JOSEPH PHELPS WINE DINNER - OAHU COUNTRY CLUB

OAHU COUNTRY CLUB

150 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD

HONOLULU, HI 96817

808-595-6331

https://www.oahucountryclub.com

https://www.facebook.com/oahucountryclub

https://www.instagram.com/oahucountryclub/?hl=en

One of the best wine dinners ever.  Oahu Country Club nailed it with this Joseph Phelps Wine Dinner.  Amazing food, service, wine and presentation.  Food was incredible as were the wines.  A perfect marriage of flavors and textures with incredible vino.  Amazing!

JOSEPH PHELPS WINE DINNER

JOSEPH PHELPS WINE DINNER MENU

RUINART BRUT ROSE CHAMPAGNE

THE LINEUP WAS AMAZING

CRAB WITH CAVIAR

DUCK CONFIT CANNELLONI

FREESTONE VINEYARD PINOT NOIR WITH DUCK CONFIT

BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS

BRAISED SHORT RIBS WITH NAPA CABERNET

CHATEAUBRIAND WITH BEARNAISE SAUCE

CARMELIZED PAN PERDU WITH APPLES

CHEF MICHAEL LONGWORTH NAILED THE FOOD AND WINE PAIRING!

SMASHBURGER TACO

LUNCH AT HOME

Love these Smashburger Tacos with low carb tortillas.  Great alternative to the bun!

Click link below to view previous post and recipe for Smashburger Taco;

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2023/05/low-carb-cheeseburger-wrap.html

SMASH BURGER TACO

ALL THE FLAVORS OF A GREAT CHEESEBURGER

 

THE BEACH BOYS IN CONCERT - HONOLULU, HI

THE BEACH BOYS IN CONCERT

HAWAII THEATRE 

Great to hear The Beach Boys live once more in my life.  While there were only two original band members playing (Mike Love & Bruce Johnston), the other new members including Actor John Stamos did an amazing job delivering the 60's sounds that rocked America and the World.  Stamos added a lot of energy to the band as did the drummer who was amazing talent.  Stamos sang, played the guitar and drums during the show and he was good.  Mike Love's voice was a bit weak but he still delivered as did Bruce Johnston who had tons of energy and rocked the entire night.  Enjoyed the ongoing slide show that showcased the early days and history of how The Beach Boys changed music forever.  

THE BEACH BOYS IN CONCERT

 

SHRIMP TEMPURA TACOS

DINNER AT HOME

One of my favorite Tacos and meals are these Shrimp Tempura Tacos.  So easy to make and bursting with flavors.  We start with an Ala Madre Low Carb Tortilla and then add Shredded Cabbage, Shrimp Tempura, White Sauce (Yogurt, Mayo & Lime Juice), Tempura Sauce, 

Hot Sauce, Cheddar Cheese, Pico de Gallo and a few slices of Avocado.  

Pro Tip:  Buy the premade Shrimp Tempura from Costco and bake them at 400 degrees for 7 minutes on each side.  I heat the Corn Tortillas in a pan, fold them over and cook until a bit crunchy.  You and your family/friends will love these Tacos!

SHRIMP TEMPURA TACOS

 

BLT SLIDERS

DINNER AT HOME

After a weekend of parties at home, I put together some leftover items for dinner.  

These BLT Sliders were delicious.  Pro Tip: Bake the Bacon for better texture and flavor!

BLT SLIDERS

DINNER PARTY AT HOME

DINNER AT HOME

Coming off the Ultimate Birthday dinner for my Wife and the next night we entertained our Daughter and her friends with similar menu.  This time the Cornish Game Hens shined along with of course, the Drew Burgers!

Pro Tip: Marinate Cornish Game Hens overnight and then Air Fry for beautiful color and moist and flavorful inside.

CHEESE AND SALUMI PLATTER

GARLIC BREAD AND RASPBERRY JAM FOR TARTUFO CHEESE

SMOKED SALMON ON CUCUMBER WITH MARSCAPONE AND DILL

LA SCALA SALAD

DREW BURGER SLIDERS

TUSCAN CORNISH GAME HENS

TOMAHAWK RIBEYE

MASHED POTATOES WITH GARLIC AND HERB BOURSIN CHEESE

MY DAUGHTER AND HER GUESTS

DREW BURGER SLIDERS

LUNCH AT HOME

Enjoyed a mini Drew Burger that packs all of the great flavors of the big Drew Burger.

DREW BURGER SLIDERS

THE ULTIMATE BIRTHDAY DINNER

DINNER AT HOME

My Wife's Birthday Dinner was worthy of an award.  An incredible array of appetizers plus entrees that included Sous Vide Tomahawk Ribeye, Alaskan King Crab Legs, Cornish Game Hens, Crab Cakes and of course my world famous Drew Burger Sliders.  Enjoyed with family, friends and a bit of bubbly and vino.  Does not get much better than this.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHIRLEY!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY APPETIZERS

CHEESE AND SALUMI PLATTER

FRESH AHI POKE AND TAKO POKE

SMOKED SALMON WITH MARSCAPONE

SHRIMP COCKTAIL

AHI SASHIMI

TARTUFO CHEESE WITH RASPBERRY JAM ON GARLIC TOAST

CHEESE AND BACON STUFFED MUSHROOMS

MINI CRAB CAKES

DREW BURGER SLIDERS

TUSCAN CHICKEN

ALASKAN KING CRAB

TOMAHAWK RIBEYE

PANCIT

MASHED POTATOES WITH CHEESE AND BUTTER

THE ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE CAKE

ULTIMATE BIRTHDAY APPETIZERS

ULTIMATE BIRTHDAY DINNER

 

DON'S MAI TAI BAR - ROYAL KONA RESORT

DON'S MAI TAI BAR

ROYAL KONA RESORT

75-5852 ALI'I DRIVE

KAILUA KONA, HI

808-329-3111

https://www.royalkona.com/

https://www.yelp.com/biz/dons-mai-tai-bar-kailua-kona-2

https://www.facebook.com/DMTBKona/

https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/878626945/dons-mai-tai-beach-bar-royal-kona-resort/

I love The Royal Kona Resort and Don's Mai Tai Bar for breakfast.  The view is incredible and on this visit the service was superb!  The Loco Moco with Fried Rice is the best in Hawaii.  Definitely the best one I have ever eaten.  Every element of this dish is delicious.  From the Gravy to the perfectly cooked eggs, this is da bomb.  My Daughter loved the Acai Bowl but couldn't stop eating bites of my Loco Moco.  Just love the setting of this restaurant.  One of my Kona faves!

Click link below to view previous post on Don's Mai Tai Bar and The Royal Kona Resort;

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2023/08/royal-kona-resort.html

DON'S MAI TAI BAR - KAILUA KONA

ON THE ROCKS IN KONA

SUPER BEAUTIFUL VIEW

DON'S MAI TAI BAR BREAKFAST MENU

COFFEE WITH AN INCREDIBLE VIEW

ACAI BOWL

COULD BE THE BEST LOCO MOCO IN HAWAII!

JUST A BEAUTIFUL SPOT IN KONA

GOOD MORNING FROM KONA