
When the opportunity arose, Nixon and Ovita moved to Hawaii where they fell in love with the blend of Asian and Hawaiian influences in the local cuisine. Having worked in the restaurant industry including being the direction of operations for four different Japanese restaurants in Los Angeles, Nixon gained a great appreciation for the nuances of Asian cuisine.

Stacks Pancake House is the brainchild of Nixon and Ovita Tanuwidjada, Southern California natives. As we were searching for a parking spot, we drove right by the café and the first thing we noticed was that the outdoor patio dining was jam-packed and there was a pretty long line out the door. When we arrived at the café, it didn’t disappoint. Apparently, though, this place is really popular, especially on weekends and holidays, so a line was to be expected. The breakfast options seemed varied and a place where both my husband and I could find something to eat. The first thing that stood out to me was a little café in Dana Point, just literally down the street a couple of miles from the hotel.

Being unfamiliar with the area, we weren’t sure were we could go out and grab a good and hearty breakfast or brunch, so I started looking on the Internet. Before we left town, though, we wanted to grab a bite to eat to fill our tummies.

So we packed up our belongings and got ready to check out of the hotel. Short vacations always seem so short and there’s never enough time to truly relax and unwind. Regis Monarch Beach, we woke up knowing that our little mini-vacation was over even though we didn’t want it to be. The last morning of our short getaway stay at the St.
