AHI AVOCADO AND PAPAYA TOWER

 AHI AVOCADO AND PAPAYA TOWER

DINNER AT HOME

We wanted a light dinner and fresh Ahi so I came up with this Ahi Tower with Papaya and Avocado.  Topped with a little Seaweed Salad.  The base consists of Zucchini, Corn, Onion and Jalapeño.

I really could eat this every single day.  So lucky to have the best fresh Ahi in the World in Hawaii.

AHI TOWER WITH AVOCADO AND PAPAYA

BEAUTIFUL SASHIMI GRADE A AHI BLOCK WAS $12

GIOVANNI'S ORIGINAL SHIRMP TRUCK

GIOVANNI'S ORIGINAL SHRIMP TRUCK

56-505 KAMEHAMEHA HWY

KAHUKU, HI. 96731

HOURS:  Daily 10:30AM - 6:30PM

808-293-1839

http://giovannisshrimptruck.com

www.yelp.com/biz/giovannis-shrimp-truck-kahuku

www.facebook.com/Giovannis-Original-Shrimp-Truck-181844028518001/

www.instagram.com/explore/locations/620503/giovannis-shrimp-truck/?hl=en

My Daughter made a trip to the North Shore and Sunset Beach.  On the way home she picked me up a Shrimp Scampi Plate from Giovanni's Original Shrimp Truck.  This is one of my favorite meals and the Giovanni's Hot Sauce is an addiction.  Love it.  This plate made the hour drive home looking good and tasted just like being in Kahuku.

Click link below to view previous posts on Giovanni's Original Shrimp Truck;

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2018/06/giovannis-shrimp-truck.html

GIOVANNI'S ORIGINAL SHRIMP TRUCK

WAIAKAMILO DRIVE INN

WAIAKAMILO DRIVE INN

WAIAKAMILO SHOPPING CENTER

1414 DILLINGHAM BLVD

HONOLULU, HI. 96817

808-843-2888

www.yelp.com/biz/waiakamilo-drive-inn-honolulu

I never get excited when my co-workers tell me they want to have lunch at Waiakamilo Drive Inn.  Typical local plate lunch menu with very little healthy options.  I did find a Vegetable Stir Fry on the menu for $8.75.  This was really good, satisfying and filling.  Did not care for the Macaroni Salad as it tasted like a big blob of mayonnaise.

STIR FRY VEGETABLES WITH CHICKEN

GUIEB CAFE - MAHI MAHI WITH GARLIC CAPER BUTTER

GUIEB CAFE
1311 KING STREET, SUITE F06
HONOLULU, HI 96817
808-913-2131
HOURS:  Monday Thru Saturday 6AM - 3PM
www.guiebscatering.com
www.yelp.com/biz/guieb-cafe-honolulu
www.facebook.com/guiebscatering/
www.instagram.com/guiebscatering/?hl=en

My 14th week in a row buying lunch for my office to support local restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic.  This time I went with a tiny little restaurant that I have never heard of or been to before.  A fellow foodie posted a photo of Guieb Cafe food and it looked really good.  I checked out their menu and then called them up to order 30 Mahi Mahi with Garlic Caper Butter for my office.  Also ordered 30 Clam Chowders.  The Mahi came with a super tasty and light Crab Salad and scoop of Rice.  Loved the Mahi.  Lots and lots of garlic.  Clam Chowder was thick and creamy.  I would highly recommend trying Guieb Cafe and I will be back soon myself.  Update:  I have been back and back and back again.  Click link below to see more incredible meals from Guieb.  Tell them Mr. Fujitsu sent you and Get your Guieb on!  UPDATE:  Have been back at least six times and still loving this food. Added photos below of some of the great meals.  Among my favorites are the Seared Ahi and Crab Legs.  This place is a little hole in the wall neighborhood gem.  Don't tell anyone.
Update:  Back again for the Grilled Miso Asian Salmon.  Absolutely delicious!
Update:  Back for the Prime Rib.  Kind of dry.  Not bad but not great.

