When I tell people I went to Merced, I often get a puzzled look. Yeah, I didn't know where it was either. As a result, I didn't expect much from the food scene there. So, here's what I ate in Merced, California. … [Read more...] about What I Ate in Merced, California
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Review: Tin Roof Maui by Sheldon Simeon
My recent work trip on Maui meant I needed to eat. So, I took this opportunity to FINALLY give Tin Roof Maui by Sheldon Simeon a try! … [Read more...] about Review: Tin Roof Maui by Sheldon Simeon
Review: Appetito Waikiki Lunch Set
I love a good, authentic pizza. So, since its opening, Appetito Waikiki has been on my radar. As a result, we ended up taking advantage of the Appetito Waikiki Lunch Set during our recent Hyatt Centric Waikiki stay. … [Read more...] about Review: Appetito Waikiki Lunch Set
Review: Tartine Manufactory SF Breakfast
We took a red-eye flight to SFO, so after retrieving our Silvercar, the first thing on our agenda was to get some breakfast. So, we decided to head into the city to check out Tartine Manufactory SF Breakfast. … [Read more...] about Review: Tartine Manufactory SF Breakfast
Honolulu Marathon Carbo-Loading at Arancino di Mare
When running a marathon, you're supposed to carbo-load beforehand right? And the Waikiki Beach Marriott has two excellent options, one of which is Arancino di Mare. … [Read more...] about Honolulu Marathon Carbo-Loading at Arancino di Mare
Fat Jacks Burger Emporium – My favorite SLC Eats
My last Utah Trip Report post was about what I ate in Salt Lake City. But, I purposely left out one of my dining spots. Why? Because Fat Jacks Burger Emporium is my favorite Salt Lake City restaurant. … [Read more...] about Fat Jacks Burger Emporium – My favorite SLC Eats
Review: Tim Ho Wan Waikiki
The Mrs. and I are dim sum fans. And, since its opening, Yauatcha Waikiki was our favorite, albeit pricey spot. So when they closed, we made it a priority to give Tim Ho Wan Waikiki a try. And I'm glad we did. … [Read more...] about Review: Tim Ho Wan Waikiki
Goen Dining and Bar by Roy Yamaguchi
Chef Roy Yamaguchi has been on a roll opening new restaurants lately. For example, he recently opened a restaurant at the Turtle Bay Resort and the Wailea Beach Marriott on Maui. Plus he now has three locations of his Eating House concept on Kauai and Oahu. But his latest restaurant is yet another new concept, this time in Kailua called Goen Dining and Bar. … [Read more...] about Goen Dining and Bar by Roy Yamaguchi
Restaurant Week Hawaii 2018 Recap
Restaurant Week Hawaii, now in its eleventh year, wrapped up this past Sunday. And, despite being out of state for the first few days of Restaurant Week, I was able to make it to two restaurants this year. So let's do a Restaurant Week Hawaii 2018 recap. … [Read more...] about Restaurant Week Hawaii 2018 Recap
Review: Stripsteak Waikiki
I love a good steak. But, in my opinion, finding a place that makes perfect steaks can be difficult; especially since I'm pretty good at cooking steaks myself ?. But I got to try Stripsteak Waikiki during a business dinner and liked it, so I decided to take Mrs. Islander to try the place out. … [Read more...] about Review: Stripsteak Waikiki