Back in March, Mrs. Island Mileer insisted on taking me out for my birthday. We skipped the prior because of the pandemic. But, with things slowly reopening, we decided to give Quiora Waikiki dinner service a try. … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Quiora Waikiki Dinner
Meals
My All-Time Top 10 Meals 2021 Edition
I've wanted to do one of these posts for a while now. But, I've never been able to get around to it until now. That's because I'm still stuck at home dreaming of my favorite meals from around the world. So, here are my all-time top 10 meals 2021 edition. … [Read more...] about My All-Time Top 10 Meals 2021 Edition
Breakfast at The Veranda at the Westin Moana Surfrider
During our stay at the historic Westin Moana Surfrider, I decided to check out breakfast at The Veranda at the Westin Moana Surfrider. Famous for its afternoon tea service, The Veranda is a glamorous, stately restaurant filled with old-world charm. … [Read more...] about Breakfast at The Veranda at the Westin Moana Surfrider
The Tastiest Secret Spot in Waikiki
Recently, some of my favorite culinary minds in Hawaii came together to open a hidden foodie oasis in Waikiki. The place is, admittedly, a little difficult to find. But, if you seek them out, you'll be rewarded with fantastic Italian food and ice cream. That's why I'm dubbing this place the tastiest secret spot in Waikiki! … [Read more...] about The Tastiest Secret Spot in Waikiki
Mai Tai Bar Breakfast at the Royal Hawaiian
During our recent stay at the Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, the only on-property restaurant open at that time was the Mai Tai Bar. This, of course, is due to the pandemic. And because I wasn't given an elite benefit choice at check-in and was given a breakfast voucher, here's my Mai Tai Bar Breakfast review. … [Read more...] about Mai Tai Bar Breakfast at the Royal Hawaiian
Review: Wicked Hi Cafe (Waialua)
Much like my friend Michael W Travels, I have a great love for pizza. So, when one of my favorite farmer's market vendors opened a cafe slinging sourdough pizzas, I had to try it. And, that's how I found myself at Wicked Hi Cafe in the (Oahu) North Shore town of Waialua. … [Read more...] about Review: Wicked Hi Cafe (Waialua)
Dinner at the Hau Tree at the Kaimana Beach Hotel
I don't know what I was looking forward to more during our Royal Weekend staycation - our stay at the Royal Hawaiian or dinner at the Hau Tree at the Kaimana Beach Hotel? After all, the culinary team behind the Hau Tree is almost like a foodie dream team. … [Read more...] about Dinner at the Hau Tree at the Kaimana Beach Hotel
Review: Tsurutontan Waikiki Deals
After settling into our suite at the Royal Hawaiian, we decided to get some lunch. Given the pandemic, that's a bit more difficult than you'd think. But, I remembered seeing something I wanted to check out. That's how we ended up taking advantage of the amazing Tsurutontan Waikiki deals. … [Read more...] about Review: Tsurutontan Waikiki Deals
Restaurant Review: Island Vintage Wine Bar
When we have staycations at the Waikiki Beach Marriott, we usually dine at Sansei Waikiki. But, thanks to the pandemic, none of the hotel's restaurants are open. As a result, we decided to trek over to the Royal Hawaiian Center and get dinner at Island Vintage Wine Bar. … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Island Vintage Wine Bar
Restaurant Review: Quiora Waikiki
During our stay at the Ritz-Carlton Residence Waikiki Beach, things weren't quite the same because of the pandemic. So, for breakfast, we headed over to the hotel's Italian restaurant - Quiora Waikiki - for breakfast. … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Quiora Waikiki