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Sunday, March 31, 2024

MARGOTTO HAWAII

MARGOTTO HAWAII
514 PIIKOI STREET
HONOLULU, HI
808-592-8500

Our second visit to Margotto was much better than the first.  While I loved the first visit with the Chef's Tasting Menu, the new A La Carte Menu was amazing.  In fact, this was one of the best meals I have ever eaten in Hawaii.  The food and service from Lee and Andrew shined.  We ate family style with our friends so everyone was able to enjoy a variety of dishes.  Let me tell you, every single dish was perfect.  From the first bite of the decadent Caviar Monaka which made my eyes roll with happiness and made my friend say "this is the best thing I have ever eaten in my life" to every dish that arrived, this was heaven.  The A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Tartar melted in my mouth like butter.  The Beef and Truffle flavors were together were another eye roller of happiness.  The Foie Gras Cheese Risotto made everyone smile and several of us wanted to lick the dish to get every last drop of flavor.  Then came the Pastas.  Carbonara, Bolognese and Cacio Pepe loaded with even more Truffles.  Can honestly say that they were all good and I would order each one again and again.  Couldn't pick a favorite but the Bolognese seemed to be calling me back for more.  The Australian Duck with Foie Gras was one of the absolute best Duck dishes of my life.  Bursting with flavor and cooked perfectly.  Cut it with a butter knife and it pretty much melted in my mouth.  Not every day you get Duck this perfect.  Wow.....  The Butter Sautéed Fresh Lobster was good, but after all this incredible food it just seemed average at the end.  The desserts did not excite me but they all were good.  This is now one of my favorite restaurants in Hawaii.  Up there with Arancino at the Kahala.  I will be back here very soon!
Click link below to view previous post on Margotto Hawaii;

MARGOTTO HAWAII

PARKING NEXT TO ENTRANCE


TINY SIGN LETS YOU KNOW YOU HAVE FOUND MARGOTTO

LIKE A SECRET ENTRANCE OFF PIIKOI STREET


PRIVATE DINING ROOM

OPEN KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM

A CLASSIC WELCOME

MARGOTTO HAWAII A LA CARTE MENU







A LITTLE BUBBLY TO START THE EVENING

A TRUFFLE CENTRIC RESTAURANT

CAVIAR MONAKA

MIYAZAKI A5 WAGYU TARTAR

BEST STEAK TARTAR EVER!

FOIE GRAS CHEESE RISOTTO COVERED IN TRUFFLES

TRUFFLE INFUSED GRATIN STYLE MASHED POTATOES WITH 
GRUYERE AND FONTINA CHEESE

COVER THE POTATOES IN TRUFFLES PLEASE

PASTA WITH LOTS OF TRUFFLES

CARBONARA WITH TRUFFLES

BOLOGNESE WITH TRUFFLES

CACIO PEPE WITH TRUFFLES

AUSTRALIAN DUCK ROASTED WITH BALSAMIC SAUCE AND
TOPPED WITH FOIE GRAS

BUTTER SAUTÉED FRESH LOBSTER WITH HAWAIIAN VEGETABLES

HAZELNUTS SEMIFREDDO

HOMEMADE VANILLA ICE CREAM WITH HONEY

TIRAMISU

 

Saturday, March 30, 2024

FEAST LOBSTER ROLL

KCC FARMERS MARKET
PARKING LOT C
4303 DIAMOND HEAD ROAD
HONOLULU, HI
808-848-2074

Went to the KCC Farmers Market to pick up some produce.  Decided to have lunch when I saw these beautiful Lobster Rolls being served up by Feast.  At $30 these are not cheap but let me tell you these Rolls are nuttin but Lobster.  The Lobster tasted fresh and it was delicious.  Liked the grilled Roll too!

FEAST LOBSTER ROLL

KCC FARMERS MARKET

FEAST AT KCC FARMERS MARKET


DAMN GOOD LOBSTER ROLL

 

BEEF AND BEAN BURRITO

BREAKFAST AT HOME

The Pioneer Woman made Burritos this morning and it made me crave one.  We had Refried Beans and Taco Meat in the fridge so I threw together this delicious Burrito in minutes.  Refried Beans with Onion and Jalapeño, Taco Beef, Cheddar Cheese, Onions, Tomato, Cilantro and Hot Sauce.  Low carb flour tortilla of course.  Loved it!

BEEF AND BEAN BURRITO

BEEF AND BEAN BURRITO WITH LOW CARB TORTILLA

 

TUNA, CHEEESE & AVOCADO SANDWICH

DINNER AT HOME

Simple Tuna, Cheese and Avocado Sandwich for dinner on Good Friday.  Watched the 
Passion of the Christ which is such a powerful movie.
Click link below to view my recipe for the World's Best Tuna Fish Sandwich;

WORLD'S BEST TUNA SANDWICH

 

Thursday, March 28, 2024

BBQ PORK CHOPS

DINNER AT HOME

Picked up two thick Pork Chops at Times Supermarket for $4.99 total.  Thought this was an amazing price.  Marinated them in Mama Sita's Barbecue Marinade for a few hours and then cooked them on a cast iron grill pan.  Served with a homemade Fenadene Sauce which really kicks up the flavor and heat.  This was one of the best Pork Chops of my life.  Incredible flavor and more satisfying than any restaurant charging $30-$40 or more for a Chop.

BBQ PORK CHOPS

PORK PERFECTION!

MAMA SITA'S BARBECUE MARINADE

 

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS WITH ORIGINAL ANCHOR BAR WING SAUCE


DINNER AT HOME

Made these delicious Wings with the Original Anchor Bar Buffalo Wing Sauce.  Used the Air Fryer and they came out nice and crispy on the outside.  Started by seasoning/coating the Wings with some of my favorite spices and a bit of Baking Powder and Avocado Oil.  Air fried at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.  Flipped them and cooked for an additional 15 minutes.  Served with Blue Cheese Dressing with Carrots and Celery.  Like being in Buffalo New York!

BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS WITH ORIGINAL ANCHOR BAR WING SAUCE

AIR FRIED CHICKEN WINGS

THE ORIGINAL BUFFALO WING SAUCE

 

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

BEAN AND GUACAMOLE TOSTADA

DINNER AT HOME

These Bean and Guacamole Tostadas were delicious.  So good, I ate two.  Totally hit the spot with flavor!


 

Monday, March 25, 2024

GYRO KING - MAUI

GYRO KING
520 KEOLANI PL
KAHULUI, HI
808-283-1860

This little food truck near the Maui airport rocks.  One of the best Gyro's I have ever eaten in Hawaii and even better than the ones we had in Greece.  For $12 this is a deal.  Add $5 for the Greek Salad and you have an incredible fresh lunch bursting with flavor.  Absolutely loved this meal!  So good.

GYRO KING

GYRO KING MENU

GYRO KING FOOD TRUCK