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Monday, June 14, 2021

ALASKA AIRLINES - HONOLULU TO SAN DIEGO

HONOLULU TO SAN DIEGO

I am a Hawaiian Airlines Platinum Member and have a ton of miles with them.  Went to book a trip to California on Hawaiian and the prices were outrageous.  I checked Alaska Airlines and was able to get us three seats together at a much, much lower price.  Only a small bag of chips was served on the flight but they did give us unlimited drinks.  Turns out you can pre-order food online 24 hours before your flight.  The Flight Attendant told us this and then said she had an extra Cheese Plate available for around $8.  We bought it and I enjoyed Cheese and a little vino on the flight.  I asked for a Chardonnay to start and the Attendant asked if I would like two.  Same with the Cabernet I enjoyed later.  Got to say that the service on Alaska Airlines is better than Hawaiian.  The employees seem happier and better trained on customer service.  That is...they act and work as if they care.  Don't get me wrong, I have had great service on Hawaiian but many times they Flight Attendants act as if they are doing you a favor and give the absolute minimum level of service.  The flight was nice and so was the service!

OFF THE ROCK AFTER OVER A YEAR IN COVID CAPTIVITY

COMPLIMENTARY WINE SERVED ON ALASKA

MORE VINO ON THE FIVE HOUR FLIGHT

HELLO SAN DIEGO






 

OUTRIGGER CANOE CLUB

OUTRIGGER CANOE CLUB
2909 KALAKAUA AVENUE
HONOLULU, HI 96815
808-923-1585

In Waikiki, it does not get much better than the Outrigger Canoe Club for a nice view, cocktails and dinner.  The location is spectacular and the food is good.  The oceanfront venue is super casual with most guests wearing shorts, t-shirts and slippers.  It is of course a club that celebrates the water and Hawaii's deep history of water sports and athletes.  I enjoyed the Greek Salmon which was light and delicious.  The Grasshopper Pie with Mint n' Chip Ice Cream was da bomb!  Really enjoy the outdoor views, relaxed vibe and food here.  Might have to join!

GREEK SALMON

OUTRIGGER CANOE CLUB DINING




DINNER ON THE BEACH IN WAIKIKI

 

Wednesday, June 9, 2021

RUTH'S CHRIS WAIKIKI

RUTH'S CHRIS WAIKIKI
226 LEWERS STREET
WAIKIKI, HI 96815
808-440-7910
HOURS:  Monday thru Thursday 4:30PM - 9PM / Friday and Saturday 4PM - 10PM / Sunday 4-9PM

After eating at Ruth's Chris in Downtown Honolulu eight times in a two week period, I decided to change it up and eat at the Waikiki location.  We actually had friends from the mainland staying near the restaurant so we chose to eat in Waikiki.  I normally love the Waikiki location but on this visit the service sucked.  Worst service of any Ruth's Chris I have been to ever.  It was so bad that I wanted to complain but didn't.  Our waiter was out of it and should not have been working there.  The food was good however with me going with my standard Ruth's Chris menu.  Petite Filet, Broccoli and a Wedge Salad.  Add a little vino and I am a happy eater.  Felt bad for our guests as the service did not live up to Ruth's Chris standards.  Great to see Waikiki pumping with tourists again.  The sidewalks and shops were packed and restaurants had lines that were longer than pre-covid days.
Click links below to view previous posts on Ruth's Chris;

PETITE FILET AND CABERNET

SEARED AHI

CALAMARI

CRAB CAKES

WEDGE SALAD

PETITE FILET

CREAMED SPINACH

BROCCOLI, MASHED POTATOES AND RICE

RUTH'S CHRIS ON BEACHWALK VIEW

 

Sunday, June 6, 2021

POST COVID BBQ

DINNER AT HOME

Wow....what an incredible dinner with some friends and my gals.  Amazing spread of food and a lot of Champagne and Wine went down on this night.  Happy to make some of our family favorite dishes for the Miano and McCarthy families.

FRESH AHI SASHIMI WITH AVOCADO

HAWAIIAN STYLE AND KIM CHEE TAKO POKE

PROSCUITTO WRAPPED CANTELOPE

CHEESE AND SALUMI PLATTER

GRILLED ARTICHOKES

POTATO SALAD WITH EGG AND BACON

COLE SLAW

GRILLED CORN

BAKED BEANS WITH ONION, PEPPERS AND BACON

BACON WRAPPED ASPARAGUS

MINI WEDGE SALADS WITH BACON AND BLEU CHEESE

SHRIMP SCAMPI

BAKED SALMON WITH HOLLANDAISE SAUCE

BBQ CHICKEN

GRILLED RIB EYE STEAK

BBQ RIBS

AND OF COURSE...THE DREW BURGER

WHAT A NIGHT OF FOOD, FRIENDS AND WINE

Saturday, June 5, 2021

GRILLED SHUTOME WITH MUSHROOM CREAM SAUCE

DINNER AT HOME

Local fish is scarce in the markets right now in Hawaii.  While we normally have many choices, today there were only two.  One was fresh Shutome (Swordfish) which is a very meaty steak like fish that is mild in flavor.  You really need a good sauce for this fish so I made a Mushroom Cream Sauce with Mushrooms, Shallots, Garlic, Butter, White Wine and 
Cream.  I reduced the sauce down and it came out perfect.  What a perfect match with the Shutome.  This was delicious!

FRESH GRILLED SHUTOME WITH MUSHROOM CREAM SAUCE

FRESH FISH ON THE LANAI

FRESH SHUTOME (SWORDFISH)

 

Friday, June 4, 2021

SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH VEGETABLES

DINNER AT HOME

Made a traditional Shrimp Scampi with White Wine, Butter, Lemon Juice and Crushed Red Pepper Flakes.  In stead of serving over Pasta, I decided to go with all fresh vegetables to stay low carb.  I loved it but my gals wanted Pasta.

SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH VEGETABLES


SHRIMP SCAMPI ON THE LANAI

SHRIMP SCAMPI IS READY

 

TACO TUESDAY BEEF AND AVOCADO TACOS

DINNER AT HOME

I love Taco Tuesdays at home.  Made these absolutely delicious Beef and Avocado Tacos that were packed with flavor.  My Wife has the Tortilla frying down and gets the shells perfectly crispy.  Oh how I love these Tacos!

BEEF AND AVOCADO CRUNCHY TACOS

TRY A BITE

 

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

MEMORIAL DAY BBQ

DINNER AT HOME

Blessed to enjoy some great food with my gals on Memorial Day.  Just the three of us together means so much to me.  Could not ask for anything more except being able to eat half a 
Drew Burger with the bun!

MY DREW BURGER 

I ATE HALF A BURGER WITH THE BUN.  FIRST BUN IN 6 MONTHS

BBQ CHICKEN - I GOT THIS RECIPE DOWN AND IT IS AMAZING

BBQ CORN

POTATO SALAD WITH EGG, BACON AND PICKLED ONIONS

NATHAN'S HOT DOGS ARE A MUST ON MEMORIAL DAY

MEMORIAL DAY BBQ ON THE LANAI

 

SASHIMI PLATTER WITH AVOCADO AND JAPANESE CUCUMBER

APPETIZER AT HOME

Fresh Sashimi and Avocado is our favorite.  My Daughter loves Japanese Cucumbers so I added some to the plate.  What a light, fresh and totally satisfying appetizer to start our Memorial Day BBQ at home.

SASHIMI PLATTER WITH AVOCADO AND JAPANESE CUCUMBER