WILD ALASKAN SALMON WITH HOLLANDAISE SAUCE

DINNER AT HOME

One of my all-time favorite dinners with Wild Alaskan Salmon caught by our friends and brought back to Hawaii.  I first was introduced to this dish over 30 years ago when I first ever visited Hawaii.  The New Otani Hotel in Waikiki served this for breakfast and I became addicted.  Still enjoying it til this day!

WILD ALASKAN SALMON WITH HOLLANDAISE SAUCE

 

JOLLIBEE FRIED CHICKEN

LUNCH IN MAUI

Spending a lot of days in Maui as we prepare to open our new showroom and warehouse in Kahului.  Have been treating the contractors and staff Pizza day after day so I switched it up and ordered Jollibee Fried Chicken.  Damn this is some of the best Fried Chicken ever.  Love the Spicy version with their peppery gravy.  If you have not tried Jollibee Chicken you are missing out.  CAUTION:  This chicken can become addicting.

https://www.jollibeefoods.com/

JOLLIBEE FRIED CHICKEN

 

ALASKA HALIBUT WITH BROWN BUTTER SAUCE

DINNER AT HOME

Our friends went fishing in Alaska and brought us back Halibut and Salmon.  This Halibut with Brown Butter Sauce was super delicious!

ALASKA HALIBUT WITH BROWN BUTTER SAUCE

SAMMY'S BEACH SALAD - KAHULUI, MAUI

SAMMY'S BEACH BAR & GRILL

KAHULUI AIRPORT

1 LANUI CIRCLE

KAHULUI, HI

808-877-5858

https://www.sammysbeachbarandgrill.com/locations/maui/

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

Whenever I have time leaving Kahului airport, I love eating the Beach Salad at Sammy's Beach Bar & Grill.  One of my all-time favorite salads.  Always fresh, chilled and served with the best dressing ever!

SAMMY'S BEACH SALAD

CARNE ASADA BURRITO

DINNER AT HOME

Made Carne Asada Burritos for Taco Tuesday to change it up a bit.  Guacamole, Carne Asada, Onion, Cilantro and Hot Sauce with a low carb Flour Tortilla.  Yummy and as good as San Diego Burritos!

CARNE ASADA BURRITO

GARLIC AHI

DINNER AT HOME

Super fresh local Hawaiian Ahi with lots of garlic.  Gotta love this!

GARLIC AHI

COOKED RARE WHICH IS THE BEST

 

SPICY RIGATONI ALLA VODKA SAUCE WITH LOBSTER

DINNER AT HOME

Decided to kick up my delicious Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka Sauce with a nice lobster tail.  

Delicious Sunday dinner at home.  Very blessed.

Click link below for my Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka Sauce recipe;

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2024/01/spicy-rigatoni-alla-vodka.html

 

FETE HAWAII

FETE HAWAII

2 N. HOTEL ST

HONOLULU, HI

808-369-1390

https://www.fetehawaii.com

https://www.yelp.com/biz/fete-hawaii-honolulu

https://www.instagram.com/fetehawaii/?hl=en

Booked a reservation at Fete on a Saturday night before seeing a show at the Hawaii Theatre.  This is the perfect pre-theatre restaurant as it is only a block from the theatre.  The place was packed at 5pm and we were seated in the back at a high top table along the window with a view of the kitchen.  This was cool because you could see and hear every order being placed and watch the chefs work in harmony to get everything out efficiently.  Pretty amazing to see just three people putting out all the food.  They really work well together.  We had an excellent waiter that while very busy kept us happy.  We started with the Crispy Shrimp which are served whole including the head.  Deep fried, topped with aioli and served with at Tomato Sauce.  I don't care for aioli on Shrimp and the Tomato Sauce was very bland.  These would be much better with a bolder sauce.  Our next dish was on the Special Menu and it sounded amazing when the waiter described it.  Turned out to be fried balls of rice with again that bland Tomato Sauce.  Not my fave.  My Wife enjoyed the Korean Bavette which I also tried and it was delicious. This dish was full of flavor and a nice kick of spicy heat. Served with Ginger Fried Rice and an Egg.  I went with the Pasta Special which was Lasagna.  

Very nicely made but very bland.  There was not much flavor.

Overall food was just ok.  Nothing I would come back for again.

Click links below to view previous posts on Fete Hawaii.

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2022/06/fete.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2017/05/fete.html

FETE HAWAII

FETE HAWAII - DOWNTON ON CORNER OF HOTEL AND NUUANU

FETE HAWAII MENU

OUR TABLE HAD VIEW OF KITCHEN

CRISPY SHRIMP

THIS WAS A SPECIAL AND DON'T KNOW THE NAME OF IT

KOREAN BAVETTE

LASAGNA 

DINNER BEFORE THE SHOW AT FETE HAWAII

 

CARNE ASADA STREET TACOS

LUNCH AT HOME

Put in another 5 hours work on Saturday and came home to these delicious Carne Asada Street Tacos.  Tastes as good as Mexico!  Low carb Ala Madre low carb Corn Tortillas of course.

