When I sat down Paul came over and walked me through the menu (because in his words, nothing is done the regular way. Every item is special in its own way). It all sounded (and smelled) delicious, but he told me (and the next few...tables) that his favorite dish to cook is Pasta al Marco. When a chef tells you their favorite dish … you order it. It’s a nest of angel’s hair pasta, tossed with an egg for cohesion sautéed in olive oil until it develops a crust and turns into a pasta patty, served over a nut-free pesto and topped with crispy bacon, two kinds of cheese, a little salmon, olives, capers, and a salad. It … shouldn’t work. It really shouldn't. It totally does anyway. Spectacularly weird, and just plain spectacular. I have to go back for the Belgium waffle; it smelled so. damned. good. If you're going to be in Hilo, get a reservation. Super small; three tables, any two of which could probably be a three-top at any given time.More