Avignon

FUUD: Cafe Miro in Kaimuki

It’s that restaurant I’ve always wanted to try — but never got around to it.Until tonight.We were going to check out J2, JJ’s Bistro’s new restaurant in Kaimuki, but the wait was too long and, frankly, we weren’t into the…

Top 10 best memories of Europe

It’s nearly impossible to narrow down my favorite 10 things I saw, did and ate in Europe.There were just too many.From seeing the famous Rosetta Stone in the British Museum to noshing on paprika-flavored chips (or crisps) while waiting for…

DISH DOES EUROPE: Leaving Avignon

I’ll be honest. I didn’t know much about Avignon, France until I got here.And even now, I don’t feel like I truly understand the city’s place in European history.Here’s all I know: the small city about three hours south of…

DISH DOES EUROPE: Avignon

After just about an entire day of traveling — including two train rides from Paris to Avignon, I finally got to step off a moving object and breathe in the air of France.Which was a strange mix of cigarettes and…