DINNER AT HOME
Followed Taco Tuesday with Tostada Wednesday at the casa. These Beef and Bean Tostadas delivered layers of flavor. Ala Madre Low Carb Tortillas of course!
BEEF AND BEAN TOSTADA
LAYERS OF FLAVOR
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
CRUNCHY BEEF TACOS
DINNER AT HOME
Another delicious Taco Tuesday at the casa. These Crunchy Beef Tacos were awesome. Far better than any Mexican restaurant in Hawaii. Love using Ala Madre Low Carb Corn Tortillas.
CRUNCHY BEEF TACOS
LAYERS OF FLAVOR
ONE OF MY FAVORITE TACOS
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
GRILLED ONO WITH MANGO SALSA
DINNER AT HOME
Enjoyed this absolutely delicious fresh Ono with a Mango Salsa that really kicked up the flavor level. Added a Balsamic Glaze to the Salsa that was perfect with the fish.
GRILLED ONO WITH MANGO SALSA
Sunday, August 2, 2026
WEDGE SALAD WITH ROASTED BEETS AND AVOCADO
DINNER AT HOME
WOW......this was the ultimate Wedge Salad. Crisp chilled lettuce with Roasted Beets, Avocado, Egg, Bacon, Green Onion, Blue Cheese Chunks and homemade Blue Cheese Dressing. Filling and very satisfying. One of my fave dinners.
WEDGE SALAD WITH ROASTED BEETS AND AVOCADO
Saturday, August 1, 2026
PLUMERIA BEACH HOUSE SEAFOOD BUFFET
THE KAHALA HOTEL AND RESORT
5000 KAHALA AVENUE
HONOLULU, HI 96816
808-739-8760
With my daughter going back to the mainland we decided to enjoy her last night at The Kahala. This is my Happy Place and I will go there whenever possible. Love the Seafood Buffet that is served on Friday and Saturday nights only. $90 for All you Can Eat fresh seafood and Prime Rib. I don't eat much at buffets and probably don't get my monies worth. A few pieces of Sashimi, Sushi, Salad, Crab Legs and a small slice of Prime Rib and I am done. Probably don't try 1/4 of what is available but I always leave satisfied. One thing I dislike is that they no longer allow you to help yourself to the Crab Legs. They are served to you in quantities of 3 or 4 at a time. This means I had to make numerous trips back to the buffet line to get more Crab.
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SEAFOOD BUFFET AT THE KAHALA
SASHIMI, SUSHI AND SALADS
CRAB LEGS
PRIME RIB
LOVIN THE KAHALA WITH MY GALS
THIS IS MY HAPPY PLACE
NOW THIS IS PARADISE!
BANH MI PARADISE
BANH MI PARADISE
KE'EAUMOKU PLAZA
661 KEEAUMOKU STREET
HONOLULU, HI
808-766-6497
My first visit to Banh Mi Paradise and after having the Special Sandwich, I probably will not return. Banh Mi was ok. I asked for extra vegetables and they didn't add much at all. Not a lot of meat in the sandwich and a drippy sauce that I did not care for. I added my own slice
of cheese. When it comes to a Banh Mi in Honolulu, it is Bale Sandwich for me.
Problem is most of them have closed.
Friday, July 31, 2026
GIOVANNI'S STYLE GARLIC SHRIMP
DINNER AT HOME
I love Giovanni's Garlic Shrimp with their amazing hot sauce but it is a long drive to go to their truck on the North Shore. Thank goodness my wife has perfected the recipe for their Garlic Shrimp. To make it authentic at home we always stock up on their hot sauce when we visit the truck. I mean like I tip them $20 for a bag of the stuff. It is so spicy and so good!
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GIOVANNI'S STYLE GARLIC SHRIMP
Thursday, July 30, 2026
ET. AL
ET AL.
4210 WAIALAE AVE
HONOLULU, HI 96816
808-732-2144
HOURS: Daily 6AM - 9PM
With loud construction going on at our house, I decided to take a detour on the way home and have a late lunch at Et. Al. in Kahala. Service was great but the Fresh Fish of the Day was overcooked and very dry. I was starving and ate it all but boy the Chef kind of ruined this nice piece of fresh fish.
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ET. AL. KAHALA
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CENTER EYE OF RIB EYE
DINNER AT HOME
My wife is a Steak Master. She made this steak into the Center Eye of Rib Eye and it was absolutely delicious.
EYE OF THE RIB EYE
RIB EYE
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
AHI POKE STACK AND SASHIMI
DINNER AT HOME
This light and refreshing dinner was just perfect. An Ahi Stack with Avocado and Mango plus some Ahi Sashimi
AHI POKE STACK WITH AVOCADO AND MANGO
AHI SASHIMI WITH AVOCADO
MARIACHI'S MEXICAN CUISINE - KAUAI
MARIACHI'S
3501 RICE ST
LIHUE, KAUAI
808-246-1570
Spending a lot of time on Kauai these days and Mariachi's is my "go to" spot for takeout Mexican food. Enjoyed a Chicken Enchilada and Tostada Combination Plate plus some Crunchy Shredded Beef Tacos. Liked the Tacos and Enchilada but the Tostada was a mess. The tortilla was floppy and soft. Broke apart and had zero crunch. Would never order this again for takeout.
MARIACHI'S ENCHILADA AND TOSTADA COMBO
CRUNCHY SHREDDED BEEF TACOS
BBQ RIBS
DINNER AT HOME
Enjoyed some delicious BBQ Ribs and fresh Kahuku Corn on a warm summer evening at home.
BBQ RIBS
Sunday, July 26, 2026
BEST BITES 2026 - HOKKAIDO SCALLOP SASHIMI
HOKKAIDO SCALLOP SASHIMI
ARANCINO AT THE KAHALA
This dish literally blew my mind. So good that I wanted to order more right after finishing the plate. The flavor of the raw Scallops shined through and melted in my mouth like butter.
Scallop perfection!
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HOKKAIDO SCALLOP SASHIMI
ARANCINO AT THE KAHALA
ARANCINO AT THE KAHALA
KAHALA HOTEL & RESORT
5000 KAHALA AVENUE
HONOLULU, HI 96816
808-380-4400
Another perfect dinner at Arancino at The Kahala. Love this place!
I always begin my meal here with the Caviar with Ebi. A bit expensive at $58 for an appetizer, but after one bite you forget about the price and just enjoy. The chilled raw sweet Shrimp with the Caviar is perfection. Another perfect dish is the Hokkaido Scallop Sashimi. Wow....this one blew my mind. The Scallop melted in my mouth like butter with a flavor explosion that I will never forget. Immediately after we finished the plate of Scallops, I seriously was thinking about ordering another one. I would return just for this dish and a nice glass of wine. The Lobster Bisque is the best in Hawaii and the Pizza is great but a bit floppy. Wish they could crisp up the center of the crust more. I love the Carbonara and it is my
"go to" entree.
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ARANCINO AT THE KAHALA
DEGUSTAZIONE MENU
SELEZIONE MENU
ROSEMARY FOCACCIA
HOKKAIDO SCALLOPS SASHIMI
TARTARE DI GAMBERI CON CAVIALE
ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITE DISHES
ZUPPA DI ARAGOSTA - BEST LOBSTER BISQUE ON THE ISLAND
INSALATA ALLA CESARE
PIZZA TRE PORCELLINI
SPAGHETTI ALLA CARBONARA
LAMB CHOPS
AND A NICE SUPER TUSCAN WINE
ARANCINO AT THE KAHALA WITH MY BEAUTIES
A HAPPY MAN
PARADISE AT THE KAHALA
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