CONVINO RESTAURANT BREAKFAST - SANTA BARBARA

CONVINO RESTAURANT AND BAR

SANTA BARBARA INN

901 E. CABRILLO BLVD

SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103

805-845-6789

https://www.convivorestaurant.com

https://www.santabarbarainn.com

https://www.yelp.com/biz/convivo-restaurant-and-bar-santa-barbara-3

Not impressed with the service or food at Convino for breakfast.  I did not know that you order at the bar and get a number to have your food brought to you.  The staff at the counter (3 of them) just starred when I walked in.  No greeting at all.  I asked if I could have breakfast and one girl mumbled that you order at the counter.  I ordered the Chorizo with Eggs.  Served with a salad for breakfast?  Seems like these greens are on everything here.  Was just ok.  Offered to Ketchup or Tabasco which may have helped.

BEST PART OF BREAKFAST HERE WAS THE VIEW

CHORIZO, EGGS AND AVOCADO CREAMA

CONVINO RESTAURANT AND BAR

CONVINO RESTAURANT AND BAR

SANTA BARBARA INN

901 E. CABRILLO BLVD

SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103

805-845-6789

https://www.convivorestaurant.com

https://www.santabarbarainn.com

https://www.yelp.com/biz/convivo-restaurant-and-bar-santa-barbara-3

I liked the service at Convino and the food is top quality.  Just did not hit me with the flavors.

The Lamb Meatballs were good and the Mixed Seafood was massive.  I don't understand why the Chef covered all the seafood with fufu.  Under all that shit was perfect Seared Ahi, Shrimp, Clams and a White Fish.  This was definitely a dish that could feed two.  I barely put a dent in it.  

CONVINO AT THE SANTA BARBARA INN

LAMB MEATBALLS

MIXED SEAFOOD WITH ARTICHOKES

SANTA BARBARA INN

SANTA BARBARA INN

901 E. CABRILLO BLVD

SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103

800-231-0431

https://www.santabarbarainn.com

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g33045-d81936-Reviews-Santa_Barbara_Inn-Santa_Barbara_California.html

https://www.instagram.com/santabarbarainn/?hl=en

https://www.facebook.com/santabarbarainnsb/

Absolutely loved the Santa Barbara Inn.  Hotel and staff are great.  Highly recommend this hotel that is located directly across from the beach.  

SANTA BARBARA INN

LOBBY

KING GUEST ROOM

CLEAN WITH LOTS OF SPACE

WELCOME GOODIES

LARGE BATHROOM WITH DUAL SINKS

NICE LANAI WITH OCEAN AND POOL VIEW

CHICKEN WITH MUSHROOMS AND SPINACH

DINNER AT HOME

We enjoyed this dish so much that we decided to make it again for my Daughter and her boyfriend.  This time we served with a little Linguine.

CHICKEN WITH MUSHROOMS AND SPINACH

LOVE OUR DINNERS ON THE LANAI

 

TURKEY, SWISS, AVOCADO AND TOMATO WRAP

LUNCH AT HOME

This was so simple and so delicious.  Loved it.  Used a Mission low carb Tortilla.

TURKEY, SWISS, AVOCADO AND TOMATO WRAP

SIMPLE AND DELICIOUS LOW CARB LUNCH

 

JOLENE'S MARKET - LOBSTER ROLL

JOLENE'S MARKET

CHINATOWN CULTURAL PLAZA

100 N. BERETANIA ST #105

HONOLULU, HI 96817

808-540-1000

HOURS:  Daily 10AM -8PM

www.jolenesmarket.com

www.yelp.com/biz/jolenes-market-honolulu-4

www.facebook.com/pages/category/Seafood-Restaurant/Jolenes-Market-906139876386085/

www.instagram.com/jolenesmarkethnl/?hl=en

Another lunch at the office from Jolene's Market.  This time I enjoyed the Lobster Roll.  It has large pieces of Lobster but also a bit of mayonnaise and something that was pretty salty.  I liked the Pickled Vegetables on the bottom and would probably order this again.

Click link below to view previous post on Jolene's Market;

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2021/04/jolenes-market-birria-tacos.html

JOLENE'S MARKET LOBSTER ROLL

 

ZUCCHINI SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE

DINNER AT HOME

Craving a bowl of Pasta but needed to stay low carb.  We used a mandolin to make Spaghetti type noodles out of Zucchini.  Mixed with a Beef and Sausage sauce that was delicious.

