MAMALA BAY GOLF COURSE - HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, HAWAII

MAMALA BAY GOLF COURSE

HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, HAWAII

MAMALA BAY GOLF COURSE

625 MAMALA BAY DRIVE

HICKAM AFB, HI  96853

808-449-2300

808-449-2311 FAX

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Love it every time I get access to Hickam Air Force Base.  This is one of the nicest military bases in Hawaii.  The base is filled with history and bullet holes.  You can actually see hundreds if not thousands of rounds of bullets that blanketed the buildings in 1941.  While the bullet holes from the Japanese strafing are still in the walls, the sound and fury of F22 Raptor Fighter Jets above let you know that you are safe and protected by some of the best airmen and woman in the world.  When I enter Hickam I am overwhelmed with a sense of pride, patriotism and the upmost respect for our military.  Really wish I could convey to the troops how much I appreciate their service to our country.  Perhaps playing a round of golf for the Friends of Hickam Foundation and donating to a great cause that blends the business world with the military at Hickam is a start.  The Friends of Hickam Golf Tournament is a large event that brings together the Hawaii business community with the Base Commander, military personnel and the private sector that provides service and support to the base.   The day is filled with golf and lots of airplanes since the course is literally located on the flight line of Hickam and runway for Honolulu International Airport.  You not only see and hear military jets and aircraft but also every type of commercial jet that flies the sky.  Prop jets to the largest 767 and Airbus literally taxi by some of the greens and takeoff and land just a few yards away.  It is a symphony of flight and I love it!  Our day of golf ended at the Officers Club where we enjoyed a buffet, awards ceremony (I won an umbrella) and a few words from the Base Commander.  Truly blessed to spend some time on Hickam and in the company of the men and woman who serve this great country.

MAMALA BAY GOLF COURSE

HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE HAWAII

THE STARS AND STRIPES WITH SPECTACULAR JET SCULPTURE

JETS SOARING OVER HICKAM AFB AND PEARL HARBOR

MAMALA BAY GOLF COURSE IS LOCATED ON HICKAM AFB

ENTRANCE TO GOLF COURSE AND CLUB HOUSE

YOU COULD ACTUALLY HIT A PLANE WITH YOUR APPROACH SHOT TO THIS GREEN

PUTTING WHILE JETS TAXI BY WAS PRETTY COOL

THREE JETS ON LEFT GETTING READY FOR TAKEOFF WHILE I GET READY TO HIT MY DRIVER

BLUE WATERS, PALM TREES AND LOTS OF PLANES

EVERYTHING FROM FIGHTER JETS TO ALOHA AIR CARGO JETS COMING AND GOING

TEEING UP FOR THE FRIENDS OF HICKAM FOUNDATION

NOT A BAD VIEW FROM THE PUTTING GREEN

MAMALA BAY GOLF COURSE 

HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE OFFICERS CLUB

OFFICERS CLUB OFFERS INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SEATING FOR HUNDREDS

PLAYING GOLF AT THE 20TH ANNUAL FRIENDS OF HICKAM GOLF TOURNAMENT

NICE BUFFET THAT INCLUDED PRIME RIB, ROASTED CHICKEN AND SALAD

LUCKY TO LIVE HAWAII

 LUCKY TO LIVE HAWAII

RAINBOW IN PARADISE

Blessed to live on one of the most beautiful islands in the world.  Sunshine, rainbows, great golf and some of the nicest people on the planet.  And great food too!

W&M BAR-B-Q BURGERS

W&M BAR-B-Q BURGERS

HONOLULU, HAWAII

W&M BAR-B-Q BURGERS

3104 WAIALAE AVENUE

HONOLULU, HI  96816

808-734-3350

HOURS: Wednesday thru Friday 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

                Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

When Wilfred and Mary Kawamura (W&M) created their secret barbecue sauce in 1940, I don't think they realized that their hamburger stand which was originally located on Nuuanu Avenue would become a Hawaii institution and winner of many local Burger Awards.  Back then the burgers sold for 19 cents and people lined up to enjoy them.  W&M moved to its current home on Waialae Avenue in 1980 and is now owned by Walt and Joy Kunimitsu who guard the secret sauce recipe that is only known to a few.  W&M Burgers is closed Monday and Tuesday.  They have limited hours the days they are open so there is usually a line when you arrive.  The biggest challenge to enjoying a W&M Burger is getting in and out of the parking lot.  With only about eight parking stalls and one way in and out this place is easily passed up by motorists who do not want to deal with the parking.  I cannot imagine how long the line would be if there were ample parking.  At W&M, you order at the window and are given a number.  Be prepared to wait.  After you order step aside because there is only one ordering window and one pick up window.  The lady behind the counter was super sweet and recognized my daughter from the Fujitsu commercials.  "Look" she yelled to the entire staff.  "The Fujitsu girl is here".  We ordered the Royal Cheeseburger ($4.00).  This is basically a Teriyaki Burger with lettuce, tomato, onion, relish, mayo and ketchup.  Not a bad burger.  It is a bit thin and filled with Teriyaki taste.  Really cannot taste the meat.  I liked the fresh lettuce, tomato and onion.  The entire family loved the French Fries ($2.10).  Thin, crisp and tasty!  This is mostly a takeout place as there is absolutely no seating.  There is a small section where you can stand and eat on a counter.

