SPAGHETTI CARBONARA WITH TRUFFLES

DINNER AT HOME

We took a cooking class in Tuscany, Italy several years ago.  One of the dishes we made was Spaghetti Carbonara.  My Wife has mastered the dish and it is now a family favorite.  She added Truffles, Truffle Powder and Truffle Caviar which put this over the top.  Had to forget my low carb diet for a night but it was well worth it!

Click link below to view post on our Tuscany cooking class;

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2014/08/tuscan-cooking-class-at-la-parolina.html

SPAGHETTI CARBONARA WITH TRUFFLES

 

CHICKEN & BRISKET

CHICKEN & BRISKET

MONARCH LOUNGE

1111 DILLINGHAM BLVD, E9

HONOLULU, HI 96817

808-723-1163

https://www.chickenandbrisket.com

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Our office was treated to lunch from Chicken & Brisket in Kalihi.  Enjoyed a nice Salad plus the Chicken and Brisket Plate.  Not bad.  Half the salad filled me up but I did eat half the Brisket which was good. 

CHICKEN & BRISKET

HOLOHOLO SALAD

 

FRESH MARLIN WITH BUERRE BLANC SAUCE

DINNER AT HOME

I came home from a day in Kona and the Wife prepared this delicious dinner with super fresh Marlin (Kajiki).  One of the tastiest Marlin dinners ever!

FRESH MARLIN WITH BUERRE BLANC SAUCE

 

SPINACH SALAD WITH GRILLED SCALLOPS AND SHRIMP

DINNER AT HOME

Went to the market to buy some fish for dinner and they didn't have a good selection.

Went for some Scallops instead and paired them with Shrimp and a Spinach Salad.  Added some Grilled Corn, Avocado and Cucumbers too.

SPINACH SALAD WITH SCALLOPS AND SHIRMP

ROASTED BEET AND AVOCADO SALAD

DINNER AT HOME

Roasted some Beets and made this light dinner salad.  Added a nice Balsamic Dressing and some Goat Cheese to elevate the flavors.  Yummy!

ROASTED BEET AND AVOCADO SALAD

ROASTED BEETS

 

SASHIMI AND AVOCADO

APPETIZER AT HOME

It is pretty much habit now to always check the fresh fish section at Foodland Farms.  If I see a bright red and glossy Ahi block, we are having Sashimi that night.  I saw this block and had to have it.  Pair with creamy Avocado and a crisp Chardonnay.

SASHIMI AND AVOCADO

THE PERFECT AHI BLOCK

 

ET AL.

ET AL.

4210 WAIALAE AVE

HONOLULU, HI 96816

808-732-2144

https://etalhawaii.com

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Another great dinner at Et Al.  This place continues to deliver on great flavors and service.

Absolutely LOVE the Mushroom Risotto.  This is a must try and I recommend ordering the dish for the entire table.  Share it as a side dish.  We love the Beet Salad but there really is no salad.  Just delicious Beets.  The Ribeye was good but not great.  Loved the Broccolini.

ET AL.

FRESH OYSTERS

MUSHROOM RISOTTO

RIBEYE

 

SHREDDED CHICKEN, BEAN AND AVOCADO BURRITO

DINNER AT HOME

After making Shredded Chicken and Bean Tostadas using Rotisserie Chicken, I decided to keep using the Chicken and made Burritos.  Spicy Beans, Shredded Chicken, Avocado, Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream and Hot Sauce.  Low carb Flour Tortilla of course.  Delicious!

SHREDDED CHICKEN, BEAN AND AVOCADO BURRITO

LOW CARB FLOUR TORTILLA

NICO'S PIER 38

NICO'S PIER 38

1129 N. NIMITZ HWY

HONOLULU, HI 96817

808-540-1377

https://nicospier38.com

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This fresh Mahi Mahi with Spinach Salad was delicious.  Seems like I only order fresh fish at Nico's and seldom have I been disappointed.

MAHI MAHI WITH SPINACH SALAD

SHREDDED CHICKEN AND SPICY BEAN TOSTADA

DINNER AT HOME

These were some of the best Tostadas ever.  Great flavors from the Spicy Refried Beans, Shredded Chicken that I added Sautéd Onions, Garlic, Jalapeño, Tomatoes and Green Chilis to.  Topped with Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream and Cojita Cheese.

Low carb A La Madre Tortillas of course!

SHREDDED CHICKEN AND SPICY BEAN TOSTADA

ONE OF THE BEST TOSTADAS EVER AT CASA DE SANTOS

 

LOW CARB PASTRAMI SANDWICH

DINNER AT HOME

Saw one of those super stacked Pastrami Sandwiches at a New York Deli on one of the cooking channels.  Started to crave Pastrami so I made this Pastrami Sandwich without the bread to stay low carb.  Started with shredded lettuce on the bottom topped with a little Thousand Island Dressing.  Then piled heated Pastrami and melted Swiss Cheese over the lettuce and topped with a homemade Cole Slaw.  This was absolutely delicious and we did not miss the bread.

