Overall Review: Service: Izakaya Nonbei used to be one of our all time favorite Japanese restaurants in Hawaii, however, last year it was sold and has changed substantially. One of the past owners is still working for the restaurant and she assured me that the cook was the same (although the main chef was her father so we [...]
Overall Wine Review: Varietal: A Bordeaux blend of 73% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc Vintages: 2007 Country: Walla Walla valley Washington, USA Essence of: Oak undertones and a bold flavor Best Served With: Grilled Meats, Lamb Chops, and Tomato Based Dishes Price Range: $40-$42
Overall Review: Service: The service at Salt is typically very good. Every once and a while you will get slow service upstairs but most of the time its excellent. The staff is very knowledgeable (especially the bartenders!) and very nice overall. Food: The food is very good at Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar on Waialae avenue. The menu consists [...]
Serves: 6-8 People Cooking Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: 1 (1.25lb) Pack Foster Farm Ground Turkey (93%/7% Lean) 1 Pack Fresh Turkey Italian Sausage Hot & Spicy 1 Small Sweet White Onion, minced 1 ½ Cup Aged Gouda Cheese, grated 2 Eggs 6 Cloves Garlic, minced 10 Basil Leafs, minced 2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, minced 1 Tablespoons [...]
Overall Review: Service: The service was good at Jade Dynasty. Our waiter was a little pushy but in a nice way. He was attentive and went out of his way to let me know all the items on the menu that contained MSG which I really appreciated and made me trust this chinese restaurant above [...]
Serves: 6-8 People Preparation Time: 30 minutes Freezing Time: 4-6 Hours Ingredients: 1 Oreo Pie Crust 8 oz Kraft Cool Whip 2 Cups of FAGE Non-Fat Greek Yogurt 1 Teaspoon of Peppermint Oil 2 (1.4 oz) York Peppermint Patties 15 Peppermint Mints Directions: Let the cool whip defrost to room temperature and then put it [...]
Overall Wine Review: Varietal: Syrah/Shiraz Vintages: 2008 Country: South Eastern Australia Essence of: Vanilla & Oak undertones are apparent on the noise and pallet once the wine opens up after a minute or two. The overall taste is earthy and pleasant for the price. It's a tad sweet and has mild tannins. The color is dark and rich almost [...]
Overall Wine Review: Varietal: A Red Blend of 55% Merlot, 40% Syrah and 5% Cabernet Franc. Vintages: 2007 Country: Walla Walla Valley Washington, USA Essence of: Beautiful full dark fruit flavor with strong tannins and notes of earthy minerals. Nice clean finish on the pallet. Best Served With: Grilled Meats like Chicken, Steak or Ribs, Also suggested for [...]
Serves: 2-4 People Cooking Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: 1 Head of Broccoli, Wash, Cut into smaller pieces about 2 inches 3 Large Carrots, Peeled, Cut into 2 inch pieces 1Large Kabocha Squash, Cleaned, Cubed (leave peel on) 1 White Onion, Cut into 2 inch pieces 4-6 Pieces of Prosciutto Extra Virgin Olive Oil Salt & [...]
Overall Review: Service: The service was really excellent at Uncle Bo's on Kapahulu. The waitress was a real pro, full of smiles and very candid. She was on top of her game and didnt miss a beat from the moment we sat down till the moment we paid the check. In fact, we had a coupon and [...]