4.5/5 The Eagle The Galavanting Gastronome 7/13/2022 The #1 non-sponsored restaurant recommendation on Yelp for restaurants within walking distance of Indiana University – IUPUI is The Eagle. So naturally I had to go check out what the hullaballoo is all about. Can I just say that I have never more…
5/5 Made in Italy The Galavanting Gastronome 6/26/2022 I discovered this gem of a restaurant in this unassuming strip mall across from the Auto Mall. It did not disappoint. I don’t usually eat a big lunch, and I’ve been on a kick for burrata, so it was exciting to find…
3/5 FORC – Farmer Ocean Rancher Cook The Galavanting Gastronome 4/22/2022 With a name like that, we were very excited to check out this Waimea (Kamuela) restaurant that shares a parking lot with an unassuming lodge. Reservations were strongly suggested. This was our last night on the island and we…
5/5 Randy's Huli Chicken and Ribs The Galavanting Gastronome 4/22/2022 We were driving to a different restaurant because hubby wanted poke before we head out of Hawai’i. However, one look at the line as we passed on Mamalohoa Highway, and we pulled a U-turn to check out this very popular…
3.5/5 Cafe Pesto, Hilo Bay The Galavanting Gastronome 04/20/2022 We went here because my husband is a fan of Guy Fieri’s Diners Drive Ins and Dives. We ordered the Farmers Market vegetables saffron risotto, Heritage Pork Bolognese and the Luau Personal Wood Fired Pizza. The risotto was perfectly cooked, with…
4/5 Kuleana Rum Shack The Galavanting Gastronome 04/19/2022 Kuleana Rum Shack is best known for its Big Island-made rum agricole; rum made with pressed cane sugar juice instead of molasses. If you think you know Mai Tai – think again. You haven’t had a ‘proper’ Mai Tai, unless you’ve tried…