Perficious Eats: restaurants

Keneke's (traditional plate lunches, try the kahlua pig) http://www.kenekes.net/

Boots and Kimo's Homestyle Kitchen - (pancakes with macademia nut sauce)

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kailua-HI/Boots-and-Kimos/55389804011

Giovanni's Shrimp Truck - (there are a bunch of shrimp trucks out there on the North Shore, but this one is the most well known)

http://www.giovannisshrimptruck.com/

Leonard's Bakery - (malasadas donuts are da bomb) http://www.leonardshawaii.com/

Killer Tacos - (fabulous fresh Hawaiian-influenced Mexican on the North Shore, kahlua pig tacos and great salsas) http://killertacos.com/

Kua Aina Sandwich - (incredible hamburgers, sandwiches and fries, Major Obvious likes the pineapple burger, I like avocado...yes, it's a chain, but HOLY COW it's tasty)

http://www.kuaainahawaii.com/

Rainbow Drive In - (quintessential plate lunch...teriyaki steak is yummy, you can eat there outside at the tables in your swim suits, so it's a great place to hit after a morning at the beach)http://www.rainbowdrivein.com/

Dole Plantation - (yes, it's touristy, but Major Obvious loves that pineapple whip ice cream thingy...it's tasty in a waffle cone)
http://www.dole-plantation.com/

Liliha Bakery - (the coco puffs are the draw here, cream puffs filled with an addicting chocolate custard filling)

http://lilihabakeryhawaii.com/

Tasty Eats in Munich

Andechser am Dom - biergarten offers traditional Bavarian dishes such as schnitzel, roast duck, sausages, and potato salad. Don't miss the chance to chat with owner Sepp Kratz if he stops by your table. This man is a real charmer!

Ristorante Da Fausto - charming Italian restaurant has a big terrace, homemade pastas and incredible desserts. Very friendly and patient waitstaff.

Bei Mario - Dive into enormous pizzas, comforting pasta dishes, the freshest mozzarella salads and great fish. This large eatery has reasonable prices and is perfect for the kids.

Schuhbecks Orlando - continental cuisine reigns in this opulent cafe that provides turn-of-the-century Viennese decor. Order light so that you can sample each of Michelin-star winning Chef Schuhbeck's unbelievable ice cream flavors.

H'ugo's - stop by this modern, hip lounge for cocktails or a gourmet snack. Try the pizza with truffles. Taste the arugula mousse dessert. If things are slow, the servers might toss some pizza dough with your kids at the table!

Rischart - enormous bakery boasts a large offering of freshly made sandwiches, pretzels and pastries.

Maelu - this patisserie along busy Theatinerstrasse provides a treat for the eyes as well as the tastebuds. Macaroons and other delicate European delights tempt you in sparkling glass cases.

Tasty Eats in Paris, France

Cafe Angelina, 226 Rue de Rivoli (a short walk from the Louvre, epic hot chocolate, coffee and quiche. pricey, but delicious)

Le Notre, 36 avenue de la Motte Piquet, 7th arr. (luxurious bakery with the most amazing eclairs, croissants and brioche)

http://www.lenotre.fr/

L'Escale, 1 rue des Deux Ponts, 4th arr. (charming bistro, perfect for lunch after seeing Notre Dame)

Gourmet Calixte, 64 rue St Louis en I'lle, 4th arr. (posh gourmet food store and patisserie)

Berthillon, 29 rue St Louis en I'lle, 4th arr (best ice cream in the world)

http://www.berthillon.fr/

Tasty Eats in Barcelona, Spain

Cerveceria Catalana, Mallorca 236 (don't bother waiting for a table, just stand at the bar, drink the sangria and enjoy the tapas)

Casa Calvet, Casp 48 (romantic restaurant set in a Gaudi house, delicious suckling pig) http://casacalvet.es/

Farga Delicata, Rambla Catalunya 8 (expansive lunch menu, try the almond cake) http://fargabarcelona.com/

Cacao Sampaka, Cent 292 (indulge in the hot chocolate at this cafe, stock up on sweet gifts at the shop)

http://www.cacaosampaka.com/

La Rambla 31, Rambla Catalunya, 31 (bakery has fresh pastries and focaccia/pizza-like breads)

http://larambla31.com/

Can Costa, Passeig Joan de Borbo, 70 (waterfront restaurant provides lovely setting for a seafood meal)

http://www.cancosta.com/

Tasty Eats in the UK (In no particular order)

da Scalzo, Belgravia, London

The Parlour, Fortnum & Mason, Piccadilly, London

Bumpkin, South Kensington, London

Ottolenghi, Islington, London
Hyde Perk Bistro, Kensington, London

Patisserie Valerie, multiple locations in London
Byron, multiple locations in London

Marylebone Creperie, London

Oddono's Gelati, London
Ben's Cookies, multiple locations in London
Hummingbird Bakery, multiple locations in London
Atari Ya, Swiss Cottage, London
Sarracino, West Hampstead, London
LoveFood, West Hampstead, London

Carluccio's, multiple locations
Jamie's Italian, multiple locations

Dojo Noodle Bar, Cambridge

The Chequers, Fordham, Cambridgeshire

Peacocks Tea Room, Ely, Cambridgeshire

Merry Monk, Isleham, Cambridgeshire

Three Horseshoes, Madingley, Cambridgeshire

By Jove! Tearoom, Burwell, Cambridgeshire
Saints Cafe, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk

Waterfront Restaurant and Bar, Plymouth

Oink, Edinburgh, Scotland

Mussell Inn, Edinburgh, Scotland

Centotre, Edinburgh, Scotland

Martone, Edinburgh, Scotland

Always Sunday, Edinburgh, Scotland

Treacle, Edinburgh, Scotland

eteaket, Edinburgh, Scotland