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I came across this post on the 'Evil Mad Scientist" blog and thought it'd be useful to anyone interested in a South Indian Eatery. Enjoy.
Posted by Nate at 11:22 AM | Comments (1)
Some friends of mine came back to Pittsburgh to visit, so Julie and I went down to Peter’s Pub to watch the game. This was the weekend ending finals week for the students at the University of Pittsburgh, so the bar was quite full. Given its proximity to Pitt campus, it is no surprise the bar was filled mostly with college aged people, and most sporting Steeler’s colors. The bar itself is what I would call “Upscale College”, it isn’t going to impress many, but it isn’t a dive and the prices are reasonable. I would take my mother here and not be ashamed. (Conveniently she is a Steeler’s fan) And for watching a game, there are plenty of TVs, so “da game” can be seen from just about any seat in the house.
Peter’s has an “Upscale College” array of beer as well. They have the student favorites, but also have Sam Adam’s and other big name craft brewed beers. While drinking several brews, we grew a mighty hunger. We scoured the menu and were pleased they did have one vegan item, a Veggie Wrap. So we each ordered that with a side of fries.
The wrap was served warm which was surprising. It was good and the fries were excellent. I would and already have been back again, for a Steeler’s game.
Peter’s Pub
116 Oakland Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 681-7465
Posted by Nate at 09:44 PM | Comments (0)
Pacific'O is a very sleek modern restaurant down on the far end of Lahaina from where we were staying. The restaurant itself is very open. This allows a fresh breeze off the ocean and if you time it right a great time to watch the sunset to the west. There is also ample outside seating. This was not an option for us, as there was a light drizzle going on as we walked into the restaurant. There is also ample parking in the vicinity of the establishment.
Julie and I shared a really surprising appetizer, the Spring Roll wraps. Unlike ordinary spring rolls, these were served in a lettuce and herb pocket. You can see them below.
There were not a lot of vegan options on the menu so Julie and I both had the Blackened Tofu. It is one of the best tofu dishes I have ever had. "Blackened" did not mean what I thought it would, as the tofu was not black at all. It was encrusted with spices and was prepared in a way that it was extremely tender and tasty. I would wager that a meat eater would enjoy this meal very much. This dish also marks one of the few times I have had quinoa in a restaurant setting.
The service at the Pacific'O was also top notch. Really excellent in their knowledge of the food, how it could be modified to accommodate our diet and their willingness to do so.
Having had nothing but praise for the establishment, I do have to tell you this is not a cheap place to eat. Our entrees were $30 each, and we had an appetizer and drinks. This put our romantic dinner for two close to the ~$100 mark. Its not awful, but its probably best that you are aware that the great atmosphere and service aren't free.
Pacific'O
505 Front street
Lahina, Maui, HI 96761
(808) 667-4341
Posted by Nate at 10:45 PM | Comments (0)
Before our trip to Maui, Julie and I saw an amazing challenge on the Food Network, entitled "Flying Knives." This challenge introduced us to a style of cooking known as Teppanyaki. We also noted that one of the contestants, Kalae Tanaka, happened to be a cook on the island of Maui. We looked up his restaurant and were pleasantly surprised to find it was in the resort next to ours, the very one Julie's sister was staying in.
For those who do not know, as I did not, Teppanyaki is the style of cooking made famous by the Benihana chain of restaurants. This features a large griddle, surrounded by table space and chairs.
In the process of cooking an amazing meal on the grill for you, the Teppanyaki chef will strike up conversation and perform amazing feats of cooking. Examples of this include tossing shrimp with their spatula, tossing eggs and cracking them on the edge of their spatula, or the always impressive onion volcano!
Julie and I both had the Teppan Tofu, which was served with Edamame, miso soup, grilled vegetables, rice, and a sorbet dessert. A warning to vegans, the miso soup contains fish broth, so we opted to have more edamame instead.
Teppanyaki Dan's
2605 Kaanapali Pkwy
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 661-0031
Posted by Nate at 08:09 PM | Comments (0)