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Saturday, August 19, 2023

KFC DIABLO CHICKEN SANDWICH

KFC
1704 N KING STREET
HONOLULU, HI
808-845-7007

My Co-workers were hitting KFC and I was starving.  Told them I wanted the Spicy Chicken Sandwich and they brought back the Diablo.  The huge piece of Chicken was a bit spicy but nothing crazy.  This sandwich filled me up and sat in my gut.  

KFC DIABLO




 

REFLECTIONS - HOAKALEI COUNTRY CLUB

HOAKALEI COUNTRY CLUB
91-1620 KEONEULA BLVD
EWA BEACH, HI 96706
808-853-4343

Great food, service and location is the Trifecta and Reflections has it all.  Loved my lunch here with the Avocado Burrata Salad and Philly Cheesesteak Sliders.  Absolutely delicious!

REFLECTIONS AT HOAKALEI COUNTRY CLUB

CLUBHOUSE IS BEAUTIFUL

BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL

NICE BAR WITH DELICIOUS PUPUS

REFLECTIONS LUNCH MENU


PUPU MENU


AVOCADO BURRATA SALAD

PHILLY CHEESESTEAK SLIDERS

SO GOOD!


BEAUTIFUL HOAKALEI

 

KAU KAU GRILL


Spending a little time in Mapunapuna lately so we hit up the Kau Kau Grill for lunch.  I went for the BBQ Ribs and was not disappointed.  These Ribs fell off the bone and they were super delicious.  I even liked the Mac Salad which is a first for any Plate Lunch place.  Poke was good too so this place is a winner in my book.  Definitely will be eating here more in the future!
Click link below to view previous post on Kau Kau Grill:

KAU KAU GRILL

A LITTLE HOLE IN THE WALL IN MAPUNAPUNA

NO SEATING - ORDER AT THE COUNTER AND TAKE OUT

KAU KAU GRILL MENU

BBQ RIBS WITH RICE AND MAC SALAD

POKE

 

GARLIC STEAK WITH VEGETABLES

DINNER AT HOME

Loved this Steak crusted in Garlic.  Served with Broccolini and Carrots.  Yum!

GARLIC STEAK WITH VEGETABLES

 

CAPRIOTTI'S SANDWICH SHOP

CAPRIOTTI'S SANDWICH SHOP
KU'ONO MARKETPLACE
4210 WAIALAE AVENUE
HONOLULU, HI
808-739-0960

Excited to see Capriotti's open not far from home.  Visited twice in one week which must be a first as I try to avoid a lot of sandwiches and bread.  Arrived late afternoon to find the place pretty busy.  Line was moving fast with a smiling Manager/Owner making sure everything was going smooth.  I checked out the menu but already knew I wanted the Italian.  Ordered it, they took my name and I grabbed a table inside.  Within a few minutes the sandwich was ready and I dug in.  First thing I noticed was the meats overflowing from the bread.  Looked delicious.  The bread was soft - really soft.  Took one bite and I think I blurted out loud "wow".   The sandwich was good.  Really good.  I liked the meats, cheese, dressing, veggies and bread.  It wall worked perfectly and immediately I was a fan.  Decided to go back around the same time a few days later and ordered The Bobbie because the Manager/Owner said it was voted the Best Sandwich in America and was what they were known for.  Unlike the Classic Italian, I was not impressed when I opened the Bobbie.  The sandwich with Slow Roasted Turkey, Dressing, Cranberry Sauce and Mayo didn't have that overflowing look with the meat.  In fact, the best part of the sandwich was the Turkey but it was overtaken by the Cranberry Sauce.  Wish there was more Turkey because it had great flavor.  Thought The Bobbie was good but I kind of wanted to go back to the counter and order another Classic Italian.  I really like Capriotti's and will be a regular here.

CAPRIOTTI'S

CAPRIOTTI'S IN KAHALA

ORDER AT THE COUNTER

CAPRIOTTI'S MENU

CLASSIC ITALIAN

FRESH MEATS

REALLY LIKED THE ITALIAN!


