Sushi Nakazawa was one of the most difficult reservations to get for me on this trip. The restaurant is immensely popular, and for good reason. Chef Daisuke Nakazawa was an apprentice of sushi master, Jiro Ono, whom you may remember from the documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi. So along with Le Bernardin, Sushi Nakazawa was the restaurant I booked as soon as the booking window … [Read more...] about Review: Sushi Nakazawa New York
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Review: Michael White’s Marea
As I've said before, this trip to New York was the first for the wife, but not for me. So while her goals were to see a lot of the must-see sights, my goal was to EAT. Our first official meal in The City happened the night before at a Hawaiian restaurant I've wanted to try since they opened, Noreetuh. But our next official meal in the restaurant came off of Anthony … [Read more...] about Review: Michael White’s Marea
Big Apple Day 2: Rockefeller, Central Park, Times Square
Day 2 of our Big Apple Holiday Adventure saw our first full day of exploring. We like to keep things informal, though, so we had no plan or itinerary. Rather, we simply did whatever we felt like that day. Our second day in The City was BEAUTIFUL, so we decided to knockout some of the outdoor sights. So here goes, our Big Apple Day 2! … [Read more...] about Big Apple Day 2: Rockefeller, Central Park, Times Square
Hilton Hawaiian Village Expansion
First opened in 1955 as the Hawaiian Village hotel, the Hilton Hawaiian Village (HHV) is a Waikiki icon. It is the largest hotel in Hawaii, in Hilton's portfolio, and one of the largest hotels in the world. But it owners don't appear to be content with the property's current size. No, the HHV has been in a constant state of evolution as fas as I can remember. And that … [Read more...] about Hilton Hawaiian Village Expansion
CityPass New York City
Before I get into the rest of my trip report, I want to go over CityPass. For those you that have never heard of it, CityPass is a collection of attraction passes sold at a discounted rate. The passbook itself usually runs over $100, but the combined value is often a lot lower than the face value of the individual passes. And this being the wife's first visit to the Big … [Read more...] about CityPass New York City
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