New Year, new management, new hours…Auntie Pasto’s is now open for lunch and 7 days a week. There is a “just in time” menu that is available from opening till 6 p.m. that allows two people to share an appetizer (Red Pepper Calamari, Caesar Salad, or Green Salad), a dessert (Sorbet, Gelato, or Tiramisu) and … Read More »
Mekong II
January 22, 2012
Yes, there is a Mekong I and it is on Beretania Street. However, Girls’ Night was at Mekong II on 1726 S. King Street. J.S. had never eaten at Mekong before so we decided to have Girl’s Night there. Mekong II is a small, neighborhood restaurant that is a sister restaurant to Keo’s in Waikiki. … Read More »
Sarento’s at the Top of the Ilikai
November 25, 2011
Hubby and I spent our 30th wedding anniversary at Son’z Maui at Swan Court and wanted to eat the filet mignon meatballs again without flying to Maui so we made plans to eat at Sarento’s at the Top of the Ilikai, a sister restaurant of Son’z. We ordered two appetizers, the calamari fritti($9) and smoked … Read More »
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse
November 21, 2011
I admit it. I am a carnivore. I like a good steak and had never tried Wolfgang’s Steakhouse at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center so decided to go there for Restaurant Week. Wolfgang’s Steakhouse had a good deal for $34.95 which was available only from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Hubby and I had lunch … Read More »
The Marketplace Cafe – Redux
November 15, 2011
It’s been awhile since hubby and I went to the Marketplace Cafe at Nordstrom in the Ala Moana Shopping Center for dinner. Somehow, we seem to gravitate to our faves, our tried and true places. However, hubby was in a mood for something different today. He decided on the Markeplace Cafe that had a special for … Read More »
Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar
November 14, 2011
November 14 – 20, 2011 was the 3rd Annual Restaurant Week in Hawaii. Which restaurants would we try this year? After perusing the different places the girls and I could try, I decided on Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar. Salt is a relatively new, small restaurant on 3605Waialae Avenue. It’s very contemporary, the kind of … Read More »
Le Cacao Bistro
November 8, 2011
If you are like me, you are always looking for a bargain. I cut coupons and I purchase Groupon deals. One of the Groupon specials I got was a deal at Le Cacao Bistro. Since Le Cacao Bistro is the sister restaurant of JJ’s I thought the food would be similar. When I went to … Read More »
Longhi’s Ala Moana
November 7, 2011
Where do you go for a romantic dinner? Hubby wanted to try Longhi’s for our Friday date night. Unfortunately, I had to work late so instead of a dinner at sunset, our dinner overlooked the Ala Moana Shopping Center parking lot at night. Longhi’s was not crowded so we were able to get seated immediately. … Read More »
Kochi Redux
November 7, 2011
On October 31 , hubby wanted to eat blackened ahi with garlic butter sauce at California Beach Rock n Sushi. We drove to the restaurant and fed the parking meter and walked to the restaurant. Lo and behold, there was a sign on the door that the restaurant was closed. T’was such a disappointment. We … Read More »
Liliha Bakery & Coffee Shop
October 22, 2011
On Saturday afternoon we decided to have a late lunch or early dinner depending on how you look at it. We went to Zippy’s because I wanted to have their oxtail soup. When we walked into the restaurant, there was a strange smell. The hostess couldn’t smell it but hubby and I did so we … Read More »