DORAKU TAKE OUT

DORAKU

DINNER AT HOME

I had reservations at Morimoto Asia for my Wife's birthday but after a day of sightseeing with family and a big lunch she asked me to cancel our reservation so we could stay home.  Without her knowing, I jumped on BiteSquad and ordered Sushi from Doraku to be delivered promptly at 7PM.  Doraku and BiteSquad delivered on time and the food was great.  I just had to plate the dishes so they were not served in the plastic containers.  Actually was a great evening followed by an old movie.

Click links below to view previous posts on Doraku;

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/search?q=doraku

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2013/09/doraku-revisited.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2013/06/doraku-kakaako-honolulu.html

DORAKU TAKE OUT AT HOME

MISO SOUP

HAMACHI CARPACCIO

 ULTIMATE SPICY TUNA ROLL

HAMACHI GARLIC ROLL (LEFT) AND BLACK PEPPERED AHI ROLL (RIGHT)

 GOD OF FIRE "KAGU-TSUCHI" ROLL

GRILLED HAMACHI KAMA

VALENTINE'S DAY DINNER

VALENTINE'S DAY

DINNER AT HOME

My lovely Bride requested dinner at home for Valentine's Day.  She surprised me by saying she wanted French Fries for an appetizer and a Pasta dish for the entree.  I did as she asked and made French Fries using our Air Fryer.  They came out super crunchy and delicious.  I made one of her favorite Pasta dishes which is Tagliatelle with Onion, Mushroom and Garlic.  To make it special I added a little Lobster Tail.  After this meal we watched Ford vs Ferrari at home.  I really would not want to be anywhere else for Valentine's Day.  Blessed.

Click link below to view the recipe for this pasta dish;

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2019/06/pasta-with-roasted-tomatoes-and-onion.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2019/09/tagliatelle-with-roasted-tomatoes-and.html

TAGLIATELLE WITH ONION, MUSHROOM, GARLIC AND A LOBSTER TAIL

HOMEMADE FRENCH FRIES

CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES WITH WHIPPED CREAM

SAMMY'S BEACH BAR AND GRILL

SAMMY'S BEACH BAR AND GRILL

KAHULUI AIRPORT

1 LANUI CIRCLE

KAHULUI, HI 96732

808-877-5858

HOURS:  Daily 8AM - 10PM

www.sammysbeachbarandgrill.com/locations/maui/

www.yelp.com/biz/sammys-beach-bar-and-grill-kahului-2

www.facebook.com/pages/Sammy-Hagars-Beach-Bar-and-Grill/192879394092523

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

I often pop into Sammy's at the Kahului airport when catching flights home from Maui.  There is a bartender that works here that is incredible.  Always welcoming me and serving a drink without me even asking.  On this visit I decided to grab a quick lunch while sitting in the outdoor patio.  Ordered Fish Tacos which were around $21.  The Tacos were excellent because the fish was fresh.  Could not understand why they put Spring Mix lettuce on the tacos.  Really added nothing to the texture of flavor.  If they would have put Cabbage in the Tacos they would be one thousand times better.  For $21 these should "rock".

FISH TACOS

MARIPOSA

MARIPOSA

NEIMAN MARCUS

ALA MOANA SHOPPING CENTER

1450 ALA MOANA BLVD

HONOLULU, HI 96814

808-951-3420

HOURS:  Monday thru Thursday/Sunday 11AM - 8PM / Friday and Saturday 11AM - 9PM

www.neimanmarcus.com/restaurants/honolulu%20/hi/mariposa/honolulu

www.yelp.com/biz/mariposa-neiman-marcus-honolulu-5

Enjoyed a nice business lunch at Mariposa.  Hadn't been in this place for years and when we arrived it was packed for lunch.  The wait was 45 minutes at 11:30 am so we opted to sit at the bar.  Food and service were good but the place is a bit expensive,  My Scallops were $30.  Cannot resist the Popovers with Butter here.  They are so good. 

Click link below to view previous post on Mariposa; 

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/search?q=mariposa

MARIPOSA

A COMPLIMENTARY CUP OF CHICKEN BROTH WITH YOUR MEAL

THE POPOVERS

WARM AND DELICIOUS

SCALLOPS

FURAKAKE CRUSTED FRESH CATCH

GRILLED MAHI MAHI WITH VEGETABLES

GRILLED MAHI MAHI WITH VEGETABLES

DINNER AT HOME

Wanted to make my Wife a light and healthy dinner so I picked up some super fresh Mahi Mahi for only $5 for two pieces.  Grilled the Mahi Mahi and made a Garlic, White Wine and Butter Sauce.  Placed the Mahi on a bed of fresh vegetables that I sautéed with a little Garlic and Butter.  This was absolutely fantastic.  Sooo good!!!

