TURTLE BAY - PALMER COURSE

TURTLE BAY GOLF RESORT

57 KUILIMA DRIVE

KAHUKU, HI. 96731

808-293-8574

www.turtlebayresort.com/Hawaii-Golf

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Epic day playing a very competitive round of golf on the Turtle Bay Palmer Course.

Our Team battled through 17 holes and were tied going to the Par 5 18th Hole.  Our tee shot was 230 yards from the water protected green and Greg Salas nailed a shot that put us on the green with a 40 foot putt for Eagle.  Robby Toma stepped in and nailed the 40 footer to give us the victory!

Taking down Rich Miano, Caymen Shutter, Gardner and Toma Sr. was so sweet!!!!!!

Click link below to view previous post on Turtle Bay Palmer Course;

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2012/11/turtle-bay-golf-resort-palmer-course.html

TURTLE BAY PALMER COURSE

DAWN PATROL AT SUNSET BEACH

NO WAVES SO LET'S GOLF!

THE LAY OF THE LAND AT TURTLE BAY

MORNING VIEW FROM LEI LEI'S RESTAURANT ON TURTLE BAY PALMER COURSE

LEI LEI'S BREAKFAST MENU

MIMOSA WITH NO ORANGE JUICE.  TEEING IT UP WITH TEAM KIHEI BAR AND GRILL

KEEPING IT LIGHT AND HEALTHY BEFORE MY ROUND OF GOLF

TEAM KIHEI BAR AND GRILL - LEFT TO RIGHT:
ROBBY TOMA, DREW SANTOS, GREG SALAS AND RICK NAKASHIMA

POST ROUND BBQ ON LAIE POINT

GRILLED AHI SPINACH SALAD

GRILLED AHI SPINACH SALAD

DINNER AT HOME

Grilled Ahi on a bed of Spinach Salad with a Garlic Cream Sauce.  Cooked this up at home for my lovely Bride who puts up with me.  Delicious!

GRILLED AHI SPINACH SALAD

SALMON WITH HOLLANDAISE SAUCE

SALMON WITH HOLLANDAISE SAUCE

DINNER AT HOME

Salmon with Hollandaise Sauce once again.  This has got to be one of the families favorite dinners.

Never gets old and often crave it.  Asparagus and rice are the perfect sides for this dish.  Yummy!

SALMON WITH HOLLANDAISE SAUCE

MARCO'S GRILL AND DELI - MAUI

MARCO'S GRILL AND DELI

444 HANA HWY, SUITE M

KAHULUI, HI  96732

808-877-4446

HOURS:  Daily 7:30 AM - 9PM

www.marcosgrillanddeli.com

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Great to get back to Marco's Grill on Maui again.  This has been one of my "go to" places on Maui to enjoy breakfast or lunch with customers.  On this visit I had the House Specialty Vodka Rigatoni.  Asked for "spicy" and boom, they added lots of spice with Crushed Red Pepper Flakes.  Perfect heat for me.  Delicious dish!

Click link below for previous post on Marco's Grill and Deli;

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2008/05/marcos-deli-kahului-maui.html

VODKA RIGATONI

GRILLED CENTER CUT RIB EYE WITH SALAD

GRILLED CENTER CUT RIB EYE WITH SALAD

DINNER AT HOME

This Center Cut Rib Eye we purchased at Costco was amazing.  As good or better than any Steakhouse.  Salt, Pepper and a little Brown Sugar on the steak.  Grilled on both sides and then finished in the oven.  Cooked to a perfect medium rare.  Served with Italian Chopped Salad.

GRILLED CENTER CUT RIB EYE

CELEBRATING 2.1 MILLION PAGE VIEWS!

CELEBRATING 2.1 MILLION PAGE VIEWS

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MOUNT SANAI, EGYPT

Mahalo for visiting this little food blog from Hawaii.  

Created in 2008 to share life with my Dad who has since passed away.  Miss you Dad and will continue sharing good food, golf, travel and family with you!

