There's no doubt that the pandemic caused a lot of economic pain, shifts in business strategy, etc. But, we've also seen it create a surge in creativity. One of the best new businesses born of this creativity, in my opinion, is C4 Table by Chef Colin Hazama. … [Read more...] about Review: Upscale Bentos at C4 Table
Honolulu 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
Restaurant Review – Adela’s Country Eatery
For a while now, I've seen people talking about a place in Kaneohe that makes a variety of different, locally-inspired noodles. But, it wasn't until just recently that I finally made my way there. So, here's what I thought of Adela's Country Eatery. … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review – Adela’s Country Eatery
Review: Et Al Hawaii by Foodland
Hawaii-based supermarket chain Foodland has been busy reinventing itself. Part of that reinvention is new stores like the company's Foodland Farms and smaller Kahala Market concepts. But, their diversification now includes restaurants. Recently, I got to try one of these restaurants - Et Al Hawaii by Foodland. … [Read more...] about Review: Et Al Hawaii by Foodland
Review: Eating House 1849 Waikiki Revisited
It's been years since we last dined at Roy Yamaguchi's Eating House 1849 Waikiki. But, a recent restaurant week even brought me back in to try some of their new dishes. So, it's time for an Eating House 1849 Waikiki revisited post. Spoiler alert: I came away pleasantly surprised. … [Read more...] about Review: Eating House 1849 Waikiki Revisited
Restaurant Review: Brick Fire Tavern
Recently, I had a hankering for pizza. So, in what was our first indoor dine-in experience together since Sushi Sho Waikiki, we headed over to Brick Fire Tavern in the Honolulu neighborhood of Kaimuki. And what we found there, aside from great pizza, was a fantastic lunch value. … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Brick Fire Tavern
Restaurant Review: Quiora Waikiki Dinner
Back in March, Mrs. Island Mileer insisted on taking me out for my birthday. We skipped the prior because of the pandemic. But, with things slowly reopening, we decided to give Quiora Waikiki dinner service a try. … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Quiora Waikiki Dinner
Breakfast at The Veranda at the Westin Moana Surfrider
During our stay at the historic Westin Moana Surfrider, I decided to check out breakfast at The Veranda at the Westin Moana Surfrider. Famous for its afternoon tea service, The Veranda is a glamorous, stately restaurant filled with old-world charm. … [Read more...] about Breakfast at The Veranda at the Westin Moana Surfrider
Holey Grail Donuts – Farm-to-Table Donuts
Founded on Kauai in 2018, Holey Grail Donuts specializes in a new breed of donuts - farm-to-table donuts. They've been on my list of places to try since 2019, and I was looking forward to visiting them in 2020 - but COVID happened. But, lucky me, they opened a location here in Oahu, so I got to try them anyway. … [Read more...] about Holey Grail Donuts – Farm-to-Table Donuts
The Tastiest Secret Spot in Waikiki
Recently, some of my favorite culinary minds in Hawaii came together to open a hidden foodie oasis in Waikiki. The place is, admittedly, a little difficult to find. But, if you seek them out, you'll be rewarded with fantastic Italian food and ice cream. That's why I'm dubbing this place the tastiest secret spot in Waikiki! … [Read more...] about The Tastiest Secret Spot in Waikiki