ZUCCHINI SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE

LOW CARB ON THE LANAI

 

ILIILI CASH AND CARRY

ILIILI CASH AND CARRY

2065 S BERETANIA ST

HONOLULU, HI 96826

808-367-0606

HOURS:  Wednesday thru Sunday 11AM - 8PM / Closed Monday - Tuesday

https://www.yelp.com/biz/ili-ili-cash-and-carry-honolulu

https://www.instagram.com/iliili_cash_carry/?hl=en

https://www.facebook.com/pg/Iliili-cash-and-carry-107461201443393/posts/

I have been wanting to get over to Iliili Cash & Carry since they opened.  Really wanted to give their Italian Hoagie a taste.  Finally made it in on a Sunday and I was not disappointed.  The $17 Italian Hoagie was filled with great tasting meats, cheese, lettuce, onions and tomato along with a nice Italian dressing.  I took a few bites of the bread with the sandwich and it was fresh and pretty tasty.  After that I went low carb and deconstructed the sandwich and ate everything but the bread.  Sandwich was very filling in fact I gave half to my Wife.  This is a good sandwich that I would order again and again.

ILIILI CASH AND CARRY ITALIAN HOAGIE

ILIILI CASH AND CARRY

SMALL, CLEAN AND BRIGHT DELI

ILIILI CASH AND CARRY MENU

ITALIAN HOAGIE WRAPPED AND READY TO GO

NICE SIZE SANDWICH FILLED WITH QUALITY INGREDIENTS

WISH I WOULD HAVE ORDERED THE GIARDINARA

LETS EAT!

DECONSTRUCTED TO STAY LOW CARB

 

LOW CARB TURKEY, SWISS CHEESE, EGG AND TOMATO WRAP

BREAKFAST AT HOME

Made this delicious Breakfast Wrap using a Mission Low Carb Tortilla.  Turkey, Swiss Cheese, Egg and Heirloom Tomato.  So good!

LOW CARB TORTILLA WITH TURKEY, CHEESE, EGG AND TOMATO

 

JOSE'S MEXICAN CAFE AND CANTINA

JOSE'S MEXICAN CAFE AND CANTINA

1134 KOKO HEAD AVENUE

HONOLULU, HI. 96816

808-732-1833

HOURS:  Monday thru Thursday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

                 Friday and Saturday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM / Sunday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

www.joseshonolulu.com

https://www.instagram.com/josesmexicanfood/?hl=en

www.facebook.com/pages/category/Tex-Mex-Restaurant/Joses-Mexican-Cafe-Cantina-353245718069837/

www.yelp.com/biz/joses-mexican-cafe-and-cantina-honolulu

One of my best buddies for over 30 years is battling some pretty aggressive cancer.  Celebrated his birthday at Jose's Mexican Cafe.  The owner Fred joined us and told a few stories about his 56 year old restaurant.  He started it when he was 26 after being in the military with his two brothers and it is still going strong today.  Going low carb here is tough but I did it.  I only ate a few Tortilla Chips with Salsa.  In the past, I would devour at least 2 or 3 bowls myself.  For my entree I went with the Shredded Beef Burrito.  I cut it open and only ate the meat.  Did not touch the Tortilla, Rice or Beans.  My Wife went with the Taco Salad and did not eat the Tortilla bowl.  Actually loved the food this way.  

SHREDDED BEEF BURRITO WITH RICE AND BEANS

TACO SALAD

FRED THE OWNER IN GREEN.  MAD DOG NEXT TO ME

ME AND THE DOG

 

ASSAGGIO KAHALA BISTRO

ASSAGGIO KAHALA BISTRO

4346 WAILAE AVENUE

HONOLULU, HI 96816

808-732-1011

HOURS:  Monday thru Thursday/Sunday 11AM - 2:30PM / 4:30PM - 9PM

                 Friday and Saturday 11AM - 2:30PM / 4:30 - 9:30PM

http://assaggiohawaii.co/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=23&Itemid=135

www.yelp.com/biz/assaggio-bistro-honolulu

www.facebook.com/pages/Assagios-Kahala/121282511721097

www.instagram.com/explore/locations/283421/assagios-kahala

We cooked at home all week and kind of wanted to get out of the house for dinner.  Made a Date Night at Assaggio in Kahala.  We always begin with the Cold Antipasto Salad.  Love the Cheese, Anchovies and Dressing.  The Steamed Clams with White Wine and Butter are also a favorite but wow they don't give you enough.  I went with the Chicken Assagio with Pasta.  Did not eat the Pasta to stay low carb.  Took it home to my Daughter.  My Wife enjoyed Shrimp Scampi with all Veggies to stay low carb.  Food and service here are always good.

COLD ANTIPASTO SALAD

STEAMED CLAMS

CHICKEN ASSAGGIO

SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH VEGETABLES

 

LOW CARB DOMINOS PIZZA

LUNCH AT THE OFFICE

My office was ordering from Dominos Pizza which sucks when you are trying to eat a low carb diet.  At first I said that I would pass but then the hunger set in.  I decided to order a Salad plus the Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich.  Dominos said they did not have the Garden Salad so they upgraded me to a Chicken Caesar Salad.  I took all of the meat, cheese and toppings off the sandwich and placed everything on the salad.  Gave the bread to a co-worker and enjoyed this salad which was delicious and satisfying.  

CAESAR SALAD WITH PHILLY CHEESESTEAK

DITCHED THE BREAD TO STAY LOW CARB