MAHI MAHI WITH VEGETABLES

CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM LETTUCE WRAPS

 CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM LETTUCE WRAPS

DINNER AT HOME

Wanted to make my Wife dinner and she insisted that I use up some leftover Rotisserie Chicken and Crimini Mushrooms in the refrigerator.  Decided to make Lettuce Wraps.  We had Carrots, Celery and Onion too so I threw those in the mix.  Sautéed everything up and seasoned with Soy Sauce and Sriracha Sauce.  Topped with Green Onion.  Absolutely delicious

CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM LETTUCE WRAPS

TOPPED

TOPPED

66 N. HOTEL STREET

HONOLULU, HI 96817

808-545-7997

HOURS:  Mon thru Wed 11AM - 2PM / Thursday and Friday 11AM -2PM, 5PM - 10PM

                 Saturday 5PM - 10PM / Closed Sunday

www.toppedhi.com

www.yelp.com/biz/topped-honolulu-2

www.facebook.com/toppedhi/

www.instagram.com/toppedhi/

Loved my lunch at Topped in Downtown Honolulu.  The atmosphere out back on the patio, service and food were all excellent.  Started with the Mandoo which is stuffed with Pork and Kimchi.  While these are fried, they are light and fresh.  The Poke was delicious but I am not a fan of mayonnaise over fresh Ahi Tuna.  Had good flavor though.  The Bibimbap with Spicy Pork was delicious.  Love the mix of Pork and Vegetables.  Just enough rice on the bottom too.  Really good food but my friend said this location will close on February 17, 2020.  Recommend going to their Waikiki location.

TOPPED

TOPPED DOWNTOWN LOCATION

INDOOR DINING ROOM

BEAUTIFUL OUTDOOR PATIO IN THE MIDDLE OF CHINATOWN

RELAXING BACK HERE 

TOPPED MENU

MANDOO

LIGHT AND DELICIOUS PORK AND KIMCHEE FILLING

POKE

VEGGIES SERVED WITH MEAL 

MISO SOUP

BIBIMBAP WITH SPICY PORK

SHREDDED CHICKEN AND BEAN TOSTADAS

SHREDDED CHICKEN AND BEAN TOSTADAS

DINNER AT HOME

Last week was my week with my Wife cooking some of my favorite meals.  This week is her week so I asked her what she wanted for dinner.  We had half of a Rotisserie Chicken in the refrigerator and she said to make something using the Chicken so she could empty the fridge.  I made Shredded Chicken and Bean Tostadas which we both love.  Fried the Corn Tortillas and then covered it with heated Refried Beans.  Added a layer of Shredded Chicken that I hand shredded from the breast meat.  I sauted the chicken with Mexican Stewed Tomatoes and Green Chilis to add flavor.  Topped with Lettuce, Cheese and fresh Pico de Gallo.  Delicious!

SHREDDED CHICKEN AND BEAN TOSTADA

BEEF WELLINGTON DINNER

BEEF WELLINGTON

DINNER AT HOME

 My Wife made me an incredible meal that was off the charts beautiful and delicious.  Better than any restaurant and in the comfort of home.  Started with a chilled Shrimp and Crab Cocktail that was delicious.  The main course was a homemade Beef Wellington with a Green Peppercorn Cognac Sauce.  The Beef Filet was wrapped in Puff Pastry and filled with a Liver Pate and Mushroom mixture that made this a steak to remember.  Proscuitto Wrapped Asparagus and buttery potatoes on the side.   So blessed to enjoy a meal like this at home and a Wife who cares and takes pride in making everything so perfect.  Heck even the Beef Wellington had a leaf top on the Puff Pastry.

BEEF WELLINGTON

SHRIMP AND CRAB COCKTAIL

BEEF WELLINGTON

PERFECTLY COOKED STEAK

LIVER PATE AND MUSHROOM FILLING ON TOP OF FILET


FACETIME WITH OUR DAUGHTER WAS THE BEST

AND MY FAVORITE ICE CREAM FOR DESSERT!

ALASKAN KING CRAB DINNER

 ALASKAN KING CRAB 

DINNER AT HOME

My third night of favorite meals is Alaskan King Crab.  This crab was so sweet and delicious that butter was not required.  Started the meal with some fresh Sashimi which was off the hook fresh.

One of my favorite meals in the world.  #happy.  #blessed!

 

ALASKAN KING CRAB DINNER

 

 

SASHIMI APPETIZER