JOSE'S MEXICAN CAFE AND CANTINA

JOSE'S MEXICAN CAFE AND CANTINA

1134 KOKO HEAD AVENUE

HONOLULU, HI. 96816

808-732-1833

HOURS:  Monday thru Thursday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

                 Friday and Saturday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM / Sunday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

www.joseshonolulu.com

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Surprised that my Daughter wanted to go to Jose's for some Mexican food because normally she says no when I get my taco cravings.  She normally sticks with a Quesadilla but this time went for a Cheese Enchilada with Beans and Rice ($13.95).  I tasted the Beans and Rice and Enchilada and thought all were pretty good.  She liked it too.  I always stick with (3) Shredded Beef Tacos ($13.95).  The Beef has flavor unlike most Hawaii Mexican restaurants.  I always take the lettuce they place on the plate and stuff it into the tacos.  These are the best Crunchy Tacos I have found in Hawaii.

Click link below to view previous post on Jose's Mexican Cafe and Cantina;

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2018/06/joses-mexican-cafe-and-cantina.html

CHEESE ENCHILADA WITH RICE AND BEANS

SHREDDED BEEF TACOS

BUCA DI BEPPO

 BUCA DI BEPPO

BITE SQUAD DELIVERY

Watching a Movie and ordered Bite Squad delivery of Buca Di Beppo.  Simple Chopped Antipasti Salad and Supremo Italiano Pizza.  Like the Bite Squad platform and website.  They track your order like taking an Uber and food shows up when promised.  They now add the tip when you order so when the food is delivered you do not have to scramble to give a tip.  Food arrived in good shape but the pizza was a little cold.  Tasted ok though.  The Chopped Antipasti is loaded with meats and cheese.
Click link below to view previous post on Buca di Beppo;
https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2017/11/buca-di-beppo-italian-restaurant.html

CHOPPED ANTIPASTI SALAD

SUPREMO ITALIANO PIZZA

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CANCER CENTER - DIRECTORS CIRCLE DINNER

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CANCER CENTER

DIRECTORS CIRCLE DINNER

Honored and blessed to be part of the University of Hawaii Cancer Center's Directors Circle.  Under the direction of Dr. Randall Holcombe, the Center is doing great things in cancer research and clinical trials.  While the Cancer Center has many research areas, they do have an emphasis on cancer research, prevention and treatments for Asian and Polynesian populations which is important for Hawaii.  This is a world class cancer center and one of only 70 in the country with National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation.  Visit www.coolingcancergolf.org to donate and learn more.

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CANCER CENTER

WORLD CLASS NCI DESIGNATED CANCER CENTER RIGHT HERE IN HAWAII

U.H. CANCER CENTER WALL OF DONORS

HONORED TO HAVE MY NON-PROFIT COOLING CANCER ON THE WALL!

MY LOVELY BRIDE AND DR. RANDALL HOLCOMB, DIRECTOR OF THE CENTER

READY FOR A GREAT NIGHT OF FOOD AND LEARNING

CULINARY INSTITUTE OF THE PACIFIC COOKED UP AN INCREDIBLE AND HEALTHY DINNER

CHOPPED SALAD WITH MAHI MAHI

CHOPPED SALAD WITH MAHI MAHI

OAHU COUNTRY CLUB

No meat on Friday's during Lent so I had the Italian Meats substituted with Mahi Mahi at Oahu Country Club.  They were happy to turn their delicious Italian Chopped Salad into a Hawaii Chopped Salad with fresh Mahi Mahi.  This salad was delicious and I would order it over and over again with fish.  Great lunch prior to a round of golf with perfect weather conditions at Oahu Country Club.

CHOPPED SALAD WITH MAHI MAHI

ALEJANDRO'S CARNE ASADA BURRITO

ALEJANDRO'S

2831 KALIHI STREET

HONOLULU HI

808-777-0038

www.alejandrosmexicanfood.com

www.yelp.com/biz/alejandros-mexican-food-honolulu

www.facebook.com/AlejandrosMexicanRestaurant/

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This is my favorite Carne Asada Burrito in Hawaii and the only one that can compare with the great Taco shops in San Diego and LA.  This is the "wet" burrito and it rocks with flavor.  I could eat one of these every single day of the week!

Click link below to view previous post on Alejandro's'

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2015/11/ajejandros-mexican-food.html

AJEJANDRO'S "WET" CARNE ASADA BURRITO

BAKED PORK CHOP WITH SPICY HONEY GARLIC GLAZE

BAKED PORK CHOP WITH SPICY HONEY GARLIC GLAZE

DINNER AT HOME

Cooked up this delicious and inexpensive meal and it was delicious.  Made a glaze for the Pork Chops with BBQ Sauce, Honey, Soy Sauce, Garlic and Sambal Olek Chile Sauce.  Seared the Pork Chops on a grill pan to get a char on both sides and then baked in the oven at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.  Glaze carmelized perfectly and added so much flavor with a bit of heat.  Yummy!

