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Wednesday, August 6, 2025

LUNCH DELIVERY PROBLEM

LUNCH AT THE OFFICE

I bought my entire office Jollibee Fried Chicken for lunch and got a text from the delivery person.  He said he is late because there are too many bags.  I asked him if he had a trunk and he texted me this photo.  

A SMALL DELIVERY PROBLEM FOR THE DRIVER

 

Monday, August 4, 2025

SPICY PORK WITH VEGETABLES

DINNER AT HOME

Don't know what my wife puts into this dish, but wow it is delicious and it has a fiery kick.  The Spicy Pork, Green Beans and Carrots are the perfect combination of flavors and 
textures. Low carb too.  Love this and it tastes even better after a day or two in the refrigerator.

SPICY PORK WITH VEGETABLES


 

CARNE ASADA BURRITO

DINNER AT HOME

Followed up Carne Asada Taco Night with Carne Asada Burritos with low carb tortillas.  Absolutely delicious!

CARNE ASADA BURRITO


 

Sunday, August 3, 2025

RUBY TUESDAY HAWAII

RUBY TUESDAY
MOANALUA SHOPPING CENTER
930 VALKENBURGH
HONOLULU, HI
808-422-8585

I don't eat at large national chain restaurants very often but I do like Ruby Tuesday in Moanalua.  Staff is friendly and the military and local clientele make me feel right at home.
My fave here is the Salad Bar.  Just give me that and I am happy.  Also like the Pastrami Sliders which are delicious.  On this visit we enjoyed the Classic Sampler with Pretzels, Mozzarella Sticks, Spinach Artichoke Dip and Queso.  Nice combo of snacks!
Click links below to view previous posts on Ruby Tuesday Hawaii;

RUBY TUESDAY

RUBY TUESDAY MENU



BEST SALAD BAR IN HONOLULU

MY FAVE SALAD BAR

CLASSIC SAMPLER

PASTRAMI SLIDERS WITH FRIES

CARNE ASADA TACOS

DINNER AT HOME

Homemade Carne Asada Tacos are the best!

CARNE ASADA TACOS


BETTER THAN MOST MEXICAN RESTAURANTS IN HAWAII

Saturday, August 2, 2025

MEMOIRS AT THE MOANA - LANAI TABURA POP-UP DINNER

MEMOIRS AT THE MOANA
WESTIN MOANA SURFRIDER
HOSTED BY LANAI TABURA

Really enjoyed the Pop Up Dinner at the Moana Surfrider hosted by Lanai.  The food and drinks were really good and better than we expected.  Enjoyed every single dish and finished everything on every plate.  My faves were the Lobster Poke with Uni and Pork Tinola.  The Malasadas were also off the charts delicious.  The Chef and Lanai provided a course by course description of the food and its history.  They kept the stories short which kept these moving.
Sitting at our table was a true American hero.  Dr. Anthony Canfield who was the Doctor serving in Somalia during the Black Hawk Down incident.  Tony cared for and saved lives while on the ground in Mogadishu.  

MEMOIRS AT THE MOANA

BEAUTIFUL SUMMER EVENING IN WAIKIKI


LET'S GO!



MEMOIRS AT THE MOANA MENU

LANAI IS THE HOST

CHEF FELIPE MARES


LOBSTER POKE WITH SEA URCHIN

CONGEE, GINGER CHICKEN

REFRESHING PALET CLEANSER

PORK TINOLA

WAGYU KUSHIYAKI

MALASADAS WITH MANGO CURD

JUST A FEW COCKTAILS SERVED AND THEY WERE REALLY GOOD!

