For those of you that don't already know, I love malasadas. My favorite before they closed was Champions in Honolulu. So, I had to give the Big Island's best, Tex Drive In, a try too. … [Read more...] about Tex Drive In – A Lunch + Malasadas Review
Trip Reports
Old Homestead Steakhouse at Caesars Palace
Being a Caesars Reward Diamond Member, I had a Celebration Dinner to use. So, I decided to use it at the Old Homestead Steakhouse at Caesars Palace. Why? Because I love a good steak. … [Read more...] about Old Homestead Steakhouse at Caesars Palace
Southwest Airlines 1503 Honolulu – Kona
Being the aviation nut that I am, it's always fun trying new airlines. And, recently, I got to try a new-to-me airline for a quick mini-vacation. So, let's talk about Southwest Airlines 1503 Honolulu - Kona service. … [Read more...] about Southwest Airlines 1503 Honolulu – Kona
Pizza Rock Las Vegas – Restaurant Review
If you didn't already know, I love pizza. Not just any pizza, though, it has to be good, brick oven fired pizza. And, recently, I found a new favorite pizza restaurant - Pizza Rock Las Vegas. … [Read more...] about Pizza Rock Las Vegas – Restaurant Review
Brioche by Guy Savoy at Caesars Palace
After my red-eye flight to Vegas, I got my Audi A4 from Silvercar and headed to the hotel. My room wasn't ready yet, though, so I decided to grab a small bite from Brioche by Guy Savoy at Caesars Palace. … [Read more...] about Brioche by Guy Savoy at Caesars Palace
My Dismal Las Vegas Experience – Introduction
Remember how I never had any desire to go to Vegas? It's ironic how much I find myself there these days given that sentiment. And I'll continue to go despite my dismal Las Vegas experience earlier this year. … [Read more...] about My Dismal Las Vegas Experience – Introduction
Napa Farms Market – Where You Should Visit at SFO
Since the Centurion Lounge San Francisco was a disaster, Mrs. Island Miler and I left and headed to Terminal 2. There, we headed to Napa Farms Market - where you should visit at SFO. … [Read more...] about Napa Farms Market – Where You Should Visit at SFO
Enjoying Modern Chinese at Mister Jiu’s
At the one Hawaii Food & Wine Festival event Mrs. Island Miler went to, we got to sample Brandon Jew's cuisine. So I knew going to San Francisco that enjoying modern Chinese at Mister Jiu's was a priority for us. … [Read more...] about Enjoying Modern Chinese at Mister Jiu’s
Visiting San Francisco’s Treasure Island
After our post-hike treat at Salt & Straw, headed to a light lunch at Boudin. Then, I wanted to get a view of the Oakland Bay Bridge, and the best way to do that is visiting San Francisco's Treasure Island. … [Read more...] about Visiting San Francisco’s Treasure Island
Hiking Down to Marshall’s Beach
On our final full day in San Francisco, we took Mr. Jeffsetter's recommendation and went on a hike. Specifically, we went hiking down to Marshall's Beach to get the best view of the Golden Gate Bridge in the city. … [Read more...] about Hiking Down to Marshall’s Beach