GREAT EATS HAWAII: WARRIOR DOG

Sunday, November 11, 2012

HAWAII VS BOISE STATE FOOTBALL AT ALOHA STADIUM

MET UP WITH FORMER HAWAII QUARTERBACK COLT BRENNAN

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII VS BOISE STATE

ALOHA STADIUM, HONOLULU, HAWAII

Hawaii was humiliated by Boise State in a 49-14 loss that found what is left of Hawaii's fair weather fans leaving for the parking lot in the third quarter. What a sad display of support for Hawaii football. The parking lot and stadium were half empty for what should have been one of the biggest games of the season. There was no crowd and no spirit. The Boise fans were louder than the Hawaii fans who seemed to mostly just come for the cold beer. This game was a disgrace on the field and in the stands.

Hawaii is having an awful loosing season under new head Coach Norm Chow. With only one victory all year, the Warrior fans seem to have given up on even showing up.

ALOHA STADIUM ON A WARM NOVEMBER AFTERNOON

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CHEERLEADERS PUMPING UP THE CROWD IN PARKING LOT

FREE FACE PAINTING BOOTH IN CHEVRON FUN ZONE

GRABBING A SHAVE ICE IN THE PARKING LOT FOR $3

BUD LIGHT SPORTS BAR IS LOCATED INSIDE STADIUM

BUD LIGHT SPORTS BAR AT ALOHA STADIUM. GRAB A BEER AND WATCH THE GAME

PLAY GAMES AND WIN T-SHIRTS, HATS, KEY CHAINS AND BEADS

LOOKS LIKE GREG LOST

HERE IS A WINNER!

BLAZIN STEAKS AND KOREAN BBQ STAND AT ALOHA STADIUM

FRIED NOODLE AND STEAK PLATE $12

THIS LITTLE GAL ATE THE WHOLE FUNNEL CAKE

GOING TO SEATS FULLY LOADED WITH BOILED PEANUTS,
KETTLE CORN AND COTTON CANDY

THE GYRO SANDWICH MADE FRESH AT THE STADIUM

GYRO SANDWICH IS DELICIOUS AND ABSORBS THE BEER

SMALL LINES FOR THE WARRIOR DOG

THE WARRIOR DOG

STADIUM WAS PRETTY EMPTY CONSIDERING WE WERE PLAYING BOISE STATE

Sunday, September 25, 2011

ALOHA STADIUM - HAWAII WARRIOR FOOTBALL

ALOHA STADIUM

HONOLULU, HAWAII

Enjoyed the 56-14 rout of U.C. Davis. Reminded me of the good old days when Colt Brennan led us to an undefeated season and Sugar Bowl. Back to reality now, we were playing UC Davis. Oh well.....Cruising around Aloha Stadium after visiting Washington Huskies Stadium made me feel good about where we get to watch our games. Washington does not sell beer in the stadium and your food choices are hot dogs and popcorn and that is about it. On the mainland, it appears that the fans come to watch the game and not eat and drink. Aloha Stadium is a bit different. There is live music before the games, dozens of food choices and beer stands just about every 10 feet around the stadium. If you come early, there are picnic tables where you can sit down, eat and people watch. You can buy a steak or garlic chicken plate, cheesesteaks, Huli Huli (BBQ) Chicken Plates, Greek Food, Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, Dip n' Dots, Roasted Nuts, Cotton Candy, Woody's Hot Dogs, Pastrami Sandwiches, Pizza and a host of other fan friendly food. The Warrior Dog is $7. This is a huge thick and juicy dog with lots of flavor. My only complaint is that the bun is only big enough for half of the dog. The Greek Gyro ($7.50) is the absolute flavor bomb. Filled with thinly sliced meat, crisp lettuce, tomato and a yogurt based dressing. The Gyro is the perfect sandwich for the second half after you have consumed a few of those cold beverages that are available every ten feet. Speaking of the beer, they cost around $7 each and are served by some great people who really try to enjoy themselves. The Roasted Corn ($5) is also a good choice. Easy to eat and delicious. They offer a large variety of seasonings to put on the corn. We went with Cayenne Pepper and Garlic. Wow.....the corn had some real heat. Loved it. There are a lot of concession stands at Aloha Stadium that have televisions where you can monitor the action. Also bank ATM machines where you can pick up some cash to keep the beer stands busy. On a 80 degree night with clear skies and the smell of plumeria in the air, there is no better place on earth to watch or eat at a football game. GO BOWS!