Indienne: if you visit Chicago, you need to experience Indienne

The ambiance of the restaurant was great, the mixologist serving the table next to me was much louder than my server so I struggled to hear my server. But after a long week, I wanted a meal that was an experience where I didn’t have to think and was just served exquisite thoughtful food, and…

Sushi in Seattle @Japonessa Sushi Cocina

These rolls hit a spot! From left to right: green decadence: tempura’d asparagus and green onion, topped with avocado, cherry tomatoes, sweet chili aioli — absolutely delicious! tofu roll: fried tofu, avocado, cucumber — a good palate cleanser! (The ginger isn’t a cleanser, it’s got its own strong taste) veggie roll: pickled vegetables, avocado, cucumber,…

Indian food in Maui: 2 Options, 1’s really good!

The Kamana Kitchen’s food was really really good Indian food. Unfortunately, there was no chai or chaat. But on an island when you are looking for comfort food, this hits every spot. Monsoon India is the second option, and I wouldn’t recommend it. We went there at night, and it was a bit confusing to…

Make-shift vegetarian dinner at a bar / restaurant in Maui

We drove to the restaurant we wanted to go to, but it was closed for a private event. Then we ended up at this restaurant. The Lava Rock Bar & Grill is a fun spot. They were extremely accommodating a fussy vegetarian. Some fries, mango salsa & chips, Neyon Sausage with steamed veggies and rice,…

Fine Dining Maui: Farm to Table that you can avoid

The risk of fine dining is that sometimes it isn’t fine and not worth the $. In The Wooden Crate’s case, even the drive from Wailea to the restaurant is absolutely not worth it. Driving to the restaurant, being at the restaurant, leaving the restaurant, everything felt like I’m living the Get Out experience. As…

The second-best meal in Maui

A Mediterranean and Italian mix. Unhealthy foods made of bread and cheese with some vegetables and dipping sauces. Everything hit a spot before a long drive.