Roses Luxury Review & Photos

My wife and I are here in Washington, DC for a month, and felt it was time to dine at our first Michelin restaurant since we don’t have any in Hawaii. I glanced at a list of Michelin-starred restaurants in the city and was surprised to find several. I wanted a fun vibe and a … Read more

Orchids Restaurant Review & Photos

For our first wedding anniversary, my wife and I wanted to have dinner somewhere nice. We initially wanted to go to La Mer, but the restaurant was booked, so we chose the well-reviewed Orchids restaurant inside Halekulani Hotel. We dined on a Monday, so it was easy to get a reservation. I made sure to … Read more

53 By The Sea Review & Photos

For my wife’s birthday, I treated her to 53 By The Sea, a fine-dining restaurant in Honolulu, Hawaii. We’ve lived here for four years, and I figured we should start dining at “bucket list” restaurants. Read on for our experience, photos, and whether it’s worth it for the price. Reservations I easily made a reservation … Read more