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I was confident the Cuban sandwich would be good at @cafeconmigonola , the new Cuban quick-service restaurant on Freret Street.

Between the juicy roast pork and the larded crackle of the pressed bread, this excellent rendition exceeded those expectations.

And then there’s the frita Cubana, a dressed-up burger that follows the pan-Latin flair for exuberance with more crunch and flavor.

What surprised me was how much this new Cuban café immediately felt like a diner-style spot that Freret’s restaurant row needs - a coffee shop meets lunch counter.

It’s the latest from Fredo and Ryan of @highhatcafe right across the street.

Link in my bio has the full read on this tasty new place.

The coffee is fantastic, and they’re starting cocktails and longer hours later this week.

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My favorite sandwiches in SF— Deli Board. It’s a small, no‑frills lunch spot known for stacked sandwiches with house-roasted meats, quality bread, and bold flavors. Generous portions and sandwiches that hit every time.
I couldn’t wait to try it again after having it on my last trip to SF. It still ranks as the best sandwich I’ve had in the city. Thanks to my in‑laws for introducing it to us.

If you’re going, get there early. The place is tiny, consistently packed, and it’s worth planning your day around.
📍: @deliboardsf 1058 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

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This wasn’t a restaurant I had planned around, but it ended up being one of the most memorable meals I had on Oahu.

Istanbul Hawai‘i quickly won me over with how satisfying and expressive the food is. Every dish was so flavorful, beautifully plated, and deeply comforting.

The restaurant is led by a mother and daughter team, Chef Ahu Hettema and her mother Chef Nili Yildirim, and their story is inseparable from the food. Chef Nili brings generations of Anatolian tradition and foundational flavors, while Ahu brings an artistic eye and personal voice to both the plates and the space itself. Together, they’ve created something that feels honest and deeply personal.

It’s rooted in Turkish cooking, but shaped by local Hawaiian ingredients in a really natural way. The flavors are vibrant, clean, and soulful, and you can feel how much heart goes into every dish.

@istanbulhawaii is a place I’ll continue recommending to anyone visiting O‘ahu.

Swipe through the carousel for highlights from a meal that I truly loved!

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Tucked in the heart of #hellskitchen, @saitong.thai offers a modern take on classic Thai dishes and flavors, all in an elegant 2-floor dining space. They have number of new specials on the menu and we found the curries to be the star here (definitely get the Short Rib!) - and couldn’t leave without dessert!

🍤 Shrimp Angle
🍗 Hat Yai Wings
🦆 Duck Fruit Curry
🍖 Short Ribs Chuchee
🍜 Chicken Pad Thai
🥭 Mango Delights
🍨 SaiTong on Ice
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After @badbunnypr’s historic Super Bowl halftime performance celebrating Puerto Rican culture, I wanted to showcase and feature a spot in Philly that’s been serving real Boricua food for decades. Boricua Restaurant 2 is a long-standing Philly spot known for authentic Puerto Rican cooking and true island flavor. 🇵🇷
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Recognized by Philadelphia Magazine (@phillymag @foobooz) as a top spot this neighborhood gem is all about traditional Puerto Rican food done right. From pernil and arroz con gandules to mofongo, crispy tostones, maduros, and classic Boricua plates, the flavors here keep people coming back.
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📍 3843 Aramingo Ave, Philadelphia
Follow: @boricuarestaurant2
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