Update:  Back for the Lobster for $17.  Not bad but the butter tasted real funny.

Update:  Back for the BBQ Lilikoi Chickn.  Super delicious.

Update:  Back for the Porterhouse Steak.  Good flavor but so tough and difficult to cut.

Update:  Back for the Kalihiforna Burger.  Wow...this was awesome!

Update:  Back for the Philly Cheesesteak.  Not my fave and could not taste the Cheese.

Update:  Back for the Turkey and Ham.  Wow.  delicious.  One of the best Guieb meals ever!
Click link below to view updated post and more food from Guieb Cafe;
https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2020/06/guieb-cafe.html

MAHI WITH GARLIC CAPER BUTTER

MAHI MAHI PLATE  WITH CLAM CHOWDER

CLAM CHOWDER IS THICK AND CREAMY

30 MAHI PLATES AND CLAM CHOWDER FOR THE OFFICE 

LUNCH FOR 30 FROM GUIEB CAFE

SEARED AHI 

PERFECTLY COOKED RARE AHI

PRIME RIB LOCO MOCO

NORTH SHORE GARLIC SHIRMP

KING CRAB LEGS

FRIED CHICKEN AND WAFFLES

GRILLED MISO ASIAN SALMON

GRILLED OPAH WITH VINE RIPENED TOMATO GARLIC BUTTER

FRESH CATCH FISH SANDWICH

 PRIME RIB

LOBSTER

BBQ LILIKOI CHICKEN

PORTERHOUSE STEAK

KALIHIFORNA BURGER

PHILLY CHEESESTEAK

TURKEY AND HAM

BIRRIA TACOS

MEMORIAL DAY DREW BURGERS AND HOT DOGS

MEMORIAL DAY DREW BURGERS

DINNER AT HOME

Celebrated Memorial Day with good old Hamburgers and Hot Dogs.  Kept it simple and it was oh so good.  Absolutely love my Drew Burgers which are my favorite Burger next to In N' Out.  Made homemade French Fries in the Air Fryer and they came out crispy and delicious.  Earlier in the day we enjoyed Nathan's Hot Dogs which are also my fave.  Good thing I walked about 15 miles this weekend.  

THE DREW BURGER WITH FRENCH FRIES AND CORN ON THE COBB 

THE PERFECT BURGER

NATHAN'S HOT DOGS

CHOCOLATE CHIP OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

CHOCOLATE CHIP OATMEAL RASIN COOKIES

SNACKING AT HOME

My Wife never makes cookies and for some reason this weekend she made two different types.  The first ones were what she called Chocolate Krinkles.  These were good but nowhere near as good as the Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Raisin Cookies that knocked my socks off.  She gave me one right out of the oven and it was so gooey and delicious.  One of my favorite cookies ever and worth the calories.

CHOCOLATE CHIP OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

CHOCOLATE KRINKLES

SASHIMI WITH AVOCADO AND CUCUMBER

SASHIMI WITH AVOCADO AND CUCUMBER

APPETIZER AT HOME

We are loving the abundance of fresh Ahi in Hawaii.  I got this beautiful block for $10 and made a platter of Sashimi with fresh Avocado and Japanese Cucumbers.  A slice of Sashimi and Avocado together dipped in Shoyu/Wasabi Sauce is heaven.  This platter didn't last long.

AHI SASHIMI WITH AVOCADO AND JAPANESE CUCUMBER

PERFECT BLOCK OF AHI FOR $10

AHI, MANGO AND AVOCADO TOWER

AHI, MANGO AND AVOCADO TOWER

APPETIZER AT HOME 

For some strange reason the thought came to me to make and Ahi and Avocado Tower for our dinner appetizer.  Ahi is abundant and affordable right now and the entire family loves it raw.  I pickled some Japanese Cucumbers and Red Onion to go with my Tower.  The base of the Tower is Japanese Cucumber then a row of Ahi, Mango, Avocado and more Ahi.  Topped with Seaweed Salad.  We mixed the fresh Ahi with a little Shoyu and Wasabi prior to building the Tower.  Made two of these with a $9 block of Ahi.  Looked great and tasted amazing.  

