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Tuesday, September 9, 2025

TASTE OF THE WORLD PARTY

Blessed to have a party each year to give thanks to the Vendors who I work with in business.  The party also includes friends and supporters of my non-profit Cooling Cancer.  Each year we pick a food theme and this year was A Taste of the World.  Past events have included A Taste of Hawaii, A Taste of Italy, A Taste of Japan, A Taste of Korea, A Taste of New Orleans to name a few.  Always put Kahai Kitchen to the test and they ALWAYS come through.  We enjoyed dishes from Japan, Mexico, France, Spain, Italy, USA and more.  

TASTE OF THE WORLD PARTY

WELCOME AND BLESSING

THE BAR IS OPEN







CATERING SET UP BY KAHAI KITCHEN


















CHEESE CAKES FLOWN IN FROM JUNIORS IN NEW YORK








































































SAMMY'S BEACH BAR & GRILL - MAUI

SAMMY'S BEACH BAR & GRILL
KAHULUI AIRPORT
1 LANUI CIRCLE
KAHULUI, HI
808-877-5858

Never like to depart Kahului, Maui without a stop at Sammy's for the Beach Salad and perhaps a glass of wine.  Love the salad and service is always excellent.  Worth getting to the airport a few minutes early to enjoy what I think is one of the best salads on the planet!
Click links below to view previous posts on Sammy's Beach Bar & Grill:

SAMMY'S BEACH BAR & GRILL MAUI

SAMMY'S BEACH SALAD WITH FRESH ONO

 

KAHAI KITCHEN CATERING - OAHU

Catering for 200 people and my "go to" caterer is Kahai Kitchen on Oahu.  These guys can cook anything good, fresh, fast and delicious.  From Foie Gras to Lobster and Beef Wellington to Street Tacos and Loco Moco's, they do it all well.  This menu was for a Vendor Fair under a tent in our parking lot.  200 plus guests and plenty of comfort food with great service. 

TACO TONS WITH GROUND BEEF AND CHEESE WITH SALSA

RAINBOW ROTINI AND MOZZARELLA PASTA SALAD

MINI LOCO MOCO BOWLS (PLATED)

KALBI STREET TACOS

KAHAI FRIED RICE

HIBACHI STYLE BONELESS CHICKEN

HOISIN BABY BACK RIBS

SMORES BARS BY SWEET TREATS BY KRIS

R.V.N. FOOD EXPRESS CATERING - MAUI

GREAT catering with a Filipino flare by R.V.N. Food Express on Maui.  These folks are so nice and make the absolute BEST Prime Rib on the Island.  Everyone raves about the Prime Rib and I will get in trouble if I don't bring some home for my Wife.  Highly recommend R.V.N. Food Express.  808-283-5597.

WELCOME TO OUR MAUI VENDOR FAIR

GREAT CATERING BY R.V.N. EXPRESSS IN MAUI

THE BEST PRIME RIB EVER IS ON MAUI

SHIRMP KIMCHI

AHI POKE

SAUTEED SWAI WITH WHITE SAUCE SHRIMP AND MUSSELS

SHOYU CHICKEN

SHIRMP STIR FRY

CORN ON THE COBB

PORK AND PEAS

PANCIT

WHITE PUTO - COSCARON AND BIKO DESSERTS


Monday, September 8, 2025

CATERING BY UMEKE'S - KONA

Hosted our customers and vendors for a delicious lunch/dinner catered by Umeke's in Kona.
Always great service and food that everyone loves. Poke, Noodles, Chicken, Fish, Pork and Beef...we got it all!

WELCOME TO OUR KONA VENDOR FAIR

SPECIAL HELPERS INCLUDED MY DAUGHTER AND FRIENDS

STARTED THE MORNING WITH LOCO MOCO'S FOR EVERYONE (NOT FROM UMEKE'S)

EDAMAME

KIMCHI CUCUMBER

SPICY KRAB

LOMI SALMON

HAWAIIAN STYLE POKE

POKE PLATTER - HOTTIE SWEETIE

FRUIT SPREAD

LOCAL STYLE FRIED NOODLES

STEAMED WHITE RICE

GARLIC ROASTED PORK WITH GRAVY

GUAVA BBQ CHICKEN

GRILLED FRESH FISH W/LILIKOI BEURRE BLANC AND TROPICAL SALSA

BONELESS KALBI SHORT RIBS

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D.K. STEAKHOUSE

D.K STEAKHOUSE
WAIKIKI BEACH MARRIOTT
2552 KALAKAUA AVENUE
HONOLULU, HI  96815
808-931-6280

Always craving a Paniolo Ribeye from D.K. Steakhouse when it comes to eating steak.  What I didn't know on this visit is that it would be our last visit ever.  Turns out just days after I enjoyed my fave Paniolo Ribeye, the restaurant abruptly closed down.  Shocking!  This has been one of my favorite steakhouses in Hawaii for decades and I will miss it.
Click links below to view previous posts on D.K. Steakhouse;

D.K. STEAKHOUSE PANIOLO RIBEYE

MUD PIE

BALE SANDWICH BANH MI

LUNCH AT THE OFFICE

Wow....I love this sandwich.  The Bale Special Sandwich with Cheese, no mayo and extra vegetables.  One of my all-time favorite sandwiches on the planet!

BANH MI

TUNA BOWL WITH AVOCADO, CHEESE AND VEGETABLES

LUNCH AND DINNER AT HOME

I have been making large batches of this concoction for weeks and weeks.  Basically live on it when trying to drop a few pounds.  Simply two cans of Tuna Fish packed in water with any vegetables we have in the fridge.  Always try to add Avocado and American Cheese plus a little Italian Dressing.  So delicious, filling and low carb.

TUNA BOWL WITH AVOCADO, CHEESE AND VEGETABLES

 

STEAK AND CAESAR SALAD

DINNER AT HOME

Enjoyed a delicious Ribeye and Caesar Salad at home.  Steakhouse quality on our lanai.

STEAK AND CAESAR SALAD

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEA

Happy Birthday to our sweet, loving and playful Kea.  A blessing and joy to have 
her in our lives.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEA!

 

Monday, September 1, 2025

CELEBRATING 5.4 MILLION PAGE VIEWS

CELEBRATING 5.4 MILLION PAGE VIEWS
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CELEBRATING AT MARGOTTO HAWAII 

 Mahalo for visiting this little Food Blog from Hawaii.  Started in 2008 to share food and travel with my Dad who died from cancer in 2012.  
The story continues and miss and love Dad!