Just over a year ago, I got to attend one of the most remarkable culinary experiences I've ever had - the Na'au Hilo x PAI Honolulu collaboration dinner. And this past Sunday, I got to do it again at the Na'au Hilo x PAI Honolulu Collab Dinner 2021. … [Read more...] about Na’au Hilo x PAI Honolulu Collab Dinner 2021
restaurant review
Mai Tai Bar Breakfast at the Royal Hawaiian
During our recent stay at the Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, the only on-property restaurant open at that time was the Mai Tai Bar. This, of course, is due to the pandemic. And because I wasn't given an elite benefit choice at check-in and was given a breakfast voucher, here's my Mai Tai Bar Breakfast review. … [Read more...] about Mai Tai Bar Breakfast at the Royal Hawaiian
Review: Tsurutontan Waikiki Deals
After settling into our suite at the Royal Hawaiian, we decided to get some lunch. Given the pandemic, that's a bit more difficult than you'd think. But, I remembered seeing something I wanted to check out. That's how we ended up taking advantage of the amazing Tsurutontan Waikiki deals. … [Read more...] about Review: Tsurutontan Waikiki Deals
Restaurant Review: Island Vintage Wine Bar
When we have staycations at the Waikiki Beach Marriott, we usually dine at Sansei Waikiki. But, thanks to the pandemic, none of the hotel's restaurants are open. As a result, we decided to trek over to the Royal Hawaiian Center and get dinner at Island Vintage Wine Bar. … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Island Vintage Wine Bar
Restaurant Review: Quiora Waikiki
During our stay at the Ritz-Carlton Residence Waikiki Beach, things weren't quite the same because of the pandemic. So, for breakfast, we headed over to the hotel's Italian restaurant - Quiora Waikiki - for breakfast. … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Quiora Waikiki
Restaurant Review: Delores PDX
For our last dinner outing in Portland last year, we decided to check out Delores PDX. The specialty here is Polish food, which is something that's nearly impossible to find out here in Hawaii. … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Delores PDX
Sushi Sho Waikiki – The World’s Most Unique Sushi
Sushi is pervasive today. But, as you might imagine, all sushi isn't created equally. Much like pizza, you have utility-grade sushi to artisan-grade. Sushi Sho Waikiki is of the artisan variety but is SO much more. … [Read more...] about Sushi Sho Waikiki – The World’s Most Unique Sushi
Restaurant Review – Le Pigeon PDX
There's no doubt that Portland is a foodie town. And while much of that focus is on more casual fare, Portland is home to standout higher-end restaurants too. One of those is the iconic Le Pigeon. … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review – Le Pigeon PDX
Review: Izakaya Uosan (Honolulu)
This past Valentine's Day, you know, the last normal holiday we had eons ago, I decided to have a non-traditional Valentine's dinner at a Japanese restaurant. So, I made us reservations at Honolulu's Izakaya Uosan. … [Read more...] about Review: Izakaya Uosan (Honolulu)
Review: Etta’s by Tom Douglas (Seattle)
On our last full day in the PNW, we had about half the day available to explore more. So, after checking into our hotel, we booked it back into the city and started by grabbing some lunch at Etta's by Tom Douglas. … [Read more...] about Review: Etta’s by Tom Douglas (Seattle)