𝐆𝐀𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐋 𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐕𝐎𝐑

📍Hanamaruken Namba Hozenji in Osaka, Japan Highlighting the first meal I had after arriving from a long flight was this delicious bowl of tonkotsu ramen. 🍜 Open 24 hours, order and pay upfront at kiosk, watch your ramen being made in front of you and served in less than 5 minutes. Pictured is the Happiness ramen, with had a rich and savory broth and flavorful pork that melts in your mouth. No outside signs in English and a line out the door were great indicators this place would have authentic ramen, and I’m glad I stumbled upon this being one of the best ramens I’ve ever had. I’ve included a few photos from the famous Dotonbori street where this restaurant is nearly located, so many cool hidden bars and restaurants in this Namba district — it’s a dream for any world traveler and foodie, and truly a must visit when in Osaka for the first time. 🇯🇵 All photos & video by @gabehalvor #shotbygabe #osaka #japan #ramen #foodporn #japanfood #dotonbori #dotonboristreet #namba #osakajapan #travelphotography #streetphotography

Took a sunset cruise around Santorini island today courtesy of the @santorini.yachting.club 🛥 Starting in Ammoudi Bay in Oía, the yacht tour took our group to see the volcano hot springs, red beach, and all along the cliffs along the Aegean Sea. The crew — Kostas, Katerina & Giannis — provide history of the island and Greek culture, and cooked & prepared wonderful fresh food for dinner before sunset. I had pork loin, prawns, greek salad, dolma & potato salad🔥 If you find yourself in Santorini, I highly recommend booking a yacht tour with @santorini.yachting.club — friendly, knowledgeable, all you can drink, and a truly an unforgettable Greek sailing experience worth every euro 🇬🇷 all photos #shotbygabe 📸: @gabehalvor #greekfood #santorinigreece #santorini #santoriniisland #santorinisunset #santoriniphotographer #mediterranean #aegeansea #yacht #travel #travelblogger #travelblog

𝚂𝙰𝙽𝚃𝙾𝚁𝙸𝙽𝙸 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟸 🇬🇷 A quick recap of my trip to the charming island of Santorini, Greece. Thank you to everyone I met there who made this trip special. 💙🤍 All photo & video #shotbygabe 📸: @gabehalvor #greece #santorinigreece #santorini #oia #oía #travel #travelblog #travelinspiration #videographer #contentcreator

CHEF’S SPECIAL OF THE WEEK! 🦀 This week we’re doing a soft shell crab special! Cajun fried crab, old bay slaw, and lemon aioli 🔥 for the seafood lovers, this one is definitely for you! Available starting Monday 1/29 until sellout 💥 #rosemariesburgers #sandiego #missionbeach #sdburgers #shotbygabe #sdfoodies #sandiegofood #softshellcrab #softshellcrabburger

@eatatarlo is a chef driven restaurant found at the Town and Country hotel in Mission Valley. A casual yet elegant fine dining experience — serving scratch made dishes with fresh local ingredients and flavor without borders. Chef @joshmouzakes crafts an expansive menu of truly impressive culinary art. Here’s what we had: 🦐 Ama-ebi Spot Prawns 🍖 Bone Marrow & Tartar 🧀 Goat Cheese Ravioli 🐠 Honey Glazed Black Cod 🐟 Bass & Clams 🥩 Prime Dry-Aged NY Strip 💨 Smoked Dulce de Leche Crème Brûlée 🍰 “The Monkey Bar” Chocolate Cake 🥃 Oaxaca’s Old Fashioned The presentation is notably breathtaking in each plate, styled with vibrant colors and equally rich flavors. Moderate portions but overall satisfying and filling. From the apps, to the entrees, to the desserts; each bite takes you on a gastronomic journey. A memorable foodie experience recommended for date nights, special occasions, or when staying at @towncountrysd . Thank you to the team at @eatatarlo for the stellar dinner service and shows us a good time. 🧡 All photos by @gabehalvor #shotbygabe #sandiego #sdfoodies #foodphotography #foodphotographer #sdrestaurants #sandiegochefs #missionvalley #townandcountry #finedining #foodart #culinaryarts

📍𝙽𝙾𝙻𝙸𝚃𝙰 𝙷𝙰𝙻𝙻 @nolitahall is a contemporary cocktail lounge and restaurant serving casual bites with fun spacious vibes, located in Little Italy. Had the opportunity to try a few new brunch items w/ @raeatanielu , check out my recent post for more! Video by @gabehalvor #shotbygabe #sandiego #sdfoodblogger #sandiegofoodie #sd #sdfoodscene #sdfoodphotographer #foodphotography #littleitaly #sdfooddiaries #sdrestaurants #visitsandiego #foodvideography #videographer #sonyalpha

