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A few more highlights from our brief visit to Kaui last fall. We liked what we saw so much that we've already returned in 2026. I'll be working on a few new stories for the blog this month. Stay tuned! 🌴😎

Kauai Coffee Company plantation - cold brew and a fantastic peaberry coffee cookie

Cheeseburgers, macadamia nut cookies, and Maui Brewing Co. beer on a catamaran cruise with Capt. Andy's Na Pali Kauai of Kauai's Na Pali Coast. ⛵️

HOLEY GRAIL made with taro

IMUA Coffee Roasters Early Riser with Konya Espressolab, oat milk, Kauai honey, cinnamon

Chocolate coconut macaroon pie The Right Slice in Kaua’i

I ate my way through New Orleans' MICHELIN Guide restaurants. Here's where I’d go back first.

Where I Ate From the Michelin Guide in New Orleans On a recent trip to New Orleans, I ate at eight restaurants recognized by the Michelin Guide, including the city's only two-star restaurant.

Kicked off our return to Honolulu with dinner at Senia, and it set the bar high.

This Chinatown spot strikes a balance: polished but relaxed, with 80s throwbacks playing while thoughtful food comes out of the kitchen.

Highlights:
• Smoked ahi ci**rs (a must-order signature)
• Corn fritters with parmesan, limu, and chili—simple, done really well
• Hamachi tataki that lets the fish speak for itself
• Bone marrow with oxtail marmalade and Hawaiian sweet rolls if you’re feeling indulgent

We skipped alcohol and went with their NA drinks—both the Plantation Iced Tea and The Garden with Seedlip Drinks were refreshing.

Finished with a layered chocolate mousse with chocolate buttercake, macadamia dentelle, and milk sorbet.

If you’re planning where to eat on Oahu, this is a strong place to start.

📍 Senia — Honolulu Chinatown

📸 Kelly Lemons