Tane Vegan Izakaya in Honolulu, HI

Rating: 4/5 Stars To be honest this was my first time trying a completely vegan restaurant and I wasn’t sure what to expect! All I had heard was that this place specialized in vegan sushi and that they were still quite new. Right upon entering, the traditional Japanese style sushi bar was lined with ample…

Hidden House Coffee in Santa Ana, CA

Rating: 5/5 Stars The perfect place to get study and enjoy a delicious cup of coffee!! I was hesitant to try this Hidden House Coffee location after first visiting their Costa Mesa location a few years ago and finding that the seating was limited and the wifi, even more so. After scouting this location on…

Yelp Elite Event: The Mayor’s Table in Newport Beach, CA

All-Inclusive Yelp Elite Dining Experience Crispy California Avocado w/ Calabrian Chili Mayo & Puffed Corn For my first ever Yelp Elite event, I was invited to bring a friend and dine at The Mayor’s Table Pacific Pub + Kitchen in Newport Beach, California. We were given a range of dates and times to choose from,…

Lola’s Cafe in Ladera Ranch, CA

Rating: 5/5 Stars Great place to study or catch up with friends! I stumbled upon this cafe while exploring Mission Viejo and immediately fell in love with their relaxed, laid back atmosphere. Avocado Toast One of the most important things I always look for when searching for a place to study is seating, and this…

Hello Yelp Elite!

This past January, I made it a goal of mine to become a part of Yelp’s infamous “Yelp Elite Squad”. One of my friends Michelle had just been invited to join and was telling me all about the exclusive tastings and special events she had been attending, ranging from yummy tapas at happy hour to…

Yamada Chikara Restaurant in Honolulu, HI

Air-Foamed Warm Potato Potage with Black Truffle & Enoki Mushroom Frozen Gin & Lemon Drink with Chef’s Special Hand-Crafted Olive Beautifully crafted dishes served in a traditional Japanese style course menu. Yamada Chikara is new to Honolulu and replaced the old Japanese restaurant next to Ala Moana that had the large red snapper painted on…

Paris.Hawaii Restaurant in Honolulu, HI

Rating: 4.5/5 Stars  Elegant is the word that resonated with me most after dining at Paris.Hawaii for the first time. I’d heard mixed reviews about Waikiki’s newest restaurant ranging from out of this world and so worth waiting in line to pretty but meh. The restaurant is located in a refurbished apartment complex in the…

Akira Japanese Restaurant in Honolulu, HI

Rating: 4.5/5 Stars  Delicious, authentic Japanese cuisine at an amazing price! Akira is new to Honolulu and opened just 6 months ago during the summer of 2018. The chef who opened this restaurant trained at the infamous Nadaman restaurant in Tokyo and brought the same level of elevated yet simple delicacy to Akira that I…

Hawai’i: Lieutalica’s Favorite Food Dives

A list of foodie favorites by your favorite stylish local~ Categories Include: Breakfast Acai Bowls Lunch / Dinner Poke Bowls Shaved Ice Local Treats BREAKFAST: Koko Head Café Local, elevated spins on classic breakfasts ( & alcohol!) Lieutalica’s Favorites: Breakfast Bibimbap, Koko Moco, Eggs Haloa, Cornflake French Toast   ARVO Cafe One of the newest…