DINNER AT HOME
Enjoyed a delicious Pasta Bolognese last weekend at Margotto Hawaii. Thought I would try to make the same dish at home. Gotta say, mine came out pretty darn good. Wife loved it!
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| PASTA BOLOGNESE |
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| ITALIAN NIGHT ON THE LANAI |
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
KAU KAU GRILL
LUNCH AT THE OFFICE
Picked up a quick lunch while working from Kau Kau Grill. Garlic Shrimp and Teriyaki Chicken. Loved the super garlicky Shrimp but the Chicken was very dry and hard. Might have been sitting a bit waiting for me to pick up though.
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| KAU KAU GRILL - GARLIC SHIRMP AND TERIYAKI CHICKEN |
Monday, April 29, 2024
PAN SEARED ALASKAN HALIBUT
DINNER AT HOME
Our friends took a trip to Alaska and did some fishing. They brought back Salmon and Halibut that they actually caught themselves. My Wife cooked this incredible dinner and made a White Wine, Shallot, Ginger, Tomato and Calibrian Chili Sauce. Pretty much fish perfection!
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| PAN SEARED ALASKAN HALIBUT |
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| ALASKAN HALIBUT |
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| ALASKAN HALIBUT ON THE LANAI |
Sunday, April 28, 2024
SASHIMI AND AVOCADO
DINNER AT HOME
Enjoyed a light dinner with super fresh Ahi Sashimi and Avocado. When the Ahi is this fresh it melts in your mouth. One of my fave things in the world.
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| SASHIMI AND AVOCADO |
Saturday, April 27, 2024
MARGOTTO HAWAII
MARGOTTO HAWAII
514 PIIKOI STREET
HONOLULU, HI
808-592-8500
This was our third visit to Margotto and once again we loved the food and service. The Pasta's here are some of the best in Hawaii. We enjoyed three and really loved them all. The Cacio Pepe shined with the rainfall of Truffles shaved at the table. The Bolognese is absolutely delicious and we probably could have eaten three orders. The Arrabiata was also good and we liked the lightly spiced sauce. The Duck and Foie Gras was a hit with us last time we dined here and once again it did not disappoint. Love the Caviar and wish I was super rich so I could have eaten a jar of it.
Click link below to view previous posts on Margotto Hawaii;
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| MARGOTTO HAWAII |
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| BLACK TRUFFLE |
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| SMOKED SALMON WITH POACHED EGG |
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| BOLOGNESE |
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| CACIO PEPE WITH TRUFFLES |
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| ARRABIATA |
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| DUCK WITH FOIE GRAS |
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| DELICIOUS WINE WITH THE PASTA |
BACON, EGG AND AVOCADO SANDWICH
LUNCH AT HOME
This simple sandwich was delicious and filling. Used low carb bread and kept it Keto!
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| BACON, EGG AND AVOCADO |
Friday, April 26, 2024
KAU KAU GRILL POKE PLATE
KAU KAU GRILL
852 MAPUNAPUNA STREET
HONOLULU, HI 96819
808-476-5888
I love the food and people at Kau Kau Grill. They have the best BBQ Ribs on the Island and their Poke is the bomb too. My fave is the Ginger Shoyu Poke which you can get solo or as part of a plate. So good!
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| KAU KAU GRILL POKE PLATE |
BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS
DINNER AT HOME
Cooked up some Chicken Wings in the Air Fryer and served with Celery, Carrots and Blue Cheese Dressing. Used The Original Anchor Bar Wing Sauce which I buy on Amazon.
Delicious!
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| BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS |
SALMON WITH HOLLANDAISE SAUCE
DINNER AT HOME
This is one of my all time favorite dinners and we enjoy it often. This time a little special because our friends went to Alaska and actually caught the fish. They brought it back to Hawaii and gave us enough for two meals.
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| SALMON WITH HOLLANDAISE SAUCE |
HAWAIIAN AIRLINES - SAN DIEGO TO HONOLULU
Another comfortable trip on Hawaiian Airlines. While we are not fans of the food, we had a pretty good crew on this flight. Just wished they offered more food/snack options in First Class.
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| HAWAIIAN AIRLINES - SAN DIEGO TO HONOLULU |
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| LAY FLAT SEATS |
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| FIRST CLASS MENU |
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| THIS IS IT FOR SIX HOURS |
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| CAGE FREE EGG OMLETE WITH CHICKEN SAUSAGE |
PACIFIC COAST GRILL - CARDIFF BY THE SEA, CA
PACIFIC COAST GRILL
2526 S COAST HWY 101
CARDIFF, CA 92007
760-479-0721
Our last dinner at Pacific Coast Grill where we sat on the water and enjoyed the sunset was one of the most special dinners of my life. Actually made me put this restaurant on my all time favorite list. While the food was good this time, it did not impress like that evening in 2021. The Sushi Rolls this time did not have much flavor and were pretty disappointing. Loved the fresh Oysters, Lobster and Shrimp Chowder and Bag of Bones. My Wife and Daughter love the Beet and Pear Salad. Service was GREAT on this visit and we had a wonderful time. Love this place!
Click links below to view previous posts on Pacific Coast Grill;
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| PACIFIC COAST GRILL |
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| HIGHWAY 101 IN CARDIFF BY THE SEA |
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| OCEANFRONT PARADISE |
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| PACIFIC COAST GRILL MENU |
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| FRESH OYSTERS |
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| SUSHI ROLLS FOR THE TABLE |
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| BABY BEETS AND PEAR SALAD |
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| LOBSTER AND SHRIMP CHOWDER |
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| BAG OF BONES |
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| A COOL DRINK IS A MUST ON THE BEACH |
CARDIFF CRACK DINNER PARTY
SOMEWHERE IN ENCINITAS
I lived in Cardiff by the Sea for many years prior to the opening of Seaside Market which is now the dealer of Cardiff Crack. This Tri Tip is delicious. We took some home to Hawaii thanks to my friend who made us a To Go package complete with Sliced Pickles, BBQ Sauce, Buns and Fried Onions.
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| CARDIFF CRACK |
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| FIND THE CRACK AT SEASIDE MARKET IN CARDIFF BY THE SEA |
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| CARDIFF CRACK |
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| THE CRACK DEALER DELIVERS |
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CRACK ON THE GRILL |
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| CELEBRATING KELI'S BIRTHDAY |
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| KELI WINE BOTTLED IN 2001 WHEN SHE WAS BORN |
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| A SIGNED DAN MARINO PRINT GIVEN TO ME |
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| WINE AND CRACK IN CARDIFF |
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THE GURHOLT TWINS AND KELI |
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| CARDIFF CRACK SANDWICHES WITH BBQ SAUCE, PICKLES AND FRIED ONIONS |
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