ISLAND VINTAGE WINE BAR

ISLAND VINTAGE WINE BAR

ROYAL HAWAIIAN SHOPPING CENTER

2301 KALAKAUA AVE

HONOLULU, HI

808-799-9463

https://www.islandvintagewinebar.com/

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Think I just found my new favorite wine bar in Waikiki.  Loved Island Vintage Wine Bar.  Food and service were excellent on this visit.  Started with fresh Shoyu Poke that we requested be served with greens in place of rice.  Delicious.  I had the Keto Wagyu Burger wrapped in lettuce in place of a bun.  The burger was a bit messy but super delicious.  My friend had the Lox of Bagel and loved it.  Amazed at the size of the menu here and Keto options.  Will be going back real soon.  Love this place!

ISLAND VINTAGE WINE BAR

ISLAND VINTAGE WINE BAR MENU

SHOYU AHI POKE

LOX OF BAGEL

KETO WAGYU BURGER

GREAT TASTING FRENCH FRIES

BURGER WRAPPED IN LETTUCE

MEAT AND GRILLED ONIONS DELICIOUS!

 

LOW CARB TEDDY'S BIGGER BURGERS

TEDDY'S BIGGER BURGERS

Somewhere on Oahu

https://www.teddysbb.com

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My office ordered Teddy's Bigger Burgers online and then picked them up.  Don't know what location but think it might have been Aiea.  I ordered the Single Burger protein style.  Did not get the Cheese and Ketchup that I requested.  This is a good burger but at $7 I would prefer two In N' Out Burgers.

TEDDY'S BIGGER BURGER PROTEIN STYLE

 

NO BUN BURGER

BREAKFAST AT HOME

Opened the refrigerator to find a burger leftover from a few days ago.  Decided to have it for breakfast.  Topped with Tomato, Onion and Avocado.  Delicious!

NO BUN BURGER WITH AVOCADO

 

DREW BURGER WITH AVOCADO PROTEIN STYLE

LUNCH AT HOME

Craving a Burger so I made my favorite Drew Burger and added a little Avocado.

Protein style with lettuce in place of bun to stay low carb.

DREW BURGER WITH AVOCADO PROTEIN STYLE

LOW CARB SMASH BURGERS

DINNER AT HOME

Craving a Burger but did not want a large one so I made smaller Slider type Burgers using a lettuce wrap in place of the bun.  Topped melted cheese, Tomato, Onion and Avocado.

These little Burgers rocked and I will be making them again soon.

LOW CARB SMASH BURGERS

WRAPPED IN LETTUCE IN PLACE OF THE BUN

SO GOOD!

SMASH BURGER PREP

 

LOW CARB SMASH BURGER SLIDERS

DINNER AT HOME

These low carb Smash Burger Sliders were delicious.  The Grilled Onions and Mustard give them depth of flavor.  Wrapped in Lettuce to reduce the carbs.  Yummy!

LOW CARB SMASH BURGER SLIDERS WITH CHEESE AND AVOCADO

SMASH BURGERS WITH GRILLED ONIONS

ADD A LITTLE MUSTARD

GOTTA HAVE SOME CHEESE

SERVED WITH LETTUCE, TOMATO, ONION AND AVOCADO

ALL WRAPPED UP IN LETTUCE TO REDUCE THE CARBS

 

DREW BURGER WITH CHEESE AND AVOCADO PROTEIN STYLE

DINNER AT HOME

Surprised when both my Wife and Daughter requested Drew Burgers Protein Style for dinner.  I was happy to make these for them.  Tasted great and satisfied our burger cravings.

DREW BURGER WITH CHEESE AND AVOCADO PROTEIN STYLE

CLASSIC PROTEIN STYLE BURGER DREW STYLE

 

IN N' OUT BURGER PROTEIN STYLE

IN N' OUT BURGER

SOMEWHERE IN SAN DIEGO

For years I would go to In N' Out Burger and see people eating their Burgers Protein Style   (no bun).  I would always say to myself "eat the f'n bun you asshole.  Now here I sit eating my In N' Out Burger without the bun.  What an a' hole!