AHI, MANGO AND AVOCADO TOWER

RIB EYE STEAK

 RIB EYE STEAK

DINNER AT HOME

My Wife cooks the most amazing steaks.  As good or better than most Steak Houses.  First she carmelizes both sides of the steak with a mixture of sea salt, freshly cracked pepper and brown sugar.

Then into a 450 degree oven for just a few minutes with a pat of butter on top.  Perfect Medium Rare every time.  Served up with some buttery Mashed Potatoes.  Simple and so delicious!

RIB EYE STEAK

CAN'T HURT ME - DAVID GOGGINS

CAN'T HURT ME

DAVID GOGGINS

Yes this is a food blog but I just have to share this book that I read on Amazon Audible.  Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins is a "life changing" read that has inspired me greatly.  In fact, today I woke up and walked down our hill to the main highway and then back again up the hill.  Total of about 6.5 miles and never flat.  Now I know that's not much of a walk for many of you, but for me the thought of walking up and down our hill was something that I never wanted to do.  After finishing Can't Hurt Me I have started to do more things that are uncomfortable.  Started with smaller walks up the hills around our house.  I put the thought of walking our hill in my mind last night and when I awoke, there was a desire to do it no matter what.  As a few rain drops hit my face when I started, I told myself I would finish this walk even if it rained the entire time.  Lucky for me the rain stopped. Going down the hill was a breeze but going up was another story.  I listened to David's Youtube videos on my headphones the entire walk and needed his words to finish the tough uphill portion which lasted an hour.  Felt so great to accomplish this small goal and know I was on my way to changing a lot of things in my life and mind.  Thanks David Goggins!  

CAN'T HURT ME BY DAVID GOGGINS IS A MUST READ

STARTED AT THE TOP OF THE HILL

NICE VIEWS GOING DOWN THE HILL

MADE IT TO THE HIGHWAY AND THEN WALKED BACK UP THE HILL

AFTER TWO HOURS I WAS BACK TO THE TOP OF THE HILL BUT HAD SOME MORE WALKING
TO DO TO GET BACK HOME.

PAPAYA AND COTTAGE CHEESE

PAPAYA AND COTTAGE CHEESE

BREAKFAST AT HOME

Finished a 6.5 mile run/walk this morning and came home hungry.  Saw we had some Papaya and Cottage Cheese so I went healthy with this breakfast.  Actually pretty delicious and satisfying.

PAPAYA AND COTTAGE CHEESE

DORAKU SUSHI TAKEOUT #4

DORAKU SUSHI TAKEOUT

DINNER AT HOME

I think this is our fourth Doraku Sushi takeout since the COVID-19 lockdown.  Nice thing is that you can now get Doraku delivered by Food-a-go-go/Elite Delivery for a flat fee of $10.  No other fees or service charges.  Just $10 and the food is delivered to your home.  We ordered online on the Doraku website and then called the restaurant to let them know we wanted the food ready at 6:00 pm and that it would be picked up by Elite Delivery.  You then go on the Food-a-go-go website and book delivery via Elite.  The process takes a bit more time than say ordering on BiteSquad but you save a ton of money on fees and the restaurant does not have to pay the 20-30% to BiteSquad.  As a former restaurant owner, I know how the service fees kill restaurant margins and really reduce profits.  That is why I love and recommend the Food-a-go-go/Elite Delivery service.  Once your order is in the Elite System you will get text notifications on the status of your order and delivery updates.  Our driver also called me when the food arrived.  While I love the service it is the food that I love more.  This Doraku Push-fest on our lanai was fantastic!

Click link below to learn more about Food-a-go-go and Elite Delivery;

https://foodagogo.org