BAKED PORK CHOP WITH SPICY  HONEY GARLIC GLAZE

O'KIMS CONTEMPORARY KOREAN KITCHEN

O'KIMS CONTEMPORARY KOREAN KITCHEN

1028 NUUANU AVE

HONOLULU, HI. 96817

808-537-3787

HOURS:  Monday thru Thursday 10AM - 2PM / 4PM - 9PM

                 Friday and Saturday 10AM - 2PM / 4PM - 10PM / Sunday 9AM - 2PM

www.okimshawaii.com]

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www.facebook.com/okimshawaii/

www.instagram.com/okims_honolulu/

Oh My....O'Kims is good.  Enjoyed lunch here and really enjoyed the food.  My friend called in advance and made a reservation for a table for two near the front window.  There is also outdoor seating in the back.  Service was excellent with several employees asking if we were enjoying the food.  Started with the Shrimp and Pork Mandoo ($8.95) which were light and delicious.  Had a nice vinegar finish and I wished there was actually more vinegar or a dipping sauce.  The Beets and Greek Yogurt ($8.95) was also light.  Beets were fresh but needed a little salt I think.  The Yogurt was a bit bland but still liked the dish.  The Seaweed Salmon ($15.95) was amazing.  The flavors came together like a symphony here.  Bite after bite, I just kept saying "this is good".

My friend had the Bibimbap with Kalbi ($16.95).  Looked good and she seemed to like it.

Being that the Salmon blew me away I will definitely recommend O'Kims and get back there to try more of their food.  This is not your normal Korean fare and I really liked it!

O'KIMS CONTEMPORARY KOREAN KITCHEN

O'KIMS ON NUUANU AVENUE

INDOOR SEATING AND THEY TAKE RESERVATIONS

OUTDOOR PATIO SEATING

O'KIMS MENU

SHRIMP AND PORK MANDOO

SOFT PILLOWS THAT MELT IN YOUR MOUTH

BEETS WITH GREEK YOGURT

SEAWEED SALMON

BIBIMBAP WITH KALBI

GRILLED TUSCAN CHICKEN SALAD

GRILLED TUSCAN CHICKEN SALAD

DINNER AT HOME

Absolutely love our Tuscan Chicken Salad.  Made this one with Romaine Lettuce, Local Tomatoes, Red Onion, Egg, Red Onion, Avocado and Anchovies with Balsamic Dressing.  A little Garlic Bread too!  Simple, low fat and delicious!

Click link below for the super easy Tuscan Chicken recipe;

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2015/08/tuscan-chicken.html

TUSCAN CHICKEN SALAD

VON'S CHICKEN HAWAII

VON'S CHICKEN HAWAII

PALAMA SUPERMARKET

1670 MAKALOA STREET

HONOLULU, HI. 96826

808-447-7700

www.vonschickenhawaii.com

www.yelp.com/biz/vons-chicken-honolulu-2

After a trip to Seoul, South Korea I was craving Korean Fried Chicken.  Googled it and found Von's Chicken not too far from my office.  Ordered Baked BBQ and Fried Garlic Chicken with Hot Sauce on the side.  First off the Chicken was nothing like we enjoyed in Korea.  These were basically small Chicken Wings.  Cost was around $13 for a small order of each which is about 6-8 wings per order.  The BBQ Baked Wings were a bit sticky but not greasy.  Flavor was ok.  The flavor popped a bit when dipped in the Hot Chili Sauce.  The Garlic Wings were ok too and again much better with the Hot Sauce.  Don't think I would go back and pay this price for these Wings again.  They are not bad but not great either.

VON'S CHICKEN - BAKED BBQ AND FRIED GARLIC WINGS

BAKED BBQ CHICKEN

BAKED BBQ CHICKEN

DINNER AT HOME

I love BBQ Chicken and this simple dish always satisfies.  Coat the Chicken with Cajun Spice, Garlic Powder, Salt and Pepper.  Sear on all sides to crisp skin and seal in flavor.  Cover with your favorite BBQ Sauce and bake in a 375 degree oven for about 30-40 minutes depending on thickness of Chicken.  I like to use large Chicken Thighs which you want to make sure cook through.  Always like to serve with Rice or Mashed Potatoes.  

BAKED BBQ CHICKEN