Innovative seasoned restaurateur Maritel Nievera was on vacation in Hawaii with her family in January 2017 when she saw, in front of her hotel, a continuous stream of people patiently queuing up at the door of a charming Japanese restaurant called Tsurumaru Udon.
1100 S. Flower St., downtown. Order online.
Photo courtesy of La Morra Pizzeria
La Morra Pizzeria: Nothing says true love like a heart-shaped pizza. Get a gourmet pie or gift set for your special someone from La Morra. It’ll come cold and sealed up; you heat it up whenever you’re ready.
See website for pop-up locations and delivery info. Order online.
Terra: The “Terra at Home” kit comes beautifully boxed, with a sampling of the restaurant’s most popular dishes, including braised octopus with fingerling potatoes, wood-fired ribeye, and delectable sides. Everything is prepped for you to finish in your oven in about 30 minutes.