Maui: Mama's Fish House

"People will travel anywhere for good food, it's crazy." -Rene Redzepi

Someone's excited for the food... 

 Lobster Guacamole

Wasabi Crusted Calamari

 Whole Opakapaka

 Grilled Ahi

 Mama's Stuffed Mahimahi & Lobster Tail

 Traditional Hawaiian Platter - Grilled Mahimahi, Wild Boar, Octopus Luau, Ahi Poke and Taro

 Fresh Coconut 

I like to do my research on restaurants and food before every trip and Mama's Fish House was the one restaurant I wanted to try in Maui. I tried to make reservations on Open Table but they were fully booked for the next 8 weeks, so I ended up emailing the restaurant and they were kind enough to book us an early dinner right before our flight back home. It worked out great since Mama's is located close to the airport. When we first arrived, I was already in awe of the beautiful beach property, which includes both a restaurant and hotel. The food was amazing! Definitely the best restaurant we visited in Maui. We ordered dishes such as Lobster Guacamole, Wasabi Crusted Calamari, Stuffed Mahimahi, the Traditional Hawaiian platter and a Whole Opakapaka. The food was expensive but it was well worth it. Couldn't picture a better way to end the trip!

Maui: Lahaina Fish Co.

"Not all those who wander are lost." -J.R.R. Tolkien

 Coconut Lobster Skewers with sweet chili pineapple-lime sauce

 Mac Nut Crusted Mahimahi with a coconut ginger beurre blanc and sweet chili drizzle over Molokai sweet potato mash

 Ahi Poke Tacos with edamame guacamole, grape tomato, cabbage and ancho chile crema

 Seared Pepper Scallops with mushrooms, soy sake butter sauce and tobiko

The Lahaina Fish Co. is one of many restaurants located on busy Front Street in Lahaina. The seafood is fresh and their view of the ocean and Maui sunset is absolutely gorgeous. Try the Coconut Lobster Skewers, Seared Pepper Scallops and Ahi Poke Tacos.

Maui: Sansei

 "The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page." -St. Augustine

Panko-Crusted Fresh Ahi Sashimi - ahi tuna wrapped with arugula and spinach, panko crusted and flash fried, served with a soy wasabi butter sauce

Ahi Poke - sweet Maui onions, wakame and kaiware sprouts in a spicy poke sauce

Mango Crab Salad Hand Roll - mango, blue crab, fresh greens & crunchy peanuts, wrapped in mamenori, with a sweet Thai chili vinaigrette

“69” Roll - California roll topped with broiled unagi, masago & unagi drizzle

We couldn't have asked for a better first meal in Maui than dining at Sansei. We stayed at the Kapalua Villas so this restaurant was conveniently located at our resort. The staff was friendly (for the record, so is everyone else in Maui) and the food was delicious. Highlight dishes included the Ahi Poke (a Hawaiian staple). Panko-Crusted Fresh Ahi Sashimi, Mango Crab Salad Hand Roll, the buttery-melt-in-your-mouth Cod and the "69" Roll.

Paris: Croque Madame

Croque Madame - Cheese, Tomato & Ham Grilled on Toast w/ a Fried Egg 

Champagne Flavoured Foie Gras with Fig Chutney & Toast

It was a gloomy day in Paris and we just left Coco Chanel's apartment at 31 Rue Cambon. We ended up at a lovely cafe located at the Royal Saint Honore Hotel. The Croque Madame was delightful, more dishes should be topped with a fried egg. We also got our first taste of Parisian foie gras and it was lovely. It's not everyday you get to shop at the first Chanel store and dine on Champagne flavoured foie gras. 

#ParisLife

Paris: Latin Quarter

Pop is more expensive than Wine. Drink up.

Mussels in a Cream Sauce

Escargot = Snails

The French love their Escargot!

Duck a l'Orange - Roasted Duck with an Orange Sauce

Crème Brûlée = Burnt Cream

My favourite dessert!

Gelato

If you are ever in Paris, you must dine in the Latin Quarter. Everyone knows how expensive the City of Light can be but here's a really good tip, you can get a three course dinner for 15 Euros. Yes I said three courses and yes I said 15 Euros. We feasted on French favourites like Escargot, Duck a l'Orange and Crème Brûlée. I know some people may not like the thought of eating snails but they were delicious.

Paris, Je T'aime.

Paris: Steak Frites

Steak Frites and the Eiffel Tower.

A perfect first night in the City of Light.