Overall Wine Review: Varietal: Zinfandel, Petite Sirah Vintages: 2008 Country: Russian River Valley, Sonoma County Essence of: Raspberry & Blueberry/ Easy drinking wine and easy to open (screw cap!) / Vibrant acidity, with Peppery undertones and nuances of Vanilla, Oak & Spice, well balanced / Mild Tannins. Best Served With: Grilled Meats, Pasta and Pizza [...]
Serves: 4-6 People Drink Paring: Pinot Grigio Cooking Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 Whole Cantaloupe 2 Lemons 1 Small Japanese Cucumber ¼ Cup Tap Water (Or Substitute with Milk or Cream) ¼ Teaspoon Salt ¼ Teaspoon Pepper Mint for Garnish Directions: Peal and cube cantaloupe into small pieces and set aside in a bowl. Zest [...]
If you are planning a vacation and would like to hire a personal chef while on vacation in Hawaii it's important to start the information gathering at least 45-60 days before you arrive as many vacation rentals and chefs are booked weeks in advance. The best way to find a qualified chef is to utilize [...]
Overall: Service: The service is usually excellent at Mexico restaurant and the food comes out of the kitchen really fast. The best waiter is actually Mexican so if you see him there its worth your while to site in his corner as he can really "work a room." Only one time have we had a [...]
Overall Wine Review: Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Vintages: 2008 Country: California Essence of: Cherry and Vanilla undertones. Well balanced fruit with approachable tannins. Easy drinking wine with hints of cinnamon and coffee. Best Served With: Grilled Meats, Chicken Dishes, Pasta and Pizza, Price Range: Under $15 per bottle
Overall Review: Service:The service as Gaku is exceptional. The staff is not only helpful but extremely professional. Each time we go to Gaku we are welcomed into the restaurant with smiling faces and the type of service which you hope to receive every time you go out. Food: The food is absolutely Delicious! they have [...]
Servers: 4 to 6 people Cooking Time: 2 Hour Ingredients 3 pounds Chicken Wings Marinade 3 Tablespoons Garlic 3 Tablespoons Ginger 2 Tablespoons Tum Yum Paste (optional) 5-ounce Kikkoman Tempura Sauce 12-ounce bottle of Mae Ploy Sweet Chili Sauce 2 Tablespoons Fish Sauce 1 Bunch Cilantro Directions Place all marinade ingredients into a blender and [...]
Overall: Varietal: Zinfandel, Petite Sirah Vintages: 2008 Country: Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County Essence of: Lots of Jammy fruit notes of Blackberry and Black Currants / Easy drinking wine and easy to open (screw cap!) / Well balanced with a nice acidic quality, Nuances of Vanilla, Oak & Spice / Mild Tannins, with a long [...]
Being a personal chef in Hawaii I have had first hand experience working with both good and bad chefs. Many of my clients are world-wide travelers and have told me that they wished they had some insider tips to finding a reputable and trust worthy chef while on vacation. I have put together a list of [...]
Overall: Service: The service is excellent at Mexitlan Grill which is a relief since the restaurant is extremely small in size (about 8 tables total). The service is very friendly and attentive making it a very enjoyable restaurant for both a quick bite for lunch or dinner out with friends. Food: The food is authentic [...]