MET AN AMERICAN HERO.  DR. ANTHONY CANFIELD (RIGHT)

GREAT TO SPEND TIME WITH LANAI

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

TUNA, BLACK BEAN, CORN AND AVACODO SALAD

DINNER AT HOME

I make this salad during my "try to lose weight" weeks and when doing intermittent fasting.  
I won't eat for 24 to 48 hours and then enjoy a bowl of this salad.  Super delicious and filling.  In fact, I am kind of addicted to this salad now and can eat it twice a day and be happy.  
Pretty much use whatever we have in the refrigerator but always with a lot of fresh vegetables.  This batch included Canned Tuna Fish, Carrots, Celery, Onion, Cabbage, Lettuce, Cucumber, Black Beans, Corn and Avocado.  Last week's version included Cannellini Beans in place of the Black Beans.  I also add bit of American Cheese cut in small cubes and always Ken's Zesty Italian Salad Dressing.  The Dressing really brings everything together and kicks the taste way up.  Try this and I guarantee you will love it.  Don't add the dressing until you are ready to eat a portion and leave the rest dry until you eat it.  

TUNA, BLACKBEAN, CORN AND AVOCADO SALAD


DELICIOUS LOW CARB MEAL

Monday, July 28, 2025

SALMON WITH HOLLANDAISE SAUCE

DINNER AT HOME

Always enjoy this meal with Wild Salmon.  A dish that never gets old and you can eat once a week and never get tired of it.  Love it!

SALMON WITH HOLLANDAISE SAUCE


 

Sunday, July 27, 2025

JOLLIBEE FRIED CHICKEN WITH GRAVY

Jollibee has some of the best Fried Chicken on the planet.  So good that I call it "crack" because after one bite you will be addicted.  I order it Spicy and it does have a little kick.  Super crunchy on the outside but the inside is moist and bursting with flavor.
Add the Gravy and your addiction will deepen!

JOLLIBEE FRIED CHICKEN WITH GRAVY

MARGOTTO HAWAII

MARGOTTO HAWAII
514 PIIKOI STREET
HONOLULU, HI
808-592-8500

This was one of the best meals of my life.  Not only did Chef Shiori surprise us with a special Mr. Drew Santos menu, but our old favorites shined with the amazing flavors that have made Margotto Hawaii my favorite restaurant in Hawaii.  Every dish was perfect with flavors you cannot get anywhere else.  Mind blowing delicious especially when you add Foie Gras and Truffles.  The Pastas here are the best in Hawaii with the Bolognese, Cacio Pepe and Uni Tomato Cream being world class.  Chef's Special Filet Mignon was INCREDIBLE.  Cut like butter and melted in my mouth with Foie Gras and a truffle sauce adding to the party of flavors.  One of the best steaks ever!  All I can say is I already want to go back.  Love the food, staff, service and Chef at Margotto Hawaii.  Highly recommend you try Margotto and go "family style" so everyone can enjoy a variety of dishes.  
UPDATE: 2026 - My favorite restaurant in Hawaii (Margotto) has closed.
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BLOWN AWAY BY THE PERSONAL MR. SANTOS SPECIAL MENU

TRUFFLES ARE THE STAR OF THE SHOW AT MARGOTTO


CAVIAR EGG

EGG TOAST

EGG TOAST WITH TRUFFLES

TRUFFLE INFUSED CREAMY MASHED POTATOES WITH FOIE GRAS

GOTTA ADD A LITTLE TRUFFLE

THE BEST CREAMY POTATOES WITH FOIE GRAS AND TRUFFLES.  DA BOMB!

RISOTTO WITH FOIE GRAS

THE BEST RISOTTO DISH IN HAWAII WITH FOIE GRAS AND TRUFFLES

SPECIAL MR. DREW MENU SQUID INK PASTA WITH UNI TOMATO CREAM SAUCE

BEST BOLOGNESE ON THE PLANET

BEST CACIO PEPE IN HAWAII

CACIO PEPE EVEN BETTER WITH TRUFFLES

SPECIAL MR. DREW MENU FILET MIGNON WITH FOIE GRAS AND TRUFFLE SAUCE

CHEF SPECIAL DESSERT WAS THE BEST EVER DESSERT AT MARGOTTO

MAHALO CHEF SHIORI!