CARNE ASADA STREET TACOS

THESE CARNE ASADA STREET TACOS ARE LEGIT!

 

BBQ PORK CHOP WITH FINADENE SAUCE

DINNER AT HOME

Came home from a long day in Maui to this delicious dinner.  Thick Pork Chop marinated in Mama Sita's Sauce and grilled on the BBQ.  Served with an incredible delicious and spicy Finadene Sauce which I love.  This is one of my fave dinners.

BBQ PORK CHOPS

CHICKEN CUTLET CAESAR SALAD

DINNER AT HOME

I was totally surprised how goof this dish was.  My Wife lightly breaded the Chicken with Parmesan Cheese and Bread Crumbs and then baked it in the oven.  Served with a delicious Caesar Salad with homemade dressing.  Chicken and Salad were fantastic!

CHICKEN CUTLET CAESAR SALAD

SPICY PORK WITH GREEN BEANS

DINNER AT HOME

My Wife makes this dish so well that it is now a family favorite.  The spice level is high and it becomes addicting because the flavors are so good.  Love it!

SPICY PORK WITH GREEN BEANS

 

SAMMY'S BEACH SALAD WITH ONO

SAMMY'S BEACH BAR & GRILL

KAHULUI AIRPORT

1 LANUI CIRCLE

KAHULUI, HI

808-877-5858

https://www.sammysbeachbarandgrill.com/locations/maui/

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

I don't like to leave the Maui airport without enjoying one of my favorite salads ever.  Sammy's Beach Salad with fresh Hawaiian Ono is delicious.  The dressing is amazing and the combination of flavors always satisfies me.  I have been eating this salad for years and still love it!

SAMMY'S BEACH SALAD WITH FRESH ONO

 

MARGOTTO HAWAII

MARGOTTO HAWAII

514 PIIKOI STREET

HONOLULU, HI

808-592-8500

https://www.margotto-hawaii.com/

https://www.yelp.com/biz/margotto-hawaii-honolulu

https://www.instagram.com/margotto.hawaii/?hl=en

https://www.facebook.com/margotto.hawaii/

Right now, Margotto Hawaii is my favorite restaurant on Oahu.  Cannot get these delicious Pastas out of my mind.  When you come here, you cannot eat just one.  You really need to try them all.  We eat family style so everyone can enjoy a few bites of many dishes.  I like to start dinner here with a little champagne and then move to a nice Red Wine when the pastas are served.  Love beginning the meal with the Caviar Monaka Luxe.  I don't eat the top shell anymore because I want more of the Caviar flavor over the Rice Wafer.  Moving on, the Miyazaki A5 Wagyu Tartare is the perfect dish to enjoy.  The egg yolk takes this dish over the top.  I avoid Truffles on this just because I want the full flavor of the A5 Wagyu to shine.

Next up must always be the Foie Gras Cheese Risotto.  It is so good that I damn near licked the bowl.  This dish is elevated to incredible with the addition of Truffles which are shaved table side.  Now for the Pastas.  My Wife loves the Cacio Pepe and always orders it with Truffles.  This pasta is perfect and delicious.  I have come to love the Bolognese which is packed with flavor.  The Arrabbiata with a touch of heat is also a fave.  My Wife won't let me order the Carbonara which is one of my favorite pastas because they add cream to the sauce which in her mind is an absolute no no.  I agree but remember it is still pretty good.  The Australian Duck with Foie Gras is always a winner.  Some of the best Duck we have ever eaten.  Never tough or gamey.  Service amazing with Lee always suggesting some great Champagnes and Wines.  

Click links below to view previous posts on Margotto Hawaii;

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2024/05/margotto-hawaii.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2024/04/margotto-hawaii.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2024/03/margotto-hawaii.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2022/06/margotto-hawaii.html

MARGOTTO HAWAII

MARGOTTO HAWAII MENU

BLACK TRUFFLES ARE READY

CAVIAR MONAKA LUXE

HAPPY AT MARGOTTO HAWAII

M

MIYAZAKI A5 WAGYU TARTARE 

THE YOLK WITH MIYAZAKI A5 WAGYU

TARTARE ON TOAST

FOIE GRAS CHEESE  RISOTTO

TRUFFLE INFUSED GRATAN STYLE MASHED POTATO WITH GRUYERE AND FONTINA

ADDED TRUFFLES TO THE POTATOES

MOVING FROM CHAMPAGNE TO A NICE RED WINE WITH LEE

THE GIRLS ARE READY FOR SOME PASTA

ARRABBIATA PASTA

BOLOGNESE PASTA

CACIO PEPE PASTA

TRUFFLES ON THE CACIO PEPE IS A MUST

AUSTRALIAN DUCK WITH FOIE GRAS

DUCK AND FOIE GRAS IS SO GOOD!

HOMEMADE VANILLA ICE CREAM WITH
WHITE TRUFFLE HONEY AND MORE TRUFFLES

THE OWNER SAID HI