House-ground lamb and angus beef, burrata and oregano, house aioli spread, served with fries. $15
Lark, San Francisco CA
The patty looked SO tiny on the bun, but it was sure tasty! I’m not sure I’ve ever had a burger with burrata on top before, but I’d definitely have it again (I love burrata!). And the fries were damn good!
3 pieces served with rice and macaroni salad. $10.95
Shaka Restaurant, Naalehu HI
I wasn’t expected much, but this fried chicken was pretty damn good! I liked the tasty breading, and the chicken was juicy and flavorful. Mmm…
Hawaii ranchers beef, sharp white cheddar, bbq ketchup, garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato, onion. Served with fries. $19.50
Tommy Bahama Restaurant, Honolulu HI
This was a hefty burger, and tasty to boot! The patty was tender and I liked the flavorful condiments. The fries were also pretty great!
Eggplant, treviso, herb creme fraiche. $28
Waxman’s Restaurant, San Francisco CA
This portion of lamb was very generous. It was cooked perfectly and was wonderfully tender and juicy. The vegetables were also prepared beautifully and went well with the heavier protein.
Traditional broth with light fish and seaweed flavors topped with beef, caramelized onions, and soft boiled egg. $6.55
Marukame Udon, Honolulu HI
I loved this udon, and for less than seven bucks! I’m in heaven. I guess this place is super popular, but we got in early so there wasn’t a line yet. Yum!
Kalbi, bbq beef, bbq chicken, and spring rolls with bean sprouts, macaroni salad, choy sum, kimchee, and rice. $12.50
Gina’s BBQ, Honolulu HI
Omg, there is NO way one person can eat this entire lunch plate. It sure was delicious though and there was plenty for lunch the next day. 🙂
Local catch, shaved onion, chili pepper, yuzu juice, curry coconut milk, taro chips. $13
Tropics Bar & Grill, Honolulu HI
I liked the curry flavor in this ceviche. It was little different but very delicious. I thought that the watermelon radish was also a nice, pretty touch.
Happy hour, each $5
Huggo’s on the Rocks, Kailua-Kona HI
I really like this place for happy hour! And five dollar mai tai’s are a great way to start the evening. The service is also very helpful and friendly. Yay!
4 scoops of poke, 2 sides, and 2 scoops of with rice. $25.50
Da Poke Shack, Kailua-Kona HI
Omg, this was SO good! I certainly liked some of the poke more than others (usually the more savory ones more than the sweet ones). I especially liked the baby octopus poke and the shoyu poke. I also liked the pickled clams side. Mmm, SO tasty!
Shredded pork cooked with cabbage, served with rice and cole slaw. $11.75
Shaka Restaurant, Naalehu HI
This was a great local restaurant that we stumbled upon on the southern coast of the Big Island. It seemed like it was family run and operated and the food was very homey and delicious. Mmm…
Artichokes, sundried tomatoes, olive and fresh herbs in pepperoncini sauce. $13
Lark, San Francisco CA
This dish was just as tasty this time around. The calamari rings appeared to me larger this time, but I thought they tasted great and were easy to chew.
Shredded baby Kula romaine, Kamuela tomatoes, feta, red onions, lime-caper vinaigrette. $23
Tommy Bahama Restaurant, Honolulu HI
I liked this salad, but the lettuce was over-dressed and almost runny. I liked the flavors and textures of the dish though. I thought the crab was bright and fresh tasting, and the tomatoes were beautifully ripe.
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