Lavinia at Home

Last year, I received a delicious holiday gift of stollen–a traditional German sweet bread with rum-soaked raisins and citron. It’s now one of my favorite treats that I anxiously wait for. Dresden Stollen Bakers, a third-generation family business, makes this scrumptious sweet bread only for the year-end holiday season, so the time to order is NOW. To check out their recipe go to Dresden Stollen Bakers website. I ordered it from their website Dresden Stollen Bakers and shocked even myself by buying 4 lbs of stollen for my family. One pound just wasn’t enough last year. If you decide to try it, you have to act quickly; it’s made to order and the last order date is November 15. You can order it online or by phone or mail order. Unless specific dates are requested, the stollen will be shipped to arrive by December 17th. Sehr Gut & Guten Appetit!

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There are so many cool restaurants in Hawaii and we were trying every night new one and at end I came up with list of my favorites.

Our best Japanese were:
Sushi Bar in the Aupaka Terrace at Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club. Sushi chef had really fun for my request of all kind spice and funky rolls. This was my very favorite sushi place in Hawaii, which is open five nights a week.

Musashi at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa in Honolulu, Hawaii and address is 2424 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Tel.: (808) 237-6148. We sat by bar and sushi chef was cutting the best quality sushi and sashimi for us. It was very fresh and tasty fish, but did not have any fancy varieties and that what I really enjoy. Place by itself has very nice decor, make it’s feel like in real Japanese restaurant.

Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar , which is one of DK Restaurants. This was my kind place, lot of different fancy appetizers, sushi and we were very full after leaving this restaurant. Only this place did not have any decorations. This sushi is located at 2552 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu and tel.: (808) 931-6286

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The Hawaiian Island of Kauai, the Na Pali Coast - regarded by many as the most beautiful coastline in the world, which is left untouched by man. Na Pali (”napali” means “cliffs” in Hawaiian) is a 17-mile coastline of dramatic scenery, viewing pristine shores, spectacular cliffs, cascading waterfalls, lava tubes and mysterious sea caves. Dolphins are found playfully spinning in these waters year round during the early morning hours. There are no roads along the Na Pali Coast, but you can try out one of more than 20 companies on Kauai offering boat excursions to the Napali Coast. It’s accessible by foot via numerous hiking trails, such as the 11-mile Kalalau Trail, when the weather permits - state permits are required.

The Napali Coast has been a backdrop for several Hollywood blockbusters, including Jurassic Park and the King Kong.

It’s recommended that you book your adventure as early as possible to allow yourself enough time to reschedule, if necessary. Prices generally range from $60 to $120 per person, with discounts available for children.

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Kauai beach resort fronting Kalapaki Bay offers a wide variety of activities, enjoy one of the largest family-friendly pools in Hawaii with many jacuzzi’s around the pool.

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Restaurant Type: Japanese
Our Rating: 8.4
Food: 9 • Service: 8 • Décor: 9 • Atmosphere: 8 • Price: 8

It’s located at 245 Park Ave S. (Between 19th Street and 20th Street) in New York City. Tel.: 212-475-9377
This Sushi Samba Park is an assortment place of snacking delights from Japan, Brazil and Peru with DJ Sabo on Friday Nights.
We went to this restaurant second time and had lunch on weekend and I just love this fusion restaurant. The food was great and I got them quite quickly. The ceviche was excellent and my mojito was strong and yummy. This restaurant is mixing South American elements and ingredients with Japanese cuisine and it taste very good. The result is a spicy, natural mix of two cultures that have perfected the art of raw seafood. There was something on the menu for everyone, including great steak, seafood and vegetarian options. The atmosphere is relaxed but the food is fine-dining quality. Best people watching around. Check it out and better make sure to have reservations.

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