It’s been at least six or seven years ago since I was last at The Royal Hawaiian. It had closed for some time, but now, Chef Maro Molteni (of Maro’s Wood Grill fame) has taken over the space, and I was very interested to see what he’s done to the place. In all fairness, I […]
5 OC poke spots to check out
Cubed – one of my favorite poke spots in OC is Cubed, located inside Union Market at The District in Tustin. There are signature bowls available, or, you may finagle your own bowl if you so choose. My two favorites are: Maila Bowl and Kupa Bowl. House of Poke – this is one of the […]
a taste of the islands at Ono Hawaiian + Giveaway
We miss food in Hawaii, and while there is a host of Hawaiian restaurants in Orange County, they are not created equal. We’ve had many misses, a few hits, but most of the time, I end up making what we want to eat rather than go out for Hawaiian food. We recently checked out Ono […]
Duke’s La Jolla is a sight for sore eyes
I am in San Diego for a mini high school reunion and upon its finale, I stay behind an extra day to enjoy lunch in beautiful La Jolla before heading back to Orange County. We are at Duke’s in downtown La Jolla, a Hawaiian-inspired restaurant, which pays homage to Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, an Olympic gold medalist […]
Spring menu items at Tommy Bahama Island Grille
A visit to Tommy Bahama Island Grille is always pleasant. Service is always great, and the food is consistent. We are here for an early dinner, and start with a couple of refreshing cocktails — Strawberry Ginger Caipiroska with Grey Goose Citron, Canton Ginger, strawberry, mint, lemon juice; and St Croix Cooler with Cruzan Mango, […]
