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Sarento’s
Top of the “I”
Ilikai Hotel Nikko
1777 Ala Moana
Boulevard
Honolulu, HI
Phone: (808) 955-5559
Dinner: $35
Dock
at Ala Wai Harbor and prepare to indulge. In fact, a day-long dinner may
not be a bad idea. Absolutely sinful Italian fare featuring everything
from lobster ravioli to osso bucco. Complement dinner with a selection
from the largest on-site wine collection in Hawaii. To work off your meal,
join the lively crowd on the dance floor.
Claim
to Fame: nine different homemade pastas. Also, an unbelievable view featuring
the city, ocean, and Diamond Head.
The
Chart Room
Land’s End
Resort
4786 Homer Spit
Road
Homer, AK
Phone: (907) 235-0400
Lunch: $10; dinner:
$15 to $20
A dock
is located just two blocks away at the Homer Boat Harbor. The Chart Room
sits on the tip of Homer Spit, arguably Alaska’s best restaurant
location. From the glassed-in deck, watch whales, otters, eagles, and
boats cruise the bay. Mountains and glaciers form the backdrop.
Claim
to Fame: Halibut Iliamna, named for a nearby volcano. It’s the dish
to try in the town known as the Halibut Fishing Capital of the World.
M.B.Roberts
is a freelance writer in Tennessee and the author of several books with
her husband, photographer Ronald C. Modra.
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