GREAT EATS HAWAII

Saturday, May 7, 2016

DEALEY PLAZA - THE SIXTH FLOOR MUSEUM

DEALEY PLAZA

DALLAS, TEXAS

214-670-4100

HOURS: Dally 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM

THE SIXTH FLOOR MUSEUM

411 ELM STREET,

DALLAS, TX 75202

214-747-6660

HOURS: Monday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday thru Sunday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

www.jfk.org

For any American my age a visit to Dallas would not be complete without seeing Dealey Plaza and The Sixth Floor Museum. This is the sight where President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963. It is amazing but visiting here is like time stood still. The Plaza looks pretty much exactly as looked on that bright sunny day in November of 63. The first time I visited this site I cried after moving quietly through The Sixth Floor Museum where you can see the site where the bullets were fired and out the window that so perfectly overlooked Dealey Plaza. For me the best time to visit this place is early morning before the crowds and school bus tours. Try to get in as soon as they open and you will have a more quiet and relaxed time. When you visit Dealey Plaza so many memories come back. The shots, President and Mrs Kennedy's reactions, the Grassy Knoll. You cannot help but make your way to the Grassy Knoll and ask yourself "what if". For me this museum is a time for quiet reflection and thought. I like to be by myself and just take it all in.

SIXTH FLOOR MUSEUM DEALEY PLAZA

DEALEY PLAZA IN DALLAS TEXAS

SIGHT OF THE ASSIGNATION OF PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY IN 1963

MAP OF DEALEY PLAZA

SIXTH FLOOR MUSEUM ALSO AT DEALEY PLAZA

LARGE X IN MIDDLE OF STREET MARKS THE LOCATION OF PRESIDENT KENNEDY'S MOTORCADE

THE FORMER TEXAS SCHOOL BOOK DEPOSITORY BUILDING

VISIT THE SIXTH FLOOR MUSEUM AT DEALEY PLAZA

RECORD GRILL

605 ELM STREET

DALLAS, TX 75202

214-742-1353

HOURS: Monday thru Friday 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Saturday 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Closed Sunday

www.facebook.com/Record-Grill-143536372386574/

www.yelp.com/biz/record-grill-dallas

After a visit to Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas we decided to walk up the street to find something to eat. When I saw the door to Record Grill I just had to go inside and check out this old school American Diner. The place is small yet very inviting. The crowd seemed to be locals who knew exactly what they wanted without looking at a menu. There was also a good bit of takeout business where it seemed everyone knew each others name. We sat at the counter overlooking the flattop where seasoned cooks powered out dish after dish in what seemed like a perfectly choreographed exposition. No stress or drama here, just professionals who know how to get out good food very fast.

When I saw a Breakfast Burrito on the menu for $2.20 I had to try one. You can choose sausage or bacon in your burrito plus two other ingredients. I ordered mine with the works and loved it. Served with some really good homemade salsa that I really enjoyed. My friend ordered the Big Boy Special ($5.50) with Eggs, Hash Browns, Chicken Fried Steak and Toast. This was a huge meal for five bucks and he absolutely loved it. This place serves up some really good food at prices you would never see in Hawaii. I give the Record Grill two big thumbs up and highly recommend it.

RECORD GRILL

RECORD GRILL IN DALLAS, TEXAS IS ABOUT A BLOCK FROM DEALEY PLAZA

GREAT PLACE FOR A FAST BREAKFAST OR BURGER

SMALL DINER WITH JUST A FEW TABLES AND SEATING AT THE COUNTER

GREAT VIEW OF THE COOKING ACTION

EXTRA LARGE PICKLES ARE POPULAR HERE

RECORD GRILL MENU

RECORD GRILL DAILY SPECIALS

THIS PLACE IS KNOWN FOR THEIR BURGERS

THE BIG BOY WITH EGGS, HASH BROWNS AND CHICKEN FRIED STEAK

BREAKFAST BURRITO

I LOVED MY BREAKFAST BURRITO WITH SALSA

IOLANI FAIR 2016

IOLANI FAIR 2016

IOLANI HIGH SCHOOL

Iolani School is not only the greatest educational institution in Hawaii it has one of Hawaii's best Fairs each year in April. While the kids come for the rides and games most of us hit the Iolani Fair for the great food booths. There are dozens of booths with everything from Fried Noodles to Turkey Legs. I usually hit as many as my stomach can possibly take. This year I had to have a Waffle Dog but made the mistake of ordering the Deluxe version with cheese. All the cheese ruined the flavor of the dog. Not too good. My favorite of the evening was the Grilled Corn on the Cob. Super sweet. We enjoyed Kauai Shrimp with Sweet Potato Gnocchi. Loved the Shrimp, not so keen on the Gnocchi. The Tacos were good and the Shave Ice hit the spot on this warm evening. Just a great time cruising the food booths, playing some games and shopping for fresh vegetables and snacks.

IOLANI FAIR HAS SOME RIDES

GREAT TIME FOR FAMILIES

DOZENS OF FOOD BOOTHS AT THE IOLANI FAIR

SCI-FI FRIES, BURGERS AND SO MUCH MORE

HULI BEEF AND CHICKEN, CHILI, PIZZA AND LOTS OF HAWAII SPECIALTIES

BBQ RIB PLATES

WAFFLE DOG OVERLOADED WITH CHEESE - BIG MISTAKE

KAUAI SHRIMP WAS $7.00

GRILLED KAUAI SHRIMP WAS SWEET AND DELICIOUS

TACOS HIT THE SPOT

THE CORN BOOTH WAS ALWAYS BUSY AND THEY SOLD OUT WHEN I WENT BACK FOR MORE

TOPPING FOR CORN ON THE COBB

GRILLED CORN IS MY FAVORITE

SHAVE ICE STAND ALWAYS HAS A LINE

SHAVE ICE HIT THE SPOT ON WARM NIGHT

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

AHI POKE WITH CRAB AND SHRIMP SALAD

AHI POKE WITH CRAB AND SHRIMP SALAD

DINNER AT HOME

So nice to return from a Mainland business trip and get back to family and some fresh Ahi. Saw this incredible piece of Grade A Ahi Tuna at the market and was craving fresh Poke. Picked up a bag of my favorite Noh Poke Mix and made fresh Poke in minutes. Finished dinner with a really good Crab and Shrimp Salad. What a great dinner. So light, fresh and delicious!