After almost 20 years since our last trip to Hawaii as a family, we decided to return to Honolulu for some quality time and R&R. We spent about a week on Waikiki with excursions throughout Oahu in search of the best things to eat.

As the capital of country music, Nashville did not disappoint. Over three days, my best friend and I spent hours watching musicians at the Grand Ole Opry and the honky tonks on Broadway. We spent the rest of our time diving into Nashville’s robust food scene. BBQ, hot chicken, and cocktails with a view were…