While there may be outposts of Herringbone outside of Waikiki, their coastal California inspired menu created by Top Chef alum Brian Malarkey and the airy, carefree space make it perfect for a meal while you’re in Hawaii. We dined for brunch, and loved the seafood-focused menu that included unique takes on standard brunch dishes, like …
Between an amazing Vietnamese restaurant, a true American bar & grill, and a couple of places that blur the lines, we were incredibly pleased by the non-Hawaiian and Japanese places we tried while in Oahu. Read my guides on Oahu’s local food and bakeries. The Pig and The Lady Located in the heart of Honolulu’s …
As the plate of oysters the size of my head hit the table, I knew this was not going to be like most other izakayas. Fukuro is the newest addition to Hong Kong’s popular Black Sheep Restaurants, which boasts hot spots like Ho Lee Fook and NYC import Carbone. Fukuro, which translates to “owl,” is …
It’s crazy to think I’ve officially been living in Hong Kong for SEVEN years! So here’s an updated list of where to eat in Hong Kong, particularly if you’re visiting. I wouldn’t call this a definitive “best restaurants in Hong Kong” list since there are so many places on own hit list, so I focused …
After a few spam musubis or a Hawaiian poke bowl, you’re bound to be craving something sweet. We had a LOT of dessert and pastries in Oahu to satisfy our sweet tooth, from donuts to cheese tarts to local shave ice. Here’s a roundup of our favorite dessert shops and bakeries in Oahu. Leonard’s Bakery
Standing in that windowsill, I felt like I was watching the heart of downtown Manhattan beating. Looking straight ahead, the blurred reflections of passing clouds and buildings appeared on the mirrored facade of One World Trade Center. To the left and in between the skyscrapers of Brookfield Place were ferries cruising down the Hudson River, …
This casual yet trendy semi-outdoor restaurant inside the Surfjack Hotel in Waikiki has great vibes to go with its island influenced menu. We dined for brunch, which offered an eclectic menu of both brunch classics and unique items like our favorite dish, the pork adobo fried rice. It takes the Filipino pork dish and combines …
Grilling a steak by the beach with Diamond Head behind me is definitely not one of the things I expected to be doing during my time in Oahu. But there I was, standing behind a hot grill with a giant spatula, flipping a ribeye steak while looking out the windows to see the sun setting …
If you’ve been following me on Instagram at all, you know that pizza is my one true love. I regularly grab a slice as a snack and eat it while walking to my next meeting. I order extra slices to keep in the freezer so I always have it on hand and have even flown …
ALOHA! When I first visited Oahu with my family over New Year’s in 2018, I thought that week-long trip would be the last time I’d be back on the island for a while. Instead, I’ve been lucky enough to travel back in October 2018 for the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival and even got married …
