In mid-August, Mrs. Island Miler and I visited Koalani and Rocky one last time. Having spent more time there this time, we got hungry and decided to have an impromptu beachside brunch at Hau Tree. It's too bad we couldn't see the seals from where we were seated. … [Read more...] about Beachside Brunch at Hau Tree
Meals
Excellent Brooklyn-Style Pizza at Pizza Mamo Honolulu
In recent years, Oahu has seen numerous artisanal pizza shops open up. At first, it was all Napoli-style pizza. However, a new wave brought in additional styles like Brooklyn and Detroit. My favorite among these is Pizza Mamo Honolulu. … [Read more...] about Excellent Brooklyn-Style Pizza at Pizza Mamo Honolulu
Review: Dukes Lane Poke Bowls
The first few days of our stay at The Surfjack saw fairly heavy fare from places like Marugame and Bo's Kitchen. So, one day, I decided to change things up by giving Dukes Lane poke bowls a try. But, man, I was in for a major surprise! … [Read more...] about Review: Dukes Lane Poke Bowls
Affordable and Tasty Chinese at Bo’s Kitchen
During our time at The Surfjack, we sought to minimize our expenses by getting food from outside of Waikiki. The first restaurant we ordered from was one we're fans of, though I haven't reviewed them here yet: Bo's Kitchen. … [Read more...] about Affordable and Tasty Chinese at Bo’s Kitchen
Review: Mahina and Suns Dinner
I'm a fan of Chef Ed Kenny. His mantra of local first and organic when possible has translated into outstanding cuisine, especially at his Hawaiian-local comfort place Mud Hen Water. So it only seemed right that I give Mahina and Suns dinner a try. … [Read more...] about Review: Mahina and Suns Dinner
Review: Poke by the Pound
For years, I've passed by Poke by the Pound when driving along Honolulu's Nimitz Highway. So while searching for a place to have lunch during a recent weekend, I decided to drop in and give them a try. … [Read more...] about Review: Poke by the Pound
Disappointing Breakfast at the Grand Wailea
Many were unhappy with Hilton's decision to convert the elite complimentary breakfast benefit to a dining credit. I'm not one of them. Especially after our disappointing breakfast at the Grand Wailea. The credit is much better spent at dinner! … [Read more...] about Disappointing Breakfast at the Grand Wailea
Dinner at Humuhumunukunukuapua’a
During our stay at the Grand Wailea, I contemplated returning to Spago or Ka'ana Kitchen. However, I decided to give the Grand's signature restaurant a shot and booked dinner at Humuhumunukunukuapua'a. … [Read more...] about Dinner at Humuhumunukunukuapua’a
Restaurant Marlow and Donut Dynamite
During our only full day in Wailea, we weren't supposed to leave the Grand Wailea. However, there were things we wanted to check out, so we ventured out. While we were out, we checked out Restaurant Marlow and Donut Dynamite. … [Read more...] about Restaurant Marlow and Donut Dynamite
Havens Maui and Tin Roof
On our first night in Wailea, we kept things simple and got take out for dinner. But we didn't get just any takeout - we went to a popular newbie and star chef spot. Can you guess where? Yup, we hit up both Havens Maui and Tin Roof by Sheldon Simeon for dinner. … [Read more...] about Havens Maui and Tin Roof