THE BOBBIE - VOTED THE GREATEST SANDWICH IN AMERICA

LITTLE DISAPPOINTED WITH THE AMOUNT OF TURKEY IN THE BOBBIE

 

Sunday, August 13, 2023

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

BUFFALO WILD WINGS
WINDWARD MALL
46-056 KAMEHAMEHA HWY
KANEOHE, HI 
808-236-0838

Getting my car detailed in Kaneohe and had to kill a few hours so I walked over to Windward Mall.  Decided to have some Wings and a cold beverage at Buffalo Wild Wings.  Place was pretty dead so I grabbed a table and ordered a cup of Chili and (6) Hot Wings with Celery and Carrots.  Wings were HOT.  Spicy like I like them.  Nice flavor with a crunchy outside and moist chicken inside.  The Chili for me was just ok.  Plenty of meat but no heat and real Chili flavor.  I ordered with Cheese and Onions which helped a bit.  Service was good and I got to watch some UFC fights for the first time in ages.  

BUFFALO WILD WINGS - (6) PIECE HOT

CHILI, CHEESE AND ONIONS

 

Friday, August 11, 2023

CHICKEN AND PORK ADOBO

DINNER AT HOME

My Wife made delicious Chicken and Pork Adobo.  A little Filipino night at the casa.

CHICKEN AND PORK ADOBO


 

SHRIMP RISOTTO

DINNER AT HOME

Delicious sweet Shrimp with a Tomato and Garlic Risotto.  So yummy!

SHRIMP RISOTTO

 

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

CRUNCHY BEEF & GUACAMOLE TACOS AND TACO SALAD

DINNER AT HOME

Tuesday must be my favorite day of the week because I love Taco Tuesday!  These Beef and Guacamole Tacos are an all time family fave.  My Daughter prefers a Taco Salad.  Low carb tortillas of course.

BEEF AND GUACAMOLE TACOS

MY FAVE WITH LOW CARB CORN TORTILLAS

TACO SALAD WITH LOW CARB HOMEMADE TORTILLA CHIPS

 

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

RIB EYE LOIN

DINNER AT HOME

This steak prepared by my Wife was as good or better than any Steakhouse in Hawaii.
Unbelievably delicious!

RIB EYE LOIN

STEAK ON THE LANAI

 

Monday, August 7, 2023

GUIEB CAFE - LOBSTER ROLL

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

I love Guieb Cafe and admire how hard they work.  On this visit I tried the Lobster Roll which had way too much mayonnaise for my taste.  All I could taste was the mayo.  The flavor of the Lobster was lost which is a shame. The Roll was perfect though.   Couldn't eat the Salad either as I do not like this type of bitter lettuce.  I am a Romaine and Iceberg kind of guy.  

GUIEB CAFE LOBSTER ROLL

Sunday, August 6, 2023

MAHI MAHI AND SASHIMI

DINNER AT HOME

This dinner of Fresh Mahi Mahi and Sashimi was the bomb.  Ten times better than the $80 per person buffet at the Hyatt.  The Mahi was on sale so this meal for three cost less than $40.  The fresh Ahi was expensive at $42 per pound so this little block was $18.  Made a simple sauce using Butter, White Wine, Chicken Stock, Heavy Cream and Capers.  Restaurant quality at home and so delicious!

MAHI MAHI

FRESH AHI SASHIMI

FRESH MAHI MAHI ON SALE.  THIS WAS UNDER $9

FRESH AHI BLOCK

FIVE STAR DINNER ON THE LANAI

MAHI MAHI DINNER


 

Saturday, August 5, 2023

THE BUFFET AT HYATT

THE BUFFET AT HYATT
HYATT REGENCY WAIKIKI
2424 KALAKAUA AVE
HONOLULU, HI
808-923-1234

Seeing a lot of photos of the new Buffet at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki on social media.  While we are not big buffet people, decided to give it a try.  The Buffet features Seafood and Korean food on the pool deck of the hotel.  There is open air indoor and outdoor seating.  We opted for outdoors and had a great view of the waves and surfers in Waikiki.  There was live music by Dave Watanabe who can sing pretty much anything.  Dave is a fixture in Waikiki hotels and I book him annually for parties at my house.  A little music, vino, nice view and food.  Not a bad night in Waikiki.  Now for the food.  While we were not that impressed, there are quite a few dishes that I really liked.  My favorites were the Crab Legs which were served with drawn butter.  Delicious and made the meal for me.  I liked the Sirloin Steak, Beef Bulgogi, Kalbi Ribs, Shrimp Skewers, Carbonara and Sushi.  Price is $80 per person.

THE BUFFET AT HYATT

NICE TO VISIT THE HYATT REGENCY

HULA PERFORMANCE 



THE BUFFET AT HYATT MENU



ENJOYED THE OUTDOOR SEATING WITH VIEW

GREAT VIEW OF WAIKIKI BEACH






























STRIKE THAT POSE

HAPPY AT THE HYATT