Hilo is Hawaii's hidden foodie secret. While there are more obvious choices, such as Moon & Turtle - I really gotta get there one of these days - there are other, hidden options. The one I wanted to try the most and got to try this past September is the FoodxJitsu omakase set. … [Read more...] about The Incredible FoodxJitsu Omakase Set
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Na’au Hilo – A Fantastic and Unique Dining Experience
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
Trying Suisan Poke Bowls
Our first stop in Hilo was Two Ladies Kitchen, and while we bought a ton of mochi, that isn't a meal. So, we decided to get some lunch before heading over to Waikoloa. This time around, we decided to check out the Suisan poke bowls. … [Read more...] about Trying Suisan Poke Bowls
Two Ladies Kitchen 2022
For years now, there's always been one place I absolutely must visit when I'm on the Big Island. However, much has changed since 2020. So, even though I last visited them in 2019, I think it's worth writing a Two Ladies Kitchen 2022 post. … [Read more...] about Two Ladies Kitchen 2022
Review: Alamo Rent A Car Hilo
Immediately after retrieving our checked bag from our flight, we headed across the street to the small car rental area at Hilo International Airport. This time around, I rented from Alamo Rent a Car Hilo via Costco Travel. … [Read more...] about Review: Alamo Rent A Car Hilo
Doubletree Grand Naniloa Now Open
Great news! The much anticipated Doubletree Grand Naniloa is now open in Hilo, on the Big Island. It's the first Doubletree on the Big Island, and is the only name brand hotel on the Hilo side of the island. The Naniloa will undoubtedly be the best hotel in Hilo, too. That being said, the Naniloa is not a new hotel. The Grand Naniloa Hotel was formerly known simply as … [Read more...] about Doubletree Grand Naniloa Now Open
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
Japanese Sweets at Two Ladies Kitchen
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 After our adventures around Akaka Falls, the wife and I decided to skip lunch and make a pilgrimage to the must-visit place for locals … [Read more...] about Japanese Sweets at Two Ladies Kitchen
Akaka Falls State Park
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 After finishing up at Skyline Eco Adventures Akaka Falls, the wife and I decided to take a drive to Akaka Falls State Park to check it out the actual Akaka Falls. As the … [Read more...] about Akaka Falls State Park
Skyline Eco Adventures Akaka Falls
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 My first day on-island was pretty boring work stuff. I did visit the Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Park, otherwise known as the Place of Refuge, but the weather was bad and my photos didn't … [Read more...] about Skyline Eco Adventures Akaka Falls