📍𝙽𝙾𝙻𝙸𝚃𝙰 𝙷𝙰𝙻𝙻 @nolitahall is a contemporary cocktail lounge and restaurant serving casual bites in spacious vibes, located in Little Italy. Had the opportunity to try a few items off their new brunch menu: 🍳MORNING MEATLOAF — House Made Three Meat Meatloaf with Venison, Beef & Goat, Pomodoro Sauce, Roasted Mushrooms, Sunny Side Eggs, Basil 🍳A5 WAGYU BENEDICT — Japanese A5 Wagyu, Sous Vide Eggs, French Bread, A5 Fat Hollandaise, Chives, Side Salad 🍳 ROASTED BONE MARROW — Charred Split Bone, Herb Butter, Salsa Verde, Pickled Fresnos, Toasted French Bread, with an added Sunny Side Egg 🍳FRENCH TOAST BOARD — House Rotating Bread, Compound Butter, Seasonal Fruits, Maple Syrup, Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Dulce de Leche, Whipped Cream, Seasonal Jams, Sprinkles The selling point here is the atmosphere at Nolita, an ideal hangout for weekend brunch outings - and the new additions to the brunch menu bring a bit of sweet and savory options for sharing. Love the rotating letter board and how it changes every time a flight passes by. Such a fun spot and a staple experience of Little Italy, especially for those visiting out of town. ✈️ Photos by @gabehalvor #shotbygabe #sandiego #sdfoodblogger #sandiegofoodie #sd #sdfoodscene #sdfoodphotographer #foodphotography #littleitaly #sdfooddiaries #sdrestaurants #visitsandiego

📍SALT LICK BBQ @saltlickbbq is a bbq restaurant in Driftwood serving Texan style bbq, located right in the hill country outside of Austin, TX. Rustic ranch atmosphere, BYOB hard beverages, world renown bbq pit, all you can eat family style options, and a damn good signature vinegar based bbq sauce. Brisket may be a little dry for some Texan bbq standards… but that salt lick sauce makes up for it. Available in a bottle to-go as well. A solid option for a rural bbq experience — the atmosphere is the highlight here, almost giving summer camp vibes. Bring the friends, family, and a 12 pack of beer or bottle of wine while you wait. Recommended visiting while in the rural hill country of central Texas. photos by @gabehalvor #shotbygabe #texasbbq #driftwoodtx #brisket #bbqporn #bbqporn #foodporn #foodphotographer #foodphotos

📍 𝐀𝐙𝐔𝐊𝐈 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐇𝐈 @azukisushisd is an upscale Japanese restaurant in Bankers Hill, San Diego — serving exceptional quality fish and A5 wagyu, Japanese inspired craft cocktails, cozy date night environment and more. Check out my latest post for a full review! 🎥: @gabehalvor #shotbygabe #sandiego #sdfoodies #sdfoodscene #bankershill #bankershillsd #sandiegoeats #japanesefood #sushi

📍𝐀𝐙𝐔𝐊𝐈 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐇𝐈 @azukisushisd is a Japanese restaurant tucked away in Bankers Hill, serving carefully sourced seafood and wagyu in a cozy, upscale environment. Azuki prides themselves as “invented in Japan, innovated in San Diego” — serving a menu based off seasons, savoring the peak flavor of ingredients. We first started off with a round of hot sake, Miyazaki A5 wagyu, and the chefs selection of sashimi to start the night off, sampling a variety of top quality seafood and beef. The wagyu was stellar and prompted us to order a round of the Kobe roll, which was a personal favorite: black tiger prawn, avocado, tempura onion topped with seared A5 Miyazaki wagyu, truffle aioli & poke sauce. Also ordered was the sunshine roll which had delicious salmon and avocado and a hint of citrus ponzu and lemon zest. Highly recommended to order the sashimi here to savor the pure quality of the seafood and wagyu, but the rolls were equally as memorable. A highlight of San Diego’s sushi and seafood options — I’ll be returning here for special occasions no doubt. Photos by @gabehalvor #shotbygabe #sandiego #sandiegofood #sdfoodies #sdfoodscene #sdfoodblogger #foodphotographer #seafood #sushi #japanesefood #bankershillsd #wagyu #a5wagyu #sdfooddiaries #sdrestaurants #sdfood #yelpsandiego #youstayhungrysd

Ube Sourdough from @mipanbakery 💟 Mi Pan is a pop up and micro bakery originating in Chula Vista, specializing in sourdoughs, pasties, and all sorts of baked goods. I’ve been a fan of their sour dough so I had to stop by the @thirdavenuevillagemarket and try a loaf of the ube sourdough. Just a touch of sweetness, fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside. Truly a masterful work of culinary art. Follow @mipanbakery for more of Chef Alejandro’s killer baking and pop up dates! A personal recommendation. 🥖🔥 Photos by @gabehalvor #shotbygabe #sandiego #chulavista #baking #sourdough #ube #ubesourdough #foodphotography #foodphotographer #foodporn #supportsmallbusiness #mipan #breadmaking #breadporn #breadart

Photoshoot for @pacificadelmar 📸 💥 Filet Mignon w/ blue cheese croquette 💥 Braised short ribs w/ red wine sauce 💥 Seared Ahi 💥 Squash & Fig Salad 💥 Grilled Octopus 💥 Cioppino Seafood Stew 💥 Hamachi Crudo 💥 Yellowfin Tuna Poke Check out my latest reel with @pacificadelmar for a brief write up and more food porn action! 🎥 photos by @gabehalvor #shotbygabe #sandiegofood #sdrestaurants #delmar #foodphotography #foodphotographer #foodporn #sdfoodies #sandiego