Steak 48 – An Amazing Evening of Food and Attention to Detail

Occasionally one encounters a dining experience where you are wondering how often you could repeat the evening. Steak 48 is an incredible experience, but one that needs to be repeated ... Continue Reading →

Hotel Cerro – The Ideal Base of Operations for Your Vacation in the Central Coast

I remain somewhat hesitant to continue pointing out all the great spots in the Central Coast of California, what if they get too popular? But a wonderful venue like Hotel Cerro deserves ... Continue Reading →

Park 1039 – A Mandatory Visit When in San Luis Obispo

  Folks understandably think of SLO as a college town, which is logical. Some folks may therefore eschew the town when seeking culinary excellence in the Central Coast, which ... Continue Reading →

Croatia Adds More Michelin Restaurants

When I was doing the seemingly obligatory post college backpack semi-grand tour of Europe, Croatia was still behind the Iron Curtain and seemingly inaccessible. That wall has long since ... Continue Reading →

Kachina Cantina – Vibrant Dining in Downtown Denver’s Dairy Block

We did not expect such delicious Mexican fare, which is a blatant bias when this San Diegan family spent a weekend in Denver. But there we were at Kachina, fully enjoying a modern spin ... Continue Reading →

Maika’i Lani Malasadas – Sweet Goodness on Maui

Looking for an authentic taste when on Maui? This is the place. Ben started cooking on a Najavo reservation in New Mexico at six years of age, because his older siblings took the sandwiches ... Continue Reading →

Mala – A Superb Oceanfront Restaurant in Maui

Maui provides a variety of dining experiences, whether at one of the huge resorts or just the opposite – the boutique sized Mala. Located in Lahaina, the restaurant looks unassuming ... Continue Reading →

Hali’imaile General Store – Head Upcountry When in Maui

  When you claim to be “Maui’s Original Farm-to-Table Restaurant” you have pretty big shoes to keep filling. Chef Beverly Gannon has been doing so since 1988, and on our ... Continue Reading →