W&M BAR-B-Q BURGERS

W&M BAR-B-Q BURGERS ON WAIALAE AVENUE IN KAIMUKI

A FEW SPECIALS - ADD THE BACON!

W&M BAR-B-Q MENU

ORDER AT THE COUNTER AND PICK UP ON FAR SIDE

ROYAL CHEESEBURGER

ROYAL CHEESEBURGER WITH LETTUCE, TOMATO, ONION, RELISH, MAYO AND KETCHUP

THE BURGER IS A BIT THIN AND FULL OF TERIYAKI FLAVOR

REALLY GOOD LIGHT AND CRISPY FRENCH FRIES

ROY'S HAWAII KAI 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION

ROY'S 

6600 KALANIANAOLE HIGHWAY

HONOLULU, HAWAII 96825

808-396-7697

HOURS:  Monday thru Thursday 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

                 Friday 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

                 Saturday 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

                 Sunday 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

www.royshawaii.com

We have been enjoying 4th of July at Roy's Hawaii Kai every year since 2009.  There is really no better place to enjoy the fireworks on Maunalua Bay if you want to eat and drink in style before, during and after the show.  Roy's closes on the 4th and turns the restaurant into the ultimate backyard bbq party.  Tickets this year were $65 for adults and $30 for children.  The doors open at 5:00 PM and the fireworks begin promptly at 8:00 PM.  When you enter Roy's vast property on the 4th, you can choose indoor or outdoor seating.  The outdoor seating is great for the fireworks but there is not much shade from 5:00 to sunset.  There is plenty of seating indoors at the lower bar area or upstairs dining room.  Food tables are set up on the lawn fronting the restaurant and additional food stations are located upstairs in the dining room.  You can mingle about inside and out and graze the food stations.  This year they sold Aloha Brewing Company Beer outside for $5 a cup.  You can also order beer, wine and other drinks from the bar or wait staff but this is not included with your admission.  We brought our own wine and they charge a modest corkage fee.  Kids can enjoy Root Beer Floats and Lemonade with their food at no additional cost.  The food this year at Roy's was down a notch.  Seems like there was less of a selection and they did away with the table service of appetizers where plates of fresh sashimi, shrimp and other finger foods were brought to your table by the staff.  The sashimi and sushi this year were absolutely terrible.  The Pad Thai Noodles were tasteless and the BBQ Beef Brisket was was too salty.  They served very undercooked Baked Beans (still hard in middle) with Corn Tortillas.  Not too many people at our table could figure that one out.  Loved the Baked Mahi Mahi and Huli Huli Chicken.  These were excellent dishes that were bursting with flavor.  Once again the staff at Roy's was amazing.  Always friendly, smiling and ready to assist our table in any way.  Chef Roy Yamaguchi himself was here and he mingled happily with all the guests.  I really respect Chef Roy.  He is probably the most successful Chef in Hawaii history.  His restaurant empire that started right here at this restaurant in Hawaii Kai has grown to 31 restaurants in the United States, Japan and Guam.  My take on Roy's Hawaii Kai this 4th of July was that it is the best place to enjoy the fireworks on Maunalua Bay if you want to eat and drink in style.  The food however this year was just a little less appetizing than previous years, but the staff made up for it with their great attitude and service.

Click links below to view more posts on Roy's 4th of July celebrations;

https://www.greateatshawaii.com/2012/07/roys-hawaii-kai-4th-of-july-celebration.html

https://www.greateatshawaii.com/2011/07/roys-hawaii-kai-4th-of-july-celebration.html

https://www.greateatshawaii.com/2010/07/happy-4th-of-july-at-roys-hawaii-kai.html

https://www.greateatshawaii.com/2009/07/roys-4th-of-july-bbq-hawaii-kai-wow.html

ROY'S HAWAII KAI 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION

ROY'S TURNS THEIR FRONT LAWN INTO THE ULTIMATE BACKYARD 4TH OF JULY PARTY

THE RESTAURANT IS CLOSED ON THE FOURTH OF JULY AND THEY SELL TICKETS FOR THE
4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION.  WARNING:  THEY ALWAYS SELL OUT IN ADVANCE.  BUY EARLY.

OUR TABLE UNDER TREE OFFERS A GREAT VIEW BEFORE AND DURING THE FIREWORKS

PORK BELLY BUN, SHRIMP SKEWER AND PAD THAI NOODLES

BBQ RIBS, BEEF BRISKET AND CORN TORTILLA WITH BAKED BEANS

MAC N' CHEESE, BAKED MAHI MAHI, CRAB CAKE, PAD THAI, SHRIMP SKEWER AND SASHIMI

ABSOLUTELY THE WORST SUSHI I HAVE EVER TASTED