LOW CARB PASTRAMI SANDWICH

 

HARBOR HOUSE RESTAURANT - KAILUA KONA

HARBOR HOUSE RESTAURANT

74-425 KEALAKEHE PARKWAY

KAILUA KONA, HI 96740

808-326-4166

HOURS:  Daily 11AM - 6PM / Sunday 11AM - 5PM

http://www.harborhouserestaurantkona.com

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Love the Harbor House in Kona.  The fresh Fish Sandwich loaded with Lettuce, Tomato and Onion is my fave.  Served with Fries, Cole Slaw or a Salad.  I went with the Salad and maybe a Schooner too.

HARBOR HOUSE FRESH FISH SANDWICH

SIDE SALAD

HARBOR HOUSE SCHOONER

 

BISON CHILI

DINNER AT HOME

We had to completely remove everything from our freezer when it died and there was some Bison meat that we had to use up fast.  Decided to make Chili with Bison meat rather than ground beef.  This was probably one of the best Chili's I have ever made.  My Wife wanted Kidney Beans so I added them.  Otherwise I would have left them out.  Served with my fave Nathan's Hot Dog without the bun to stay low carb.  Delicious!

BISON CHILI

ONE OF THE BEST BATCHES OF CHILI I HAVE EVER MADE

GROUND BISON

LOW FAT AND ZERO CARBS

 

ARANCINO AT THE KAHALA

ARANCINO AT THE KAHALA

KAHALA HOTEL & RESORT

5000 KAHALA AVENUE

HONOLULU, HI  96816

808-380-4400

www.arancino.com

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Blessed to hit two of our all time favorite restaruants over the weekend.  First was Side Street Inn and now Arancino at The Kahala.  Arancino never lets us down.  The food and service is always great.  Maria the General Manager is the most gracious host with her welcoming bright smile and focus on making your dining experience special.  I knew what I wanted on this night as soon as we walked in the door.  No need to look at the menu.  Caviar with Ebe and Carbonara Pasta.  That's it.  My Wife ordered the Tasting Menu which meant we had a few extra dishes to share.  She loves the Lobster Bisque as do me and my daughter.  Has to be one of the best Lobster Bisques in Hawaii.  Absolutely delicious.  The Caviar with Ebe is one of my favorite appetizers ever.  Creamy raw shrimp topped with Caviar.  This is so good eating slowly with a glass of champagne or chardonnay.  I take my time and savor every bite.  We like the Caprese Salad.  The tomatoes are chilled to perfection giving the dish a light, fresh and cool flavor.  Only wish they would use Heirloom or sliced Tomato.  Seems like I always get the Carbonara with Truffles but on this night they did not have Truffles.  Still enjoyed the pasta less the Truffles.  The Squid Ink Pasta with Calamari was amazing.  The light, slightly spicy sauce makes this one of our favorites.  Definitely would go back again for this and the Carbonara.  There are only a handful of restaurants we go back to time and time again.  Arancino at The Kahala is one of them!

Click links below to view previous posts on Arancino at The Kahala;

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2022/07/arancino-at-kahala.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2022/06/arancino-at-kahala.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2022/03/arancino-at-kahala.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2022/02/arancino-at-kahala.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2022/01/arancino-at-kahala.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2021/12/arancino-at-kahala.html

ARANCINO AT THE KAHALA

CAVIAR WITH EBE

CAVIAR ON TOP WITH RAW SHRIMP ON BOTTOM

CAPRESE SALAD

LOBSTER BISQUE

CALAMARI WITH MARINARA SAUCE

SQUID INK PASTA WITH CALAMARI

PERFECT BALANCE OF FLAVORS

SPAGHETTI CARBONARA

LOVE THE EGG

SWEETS FOR MY SWEETY

DATE NIGHT AT ARANCINO AT THE KAHALA

 

SIDE STREET INN

SIDE STREET INN

1225 HOPAKA STREET

HONOLULU, HI  96814

808-591-0253

www.sidestreetinn.com

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Its official - Side Street Inn is one of my all-time favorite restaurants in Hawaii.  Love the food and service here.  Totally worth going off the low carb diet for a taste of these dishes.

    Click links below to view previous posts on Side Street Inn;

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2024/09/family-and-friends-at-side-street-inn.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2024/09/side-street-inn.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2024/07/side-street-inn.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2024/06/side-street-inn.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2024/05/side-street-inn.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2024/03/side-street-inn.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2023/11/side-street-inn.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2022/09/side-street-inn.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2021/12/side-street-inn.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2019/07/side-street-inn-kapahulu-again.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2019/05/side-street-inn-again.html

SIDE STREET INN

SIDE STREET IN KOAPAKA

HIGHLY RECOMMEND CHEF COLIN'S CLASSICS

SIDE STREET INN MENU

GARIC EDAMAME

AHI POKE

FARMERS SALAD

WORLD'S BEST FRIED RICE

SIZZLING RIBEYE

PAN FRIED PORK CHOPS

SIGNATURE SPICY CHICKEN

SIZZLING KALBI

STEAMED BASA FISH

EXTRA CRISPY  FRIES