Despite my recent trip to Utah being somewhat of a hardship for me, there was a silver lining. The conference I was to attend, which was also the hotel I'd be staying at, was a Marriott. The Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek to be specific. A hotel, I'd learn, I have deeply conflicted feelings about. … [Read more...] about Review: Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek
Trip Reports
Restaurant Week Hawaii 2018 Recap
Restaurant Week Hawaii, now in its eleventh year, wrapped up this past Sunday. And, despite being out of state for the first few days of Restaurant Week, I was able to make it to two restaurants this year. So let's do a Restaurant Week Hawaii 2018 recap. … [Read more...] about Restaurant Week Hawaii 2018 Recap
Review: Gourmet Plate Lunches at Gochi Grill
Though I've been writing about a lot of upscale restaurants lately, that's not how I normally eat. My usual diet is much simpler, though simpler doesn't have to mean boring. Case in point, the gourmet plate lunches at Gochi Grill. … [Read more...] about Review: Gourmet Plate Lunches at Gochi Grill
Review: Stripsteak Waikiki
I love a good steak. But, in my opinion, finding a place that makes perfect steaks can be difficult; especially since I'm pretty good at cooking steaks myself ?. But I got to try Stripsteak Waikiki during a business dinner and liked it, so I decided to take Mrs. Islander to try the place out. … [Read more...] about Review: Stripsteak Waikiki
Review: The Hideout Waikiki Brunch
As you may recall, my last stay at The Laylow Waikiki was a disappointing one. But you know what didn't disappoint? Dining at The Laylow's signature restaurant, which is always a pleasure. And now, The Hideout Waikiki brunch service, which started just a few months ago, is one of my top picks on Oahu. … [Read more...] about Review: The Hideout Waikiki Brunch
Review: Flock and Fowl Las Vegas
Flock and Fowl Las Vegas is another place that's long been on my list to-try in Sin City. So I was going to eat here no matter what. … [Read more...] about Review: Flock and Fowl Las Vegas
Review: Rose Rabbit Lie at the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas
When in Vegas, you have to have some excess, right? And this time around I decided to splurge at the Cosmopolitan's Rose Rabbit Lie. … [Read more...] about Review: Rose Rabbit Lie at the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas
Review: Cucina by Wolfgang Puck
Our third day in Las Vegas was the first day of my conference and that last day there for Mrs. Island Miler. And because she still had to pack, we chose to grab a quick dinner with our friends at Cucina by Wolfgang Puck. … [Read more...] about Review: Cucina by Wolfgang Puck
Review: Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas was the hotel I've wanted to review the most in Sin City. And, recently, I got the chance to stay there. But, instead of being a fantastic experience, the Cosmo ended up being very underwhelming. … [Read more...] about Review: Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Review: Tsurutontan Waikiki
Waikiki has seen an explosion of new restaurants over the past few years. And the latest restaurant to make its debut is Tsurutontan Waikiki. … [Read more...] about Review: Tsurutontan Waikiki