Marukame Udon Japanese Restaurant in Waikiki – Worth the Long Wait?

Marukame Udon is a popular Japanese restaurant in the heart of Waikiki, Honolulu's premier tourism district. Reservations are not accepted. And why should they be when hungry locals and tourists alike are willing to wait in line to satisfy their craving for homemade udon and, tempura? But with those lengthy lines stretching down Kuhio Avenue, …

Castello di Amorosa – Napa Valley’s Best Kept Secret?

Is Castello di Amorosa Napa Valley's best kept secret? Set amid the rolling hills that overlook the valley, the imposing castle houses a winery producing Italian style wines made from grapes harvested from the surrounding and nearby vineyards. And it was built by the great grandson of an Italian immigrant, who settled in Northern California …