Archive for November, 2011

Happy birthday to me!

Andre took me out to a nice dinner at Michel’s at the Colony Surf for my birthday.  Michel’s is fancy French restaurant situated right on the beach overlooking the ocean at the edge of Waikiki.  The restaurant was open air and they sat us by the window for the sunset seating.  Unfortunately, it was cloudy so we weren’t able to see the sunset, however we still had a great time since the food and service were amazing!  (more…)

Shortplate (aka beef belly), tomato salad, mullet

We were graciously invited to dinner last night by Helen, who we know from work.  Turns out Helen is a foodie!  I will have to go out with her more now.  So Helen invited us to Plancha, which is a pop-up restaurant by Chef Robert McGee.  Plancha is located at Morning Glass Coffee & Cafe in Manoa, only has dinner service and only on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.  Unfortunately, the last dinner service is scheduled for November 16, 2011.  Andre and I were so happy we were able to catch it during its run!  (more…)

Shredded beef

I had a craving for Chipotle Mexican Grill the other day.  I usually get a burrito with barbacoa, black beans, rice, sour cream, cheese, medium salsa, and guacamole.  Sometimes I will switch it up and get the burrito bowl instead with pretty much the same ingredients.  It is delicious!  Unfortunately, Chipotle does not have a restaurant here in Hawaii.  Why, Chipotle, why??  So, the next best thing is Taco Del Mar, which Andre and I had for lunch one day because there is one by the office.  Sadly, it was not the same.  So what did I do?  Found a recipe online and made the Chipotle barbacoa beef myself!  (more…)