Julian Serrano @ Aria

For a ladies' date with my friend, we went to Julian Serrano at the Aria to try some Spanish Tapas:

A lovely set up

Saute Mushrooms- Hedge hog mushrooms, tomato
confit, and garlic demi. These mushrooms had a really
meaty texture, can't believe they were mushrooms!

Brava Potatoes- These crisp potatoes
were quite addicting.

Vegan Gazpacho- A Spanish chilled tomato-based soup. Before I
ate the soup, I was instructed to eat that gazpacho ball on the spoon.
Right when I ate that ball, it felt like a yolk exploded in my mouth...
The reaction on my face amused my friend and our server haha.
I liked it, I just didn't expect that explosion!

Mediterranean Bass- with donostiarra sauce,
tomato confit, arbol chili, and garlic.

Churros- To be honest I was a bit reluctant to try overpriced churros.
I guess I'm just used to churros for $1 or $2 at a carnival or theme park.
Our waiter convinced us to try it and I'm glad he did!
The churros were perfectly crisp and not greasy.
They come with spicy hot chocolate as a dip, but Reggie requested
caramel to also come w/ the churros.

I recommend trying a wine to accompany these tapas, I promise you its so worth it!

Dirt Dog

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Herbs & Rye

After driving pass by Herbs & Rye for many years I finally went in to see what all the hype was about this place. They serve classic cocktails that were popular during the Prohibition Era and before that time like the Gothic Age (unknown-1865) and Golden Age (1865-1900): Here's an example of of some of the drinks: I loved all the drinks they made, wasn't disappointed with any of them: Herbs & Rye also serves Italian food like flatbreads , pasta, and they're known for the steaks they cook, I'll try some next time! I only had the appetite to drink: I really enjoyed my time here especially the atmosphere of a " speakeasy feel". They get busy during the weekends so if you plan to dine in, make a reservation !

Hana Hou

During the last week of May, Bronsen and I went to Hawaii (my third trip) for vacation / family time / to eat! From my experience so far from eating Hawaiian local food, it consist an influential mix of traditional Hawaiian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino, Polynesian, Portuguese, and American foods. If you're fond of any those ethnic foods like me, its like food heaven in Hawaii! We flew on our favorite airline, Hawaiian Airlines . Bronsen was hoping to get a nice meal than a snack because he always has a big appetite. His wish came true, the complimentary meal came with pasta with vegetables and vinegar dressing: and a big brownie!: Hawaiian Airlines going green: One night I was craving for saimin (ramen) noodles and spam musubi , a popular Hawaiian snack simply made with a block of rice, topped with a slice of spam, and wrapped in dried seaweed. Unfortunately, you can't see the noodles, its covered by the pork. I think there was more meat than the noodles! Hawa

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