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.

Semma is a glorious alternative to Rahi

The last 10 years have seen contemporary / modern Indian take over NYC in a truly truly glorious way. It has always made me proud to see these restaurants come up and be loved by Indian, non-Indians, and American-born Indians. Semma opened right after I left NYC and moved to Seattle. (Can’t wait to come…

Mana: The best restaurant in Seattle is not in Seattle

Leavenworth is a German town 90 minutes drive from Seattle downtown. And it is the best restaurant out here. Mana is exquisite, New York City exquisite. The décor is subtle but it’s pronounced minimalist; the open kitchen is calm yet busy; and the plates of food coming to your table are a synchronized parade. Having…