The first few days of our stay at The Surfjack saw fairly heavy fare from places like Marugame and Bo's Kitchen. So, one day, I decided to change things up by giving Dukes Lane poke bowls a try. But, man, I was in for a major surprise! … [Read more...] about Review: Dukes Lane Poke Bowls
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Review: Poke by the Pound
For years, I've passed by Poke by the Pound when driving along Honolulu's Nimitz Highway. So while searching for a place to have lunch during a recent weekend, I decided to drop in and give them a try. … [Read more...] about Review: Poke by the Pound
Kona Cookies and Shopping at KTA Super Store
Following our adventures at Big Island Bees, Mrs. Island Miler and I made our way back to Kona to get some Kona Cookies. Also, we got some lunch and did a little shopping at the KTA Super Store in Waikoloa. … [Read more...] about Kona Cookies and Shopping at KTA Super Store
Review: Fort Ruger Market Poke Bowls
I've been on a bit of a poke bowl bender lately. And while I like frequenting my regular spots, I do like discovering new places too. So, this past weekend, I decided to give Fort Ruger Market poke bowls a try. … [Read more...] about Review: Fort Ruger Market Poke Bowls
My Thoughts on the Aloha Poke Co Fiasco
Aloha Poke Co's executives don't get what the problem is. They can't seem to comprehend why what they've done is wrong and why so many have a right to be angry. … [Read more...] about My Thoughts on the Aloha Poke Co Fiasco
Review: Ahi Assassins Fish Co.
There's poke, and then there's great poke. And at Ahi Assassins Fish Co., they make great poke. But what once was a hole in the wall, is now a popular destination. … [Read more...] about Review: Ahi Assassins Fish Co.
Dining Review: Noreetuh New York
My dining philosophy when traveling is to avoid eating "local food," which is to say food I can get at home in Hawaii. There's nothing wrong with food in Hawaii, it's just that I prefer to experience a place through its food. It is a great way, after all, to try new things and experience different cultures. But while in New York, I decided to break my rule and booked us a … [Read more...] about Dining Review: Noreetuh New York
The Poke Bowl Obsession
When it comes to food, Hawaii is known for a number of things. Shave ice, Kings Hawaiian sweet bread, and Spam musubis come to mind, among others. Perhaps nothing, though, is spreading across the nation quite like the poke bowl. It seems like just a year or two ago, in fact, that poke bowl shops started popping up all over the place. California and New York in … [Read more...] about The Poke Bowl Obsession