurant in Orange County, California. But they're so much more than just a starred restaurant - it's a delicious homage to a family, culture, and location. And they're now one of my favorite restaurants anywhere. … [Read more...] about Taco Maria – Incredible Alta California Cuisine!
Meals
Review: SixtyTwo MarcKet Wailuku Brunch
Knowing that our room wouldn't be ready for a while, I made brunch reservations for our day of arrival on Maui. Wanting to try something new this time, I chose SixtyTwo MarcKet in Wailuku for our first meal on-island. … [Read more...] about Review: SixtyTwo MarcKet Wailuku Brunch
Herringbone Waikiki Revisited
When we figured out we wouldn't be running the Honolulu Marathon Start to the Park, we decided to do the exact opposite. That gave me the chance to do a Herringbone Waikiki revisited post, as they recently reopened under new management. … [Read more...] about Herringbone Waikiki Revisited
I Finally Tried the IKEA Swedish Meatballs
Here's a shocker - until recently, I've never been to an IKEA. Yup. I never found the love for these gigantic stores. But, recently, I went to my first one. And, as a result, I finally tried the IKEA Swedish Meatballs. … [Read more...] about I Finally Tried the IKEA Swedish Meatballs
Review: Bouchon Bakery Las Vegas
While we were in Vegas, I wanted to check out Bouchon Bakery Las Vegas. So, on our second to last day in Sinc City, we hopped over to the Venitian for what we hoped would be a quick breakfast. Boy, what an adventure that ended up being. … [Read more...] about Review: Bouchon Bakery Las Vegas
Review: Queensbreak Restaurant
During our most recent stay at the Waikiki Beach Marriott, we were given a credit for the hotel's newest eatery - the Queensbreak Restaurant. Wanting to maximize the value of this stay, we decided to go check them out for pupus and cocktails. … [Read more...] about Review: Queensbreak Restaurant
Review: Vanderpump Cocktail Garden
As if the nearly 20-course dinner we had at e by Jose Andres wasn't enough, we headed straight out after dinner to Vanderpump Cocktail Garden at Caesars Palace for more bites and libations. … [Read more...] about Review: Vanderpump Cocktail Garden
Review: e by Jose Andres
My primary dining goal for our recent Las Vegas trip was to finally try e by Jose Andres. It was a reservation I was barely able to get in 2020, and the cancelation that stung the most. So it was sweet redemption when we finally made it there. … [Read more...] about Review: e by Jose Andres
My Favorite Bites of 2021
Given how much I eat, I think I will start a new annual retrospective series - my favorite bites of the year. And, of course, that means, in this case, I'll be covering my favorite bites of 2021. … [Read more...] about My Favorite Bites of 2021
Review: Eataly Las Vegas
In 2013, we visited our first Eataly in Rome. We loved dining and shopping at that location. So, since we were right next to one while staying at the Aria Resort, we decided to check out Eataly Las Vegas. … [Read more...] about Review: Eataly Las Vegas