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Sunday, June 3, 2018

OAHU CIRCLE ISLAND TOUR AND LUAU

 OAHU CIRCLE ISLAND TOUR AND LUAU
A DAY IN THE LIFE

Had some visitors from China in Hawaii and on their last day, I took them on a Circle Island Tour and to the Paradise Cove Luau.  This is a great way to spend a day on Oahu.  Visited some of my favorite spots and of course had to have lunch at the Giovanni's Shrimp Truck on the North Shore.  Finished the day at Paradise Cove Luau which was nice.  We did the Deluxe Package where you have VIP seating and table service.  Food and service was really good. 


START YOUR TOUR WITH A MALASADA FROM LEONARD'S BAKERY ON KAPAHULU AVENUE
FIRST STOP IS HANAUMA BAY
FROM HERE TO ETERNITY BEACH
BLOW HOLE
SANDY BEACH
MAKAPU
MAKAPU POINT
WAIMANALO BEACH

KUALOA BEACH PARK
CHINAMANS HAT
GIOVANNI'S SHRIMP TRUCK
THE WORLD FAMOUS WHITE SHRIMP TRUCK ON THE NORTH SHORE
ORDER AT THE WINDOW AND REMEMBER IT IS ALL CASH HERE.  NO CREDIT CARDS
SHRIMP PLATES ARE $14
HOT AND SPICEY
SCAMPI WITH HOT SAUCE ON THE SIDE 
FRUIT BEVERAGES AVAILABLE NEXT TO GIOVANNI'S
SMOOTHIES, SHAVE ICE AND FRUIT DRINKS
FRESH COCONUT JUICE
STRAWBERRY BANANA SMOOTHIE
SUNSET BEACH
SUNSET IN THE SUMMER WITH NO WAVES
MALIA'S HAWAIIAN SHAVE ICE BECAUSE LINE FOR MATSUMOTO'S WAS TOO LONG
CHOOSE YOUR SIZE AND FLAVORS
STRAWBERRY BANANA SHAVE ICE
PARADISE COVE LUAU
CEREMONY TO BLESS FOOD AND PULL PIG FROM IMU
HULA DANCERS
LET THE SHOW BEGIN AT PARADISE COVE LUAU
DINNER IS SERVED
SALADS, LOMI SALMON AND POI
FRIED CHICKEN, KALUA PORK, SHOYU CHICKEN, MAHI MAHI, VEGETABLES AND RICE
CHOCOLATE CAKE, PINEAPPLE SLICE AND HAUPIA
MORE HULA
FIRE KNIFE DANCER
THIS GUY WAS GOOD
ALOHA FROM PARADISE COVE
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GIOVANNI'S SHRIMP TRUCK

GIOVANNI'S SHRIMP TRUCK
56-505 KAMEHAMEHA HWY
KAHUKU, HI. 96731
808-293-1839
HOURS:  Daily 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Any trip to Oahu and the North Shore must include a stop at Giovanni's Shrimp Truck.  Truly one of the tastiest things on the Island.  I have been visiting this truck for over 30 years and it just does not get old.  I absolutely LOVE their hot sauce which I order on the side rather than mixed with the Shrimp.  When you order the Hot and Spicey with sauce it is just too hot for me to handle.  The hot sauce is addicting and I often tip big to get extra to take home.  I pour the hot sauce all over the Garlic Rice too.  There are now several other food trucks and stands next to Giovanni's.  I recommend the Corn on the Cobb but service there has been crazy slow.  You will have to wait in line at Giovanni's but it goes pretty fast and is worth the wait.
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GIOVANNI'S SHRIMP SCAMPI 

GIOVANNI'S SHIRMP TRUCK IN KAHUKU 
WORLD FAMOUS ORIGINAL WHITE FOOD TRUCK
ORDER AT THE WINDOW AND REMEMBER IT IS ALL CASH.  NO CREDIT CARDS
SHRIMP PLATES ARE $14
GIOVANNI'S SEATING
GIOVANNI'S SHRIMP SCAMPI 
HOT AND SPICEY
GRAB A FRUIT DRINK NEXT DOOR
SMOOTHIES ARE GOOD
FRESH COCONUT JUICE
STRAWBERRY BANANA SMOOTHIE

DK STEAKHOUSE

DK STEAKHOUSE
WAIKIKI BEACH MARRIOTT RESORT AND SPA
2552 KALAKAUA AVE
HONOLULU, HI. 96815
808-931-6280
HOURS:  Daily 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM

I love DK Steakhouse.  It is my "go to" spot to take guests and the family if we want a steak.  I only order one thing here and it is always the Paniolo Rib Eye.  Best steak in Honolulu if you ask me.  The Paniolo Rub and large Maui Onions put this steak over the top with flavor.  Also love the Seared Ahi, Crab Cakes and Thick Cut Bacon.  You gotta get a piece of Bacon if you come here.  So good!
Service always good here and on this night they had a good bottle Cabernet on the special list for $65.  It was really good for the price.  Great meal!
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TABLES OUTSIDE OVERLOOKING KALAKAUA AVENUE AND WAIKIKI BEACH
SEARED AHI
CRAB CAKES
THICK CUT BACON WITH MUSHROOMS AND CHUTNEY
POTATO SOUP
WEDGE SALAD
ASPARAGUS WITH EGG
MASHED POTATOES
PANIOLO RIB EYE
WAIKIKI SUNSET

Friday, June 1, 2018

KARAI CRAB

KARAI CRAB
901 HAUSTEN STREET
HONOLULU, HI. 96826
808-952-6990
HOURS:  Daily 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Loved this visit to Karai Crab.  Sitting outside is the way to go here.  If you have a party of 6-8 people, highly recommend you request the boat which looks out over the small lagoon.  This is a little neighborhood gem with valet parking and good service.  We ordered our items Cayenne and Habanero Hot with Karai Special Seasoning.  The Karai Seasoning is a Cajun type spice blend.  Cayenne hot was good but I found the Habanero hot addicting if you can take the heat.  The King Crab is really king here.  Sweet, delicious and spicy.  Loved it.  Also really liked the Calamari, Noodles and Clams with Garlic Butter.  I would return again just for the Noodles and Clams for dinner.  Also like the fact that all meals include all you can eat ice cream bar from the Willow's buffet.  A little ice cream was nice after the spicy meal.  This was a meal to remember and I would highly recommend Karai Crab.
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KARAI CRAB

OUTDOOR SEATING IS THE ONLY WAY TO GO IN MY OPINION
KARAI CRAB MENU
CHICKEN WINGS WITH KARAI SPECIAL SEASONING
CALAMARI 
SHRIMP
SEAFOOD FRIED RICE
NOODLES WITH A LITTLE SPICE
CLAMS WITH GARLIC BUTTER
KARAI COMBO WITH KING CRAB
HABANERO HOT WITH KARAI SPECIAL SEASONING

THE AFTERMATH


Thursday, May 31, 2018

YANAGI SUSHI

YANAGI SUSHI
762 KAPIOLANI BLVD
HONOLULU, HI  96813
808-597-1525
HOURS:  Monday Thru Saturday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM / 5:30 PM - 2:00 AM
                 Sunday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

I really like Yanagi Sushi.  Been going here for 30 years now and it is constantly good.  I remember the days when I could not afford to eat here so its nice to splurge here every once in awhile.  On this visit we did all Sushi and some Oysters.  Everything was delicious!
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