Good Eats

Whenever I travel to a new city, I’m always on the lookout for something unique to eat that I can’t normally find in town. Sure I may look touristy, talk touristy, and act touristy – but I definitely make it a point to eat locally. As much as possible, I prefer not to dine at chains [although I do like Olive Garden as much as the next person], only because big cities have so much MORE to offer, especially with ethnic cuisine. And considering that Maui doesn’t have much more than Asian, local, and seafood, it’s not that hard to find something new.

The first time I ever tried Indian in Seattle, I was quite apprehensive. It was strange and unfamiliar territory, and so gosh darn… pungent. But after my first bite of garlic naan and lamb korma, needless to say, I was an instant convert! Now, just hearing the word tandoori makes me salivate. Since then, my bf and I have been on a lifelong mission to try anything and everything at least once.

Sooo many of our best travel memories revolve around what we ate. Hence, my first trip to California in March will consist of me eating my weight’s amount of new and good food. I’ve spent hours researching and Yelping various restaurants in San Francisco and I’m as equally excited to sightsee the city Condé Nast named the best for 17 years in a row, as I am to savor each morsel of delicious ethnic fare.

Here are just a few of our hope-to-eats:

Aziza – Moroccan
Burma Superstar – Burmese
Café Jacqueline – French [soufflés]
Kokkari Estiatorio – Greek
Lavash – Persian/Middle Eastern
Paulette – Macarons
Pesce – Mediterranean/Tapas

I’m still on the lookout for quaint breakfast cafes and inexpensive dim sum, but I’m sure we’ll stumble across one or two while exploring town. I secretly wish a SF local/frequenter will stop by and recommend some other local haunts. Please, do divulge!