Longtime readers will know that a lot of my travels are food-driven. Our first trek to Napa in 2018 was to check a restaurant off my bucket list - The French Laundry. This trip was no different. 2018 was supposed to include this restaurant, too, but it didn't pan out. So, I'm glad to finally have the opportunity to check out Madcap. … [Read more...] about Madcap: A Fantastic Bucket List Experience
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Review: Arquet Restaurant SF
With our late afternoon/early evening arrival into SF, the question became where to have our first meal in the city? While we had credits at 1 Hotel SF, the restaurant's menu didn't appeal to us. So, after a quick search, we settled on Arquet Restaurant - which offered a convenient location and a compelling menu. … [Read more...] about Review: Arquet Restaurant SF
I Don’t Get the World’s 50 Best Restaurants List
Grappling with accusations about inequalities, the people behind the list decided to change things up for 2021. Not only did they bring "balance" to their "Voting Academy," but they also implemented some new rules that I think are questionable. That's why I don't get the World's 50 Best Restaurants List 2021. … [Read more...] about I Don’t Get the World’s 50 Best Restaurants List
Oahu Dining Hidden Gems
Hawaii, like many tourist destinations, has a lot of great places to eat, but also a lot of bad ones. Knowing where to go, however, is only half the battle. With Hawaii's isolation, price also plays a major factor. So when you find somewhere that's great, it's awesome. But when you find a great place and doesn't cost a lot... Score! Of course the best resource for finding … [Read more...] about Oahu Dining Hidden Gems
Moke’s Bread and Breakfast
After getting back to our car from the Lanikai Pillbox Trail, the wife and I took a 15 minute drive into Kailua town to have breakfast at Moke's Bread & Breakfast. Kailua is actually home to many famous breakfast places, the more well known ones being Cinnamon's and Boots & Kimos, but in my opinion, Moke's is the best. Located in a side street in central Kailua, … [Read more...] about Moke’s Bread and Breakfast
The Seaside Restaurant
Our Big Adventure Flight Review: Hawaiian Airlines Honolulu to Kona Hotel Review: Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel Skyline Eco Adventures Akaka Falls Akaka Falls Japanese Sweets at Two Ladies Kitchen Punalu'u Black Sand Beach Daylight Mind Coffee Company Dinner Hawaii Volcanoes National Park The Seaside Restaurant As I said in my … [Read more...] about The Seaside Restaurant
What to Eat in Hawaii: Oahu Dining Guide
This post is from Jeffsetter contributor Kyle. Last week Kyle posted a guide of things to do on Oahu. Today he knocks it out of the park with an Oahu dining guide. Seriously, Kyle, this all looks amazing! … [Read more...] about What to Eat in Hawaii: Oahu Dining Guide