I am a happy hour fanatic! Cheap drinks, fried foods, live music all before 7pm - yes please! I recently found this great app from Happy Hour Pal that takes the guess work out of going to happy hour. This business-managed website and GPS-based …
For the Foodies
My New Favorite Chips: CrispRoot
I am a chip fanatic and am on the constant lookout for that next best chip. I am casting my vote for my new favorite chips, CrispRoot a cassava root chip. I found CrispRoot at Whole Foods in Portland several months ago and was immediately …
Why I Haven’t Been to The Pig and the Lady
Pop-up restaurants on Oahu are all the craze and seem to be the perfect answer to creative chefs getting their food out despite the high restaurant rent and overhead. Everyone in town has been talking about The Pig and the Lady and how I MUST …
The “New” Mitch’s
Recently, Steve and I met some friends at one of our favorite sushi restaurants Mitch's Honolulu Fish Market and Sushi Bar . We were surprised to find that Mitch's had a newly expanded their dining room. …
My Extravagant Experience to Vintage Cave Honolulu
Saturday February 9, 2013 five friends and I went to Vintage Cave Honolulu for an extravagant experience. This covert "man cave" has been all the talk ever since its opening a couple months ago. The allure: an uber fine dining restaurant dreamed up …
Hudson’s On The Bend, Lake Travis Texas
I was recently home in Lake Travis for a week and got to dine at one of the best restaurants in the area Hudson's On the Bend. This long time favorite country fine dining restaurant is a great choice for any special occasion. We …
Rakuen Sushi Bar & Lounge
I went to Rakuen Sushi Bar and Lounge downtown for the first time. This is Chinatown's first sushi bar and lounge located on Bethel Street next to JJ Dolans. I was pleasantly surprised to find a new fun bar with good food, drinks, and excellent …
Home Cooking at Hilo Rice Noodle Soup Restaurant
Hilo Rice Noodle Soup! What a mouth full and what a weird name, right? Steve and I were in Hilo looking for a quick bite to eat, and I stumbled upon this hole in the wall after reading a couple good reviews on Four Square. Hilo Rice Noodle Soup is …
Lunch in Keahou at Royal Thai Cafe
October 29, 2012 Steve and I went on a work trip and spent the day in Kona. We stayed at the Sheraton Kona and found a great place for lunch in the Keahou Shopping Center called Thai Royal Cafe. It wasn't the best Thai food I ever had, but they …
Down South to Sorrento
Saturday, 25th Ciao Florence! 330 Km/hr train speed, Jaguar limo to the hotel, and we’re definitely feelin’ the good travel life. If I see another sweaty redfaced American walking with a 50 pound backpack trying to find a hostel, I’m going to give up …