Our very last meal in Portland aside from dinner at the wedding we attended was brunch at our hotel's only restaurant, Craft PDX. Sort of. The restaurant was in the process of being rebranded at the time. … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Craft PDX at the Hi-Lo Hotel
Meals
Restaurant Review: La Vie Waikiki
While we were staying at the Ritz-Carlton Residence Waikiki Beach, I made it a point to finally give La Vie Waikiki a try. After all, they are one of the most exciting recent additions to Honolulu's dynamic restaurant scene. And, I'm glad to say that the experience pleasantly surprised me! … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: La Vie 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: Akira Japanese Restaurant
Mrs. Island Miler loves sushi. So last November, I took her to Honolulu's Akira Japanese restaurant for her birthday, as they feature quite a few uni dishes on their menu - uni being one of her favorites. … [Read more...] about Review: Akira Japanese Restaurant
Master Kong – Chinese Comfort Food in Portland
Having been away from home for five nights by now, my grandparents wanted some sort of Asian food. So, remembering seeing the place on Eater, I decided to take them to give Master Kong a try. … [Read more...] about Master Kong – Chinese Comfort Food in Portland
Restaurant Review: Canard PDX
On our first full day in Portland, we did your typical sightseeing things. For lunch, though, we popped into Canard PDX in Portland's Lower Burnside. … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Canard PDX
Restaurant Review: Morimoto Asia Waikiki
For our post-marathon dinner, I decided we should eat somewhere in our hotel. After all, it wouldn't be wise to make a marathon runner walk more, right? So, I made reservations for Morimoto Asia Waikiki. … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Morimoto Asia Waikiki