Do you love Hawaiian fresh fish at very reasonable prices? If so, you’ll love Nico’s Pier 38 in Honolulu. This restaurant is a bit off the beaten tourist’s path, but worth the effort to get there for its ‘ono food. Nico’s Pier 38 serves lunch and dinner Monday – Saturday and lunch only on Sundays. [...]
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
If you are looking for cheap, local eats in Honolulu, the Rainbow Drive-In will fit the bill. You’ll find this Honolulu favorite along Kapahulu Avenue, near the eastern edge of Waikiki. If you’ve heard the Hawaii dishes of “mixed plate”, “plate lunch” and the “loco moco”, but you don’t know what they are, Rainbow Drive-In [...]
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Would you please consider opening a restaurant near us? Love, Andy & Sheila One of our favorite restaurants in Hawaii is Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar. We first fell in love with Sansei on the Big Island and since then we’ve looked for any opportunity to return. I must admit, I’m still working on [...]
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Have you ever noticed that sometimes the best food comes from some of the most unattractive buildings? That’s certainly the case with Waiola Bakery & Shave Ice at 525 Kapahulu Avenue in the Waikiki area of Honolulu. Just take a look at this unassuming building where you can taste some of the best shave ice [...]
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Here’s a look at at the Hawaii vacation news that’s recently caught my eye: * Waikoloa Beach Marriott on Hawaii’s Big Island is offering a super deal of 50% off ocean view rooms. This $169 nightly rate is good for stays between now and December 24th, but you must book by August 21st. This resort [...]
Thursday, May 14, 2009
I don’t know how Liliha Bakery coco puffs managed to elude me until my fifth visit to Oahu and my second visit to this bakery. When I visit Oahu, they will never evade my grasp again! Are you wondering what coco puffs are? I’m finding it a challenge to describe them, but I’ll give it [...]
Thursday, April 2, 2009
It’s time to harvest up another crop of vacation news nuggets. * The Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel has a great value offer of $119 per night through June. In addition to the special rate, guests also receive free daily breakfast with both hot and cold items, plus a souvenir cooler so that you can take [...]
Monday, March 23, 2009
When I announced that I had planned another trip to Oahu back in January, James asked if I would take a picture of my breakfast at Cinnamon’s Restaurant in Kailua. Well, I’m happy to report that I can fulfill that request with the photo on the right. James said that, Cinnamon’s is the “[b]est breakfast [...]
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
From my experience, anytime I’ve mentioned the restaurant Zippy’s to any Hawaii resident, their eyes light up. At Zippy’s, you’ll find the authentic local fare as opposed to the normal tourist menu items at the resort restaurants. So, what will you find on their menus? You definitely find a huge variety — from their famous [...]
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
It’s 2:45pm and time for Hawaii’s delightful shave ice! Well, anytime is a good time for shave ice, right? If you’ve never had a shave ice in Hawaii, you’re in for a treat. It’s ice that’s very finely shaven to make a soft fluffy ball of ice that’s then topped with flavorings. If you’re thinking, [...]
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
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