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
Big Island eats
Na’au Hilo + PAI Honolulu Collab 2021 Part 2
Two of my favorite restaurants in Hawaii came together again to produce another uniquely Hawaiian dining experience. Following up a similar dinner put on earlier this year, the Na'au Hilo + PAI Honolulu collab 2021 part 2 was a pleasant, late summer surprise! … [Read more...] about Na’au Hilo + PAI Honolulu Collab 2021 Part 2
Ola Brew + One Aloha Shave Ice Company
After hour poke adventure, Mrs. Island Miler and I still had a few hours to kill before our flight home. So, I decided to go check out Kona's Ola Brew and One Aloha Shave Ice Company. … [Read more...] about Ola Brew + One Aloha Shave Ice Company
Da Poke Shack Kailua-Kona
I'm leery of Yelp reviews and ratings, as many reviewers are, well, entitled. But, Da Poke Shack scored number one in Yelp's 2014 rankings, so I thought I'd head over and see what all the fuss is about. … [Read more...] about Da Poke Shack Kailua-Kona
Meridia at the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort
For our second and final dinner on the Big Island, I chose to make reservations at Meridia at the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort, which is the hotel's signature restaurant. … [Read more...] about Meridia at the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort
Anniversary Dinner at Merriman’s Waimea
As you'll recall, the premise for my recent trip to the Big Island was our anniversary. So, of course, I had to schedule a great dinner or two. And the first of our two anniversary dinners was at Merriman's Waimea. … [Read more...] about Anniversary Dinner at Merriman’s Waimea
Tex Drive In – A Lunch + Malasadas Review
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