IN N' OUT BURGER PROTEIN STYLE

KELI HAPPY TO BE BACK AT IN N' OUT BURGER IN CALIFORNIA

 

DREW BURGER WITH CHEESE AND AVOCADO PROTEIN STYLE

LUNCH AT HOME

I have been craving a Burger for days and finally made one for lunch.  Oh..my....

Burger Happiness even without the bun!

PROTEIN STYLE BURGER WITH CHEESE AND AVOCADO

LOW CARB BURGER

 

DREW BURGER WITH AVOCADO PROTEIN STYLE

DINNER AT HOME

I am now totally content eating my Drew Burgers with a lettuce wrap in place of a bun.

Yeah I miss the bun but this is still so good.  Love these burgers!

DREW BURGER WRAPPED IN LETTUCE IN PLACE OF A BUN

A LITTLE AVOCADO PLEASE

DELICIOUS LOW CARB CHEESEBURGER

 

LOW CARB MCDONALDS CHEESEBURGER

LUNCH AT HOME

Craving a McDonald's Cheeseburger so I bought one and ate everything but the bun.

It really did satisfy my cravings so next time I will try a Big Mac without the bun.

MCDONALDS CHEESEBURGER WITHOUT THE BUN

 

PROTEIN STYLE DREW BURGER

DINNER AT HOME

No problem craving a Burger while eating low carb.  I just wrap it in lettuce and get all of the great flavors that I love.  This Lettuce Wrapped Burger taste great and is satisfying.  Sure I miss the bun but this is pretty darn good too.

DREW BURGER PROTEIN STYLE

LETTUCE, TOMATO, BEEF PATTIE, CHEESE, ONION, AVOCADO AND SPECIAL SAUCE

 

HAMADA GENERAL STORE

HAMADA GENERAL STORE

885 QUEEN STREET

HONOLULU, HI 96813

808-379-1992

HOURS:  Daily 9AM - 2PM / Closed Sunday

www.hamadageneralstore.com

https://www.yelp.com/biz/hamada-general-store-honolulu

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Walked into Hamada General Store not knowing what to expect.  Only have seen a few posts of the place on social media.  It is kind of like a store where they sell t-shirts, hats and a few pre-packaged local food items.  The counter to the right is where you order and then watch the action in the kitchen as your food is quickly prepared.  I asked for the HGS Burger with Lettuce in place of the bun.  The gal at the counter questioned me and then a man came up and said "yes" they could do that for $2 more.  No problem I said and I got my burger.  Burger was good and it was served with a huge pile of French Fries of which I did not eat one.  Not one.. My Wife got the Kim Chee Pastrami Sandwich which looked incredible.  She however thought it was just o.k.  Happy they accommodated me with the Lettuce Wrapped Burger but don't think I will be back because the menu is very limited.

HAMADA GENERAL STORE BURGER PROTEIN STYLE

HAMADA GENERAL STORE

MENU ON TWO DISPLAY BOARDS AND IS VERY LIMITED

ORDER AT THE COUNTER AND WATCH THEM COOK

HGS BURGER WITH LETTUC WRAP IN PLACE OF BUN

KIM CHEE AND PASTRAMI SANDWICH

DREW BURGER WRAP WITH CHEESE AND AVOCADO

DINNER AT HOME

Made my Drew Burger using Lettuce as the bun.  Truly was delicious and I did not miss the bun at all.  This totally satisfied my craving for a burger while eating low carb.

DREW BURGER WITH CHEESE AND AVOCADO PROTEIN STYLE

DELICIOUS BURGER WITH LETTUCE BUN

 

LOW CARB CHEESEBURGER WITH AVOCADO

DINNER AT HOME

Cannot think of a better way to start the New Year diet than with a Cheeseburger done Keto style. My Wife was craving a burger on New Year's Day so I did my Drew Burger without the bun.  Wrapped the Burger in Crisp Lettuce and believe me this was just as good as the bun version.  

THE DREW BURGER KETO STYLE

EVERYTHING YOU WANT IN A BURGER WITHOUT THE BUN