SMOKED MARLIN SANDWICH

LUNCH AT HOME

I first enjoyed a Smoked Marlin Sandwich at a pool bar in Bali.  Now when I can get Smoked Marlin in Hawaii, this is my go to sandwich.  Butter and toast a Brioche Bun and then coat both sides with Horseradish.  Add a nice layer of Red Onion and then pile on the Smoked Marlin and top with Capers.  Absolutely delicious!

SMOKED MARLIN SANDWICH

 

PANYA BISTRO AND BAKERY

PANYA BISTRO AND BAKERY

1288 ALA MOANA BLVD

HONOLULU, HI. 96814

808-946-6388

HOURS:  Daily 8AM - 10PM / Thursday 8:30AM - 10PM

http://panyabakery.com

https://www.yelp.com/biz/panya-bistro-honolulu-6

https://www.facebook.com/PanyaHawaii/?rf=176142139175161

I really like Panya Bistro.  Food selection and quality is great.  This Spicy Shoyu Fish with Tofu was amazing.  Would order over and over again!

Click links below to view previous posts on Panya Bistro:

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2023/07/panya-bistro-and-bakery.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2021/03/panya-bistro-and-bakery-1288-ala-moana.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2019/10/panya-bistro-breakfast.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2019/03/panya-bistro-and-bakery-1288-ala-moana.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2019/02/panya-bistro-and-bakery.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2017/11/panya-bistro.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2017/08/panya-bistro.html

 

PATRICIO'S MEXICAN TAQUERIA

PATRICIO'S MEXICAN TAQUERIA

73-4038 HULIKOA DRIVE

KAILUA KONA, HI 96740

808-334-1008

HOURS:  Daily 10:30AM - 8PM

www.patriciostaqueria.com

www.yelp.com/biz/patricios-mexican-taqueria-kailua-kona-2

www.facebook.com/patriciostaqueria/

www.instagram.com/patriciostaqueria/?hl=en

When visiting our Kona warehouse, I like to enjoy some Mexican food from Patricio's which is not far from the office.  I like the Crunchy Beef Tacos with lots of their hot sauce.  The sauce is HOT and I mean really hot.  Tasty...hot and addicting.  The Tacos are a bit small but three come with the order.  Recommend you eat them at the restaurant or quickly after delivery and they can get mushy and lose their crunch.  

Click links below to view previous posts on Patricio's Mexican Taqueria;

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2024/03/patricios-mexican-taqueria.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2022/06/patricios-mexican-taqueria-kailua-kona.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2022/04/patricios-mexican-taqueria.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2022/03/patricios-mexican-taqueria.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2019/08/patricios-mexican-taqueria.html

PATRICIO'S MEXICAN TAQUERIA

 

SPAGHETTI CARBONARA

DINNER AT HOME

Love my Wife's homemade Spaghetti Carbonara.  No cream here and it is as good as any restaurant on Oahu.  Yummy!

SPAGHETTI CARBONARA

 

BA-LE SANDWICH - BAHN MI AND PHO

DINNER AT HOME

This is by far my favorite Banh Mi in Hawaii.  Have not tasted anything better.  The Special Sandwich at Ba-Le Hawaii Kai is amazing.  I order mine with American Cheese, extra Pickled Vegetables and no Mayo.  The Meats, Pate, Vegetables and Bread combine for the perfect combination of flavors and textures.  Add a bit of Sriracha Sauce and you have sandwich perfection.  Love the Pho at Ba-Le too.  Always nice to enjoy on cooler evenings in Hawaii.

BA-LE BANH MI

MY FAVE BANH MI IN HAWAII

HAWAII'S BEST BANH MI SANDWICH

PHO

 

SAMMY'S BEACH BAR & GRILL - MAUI

SAMMY'S BEACH BAR & GRILL

KAHULUI AIRPORT

1 LANUI CIRCLE

KAHULUI, HI

808-877-5858

https://www.sammysbeachbarandgrill.com/locations/maui/

https://www.yelp.com/biz/sammys-beach-bar-and-grill-kahului-2

My "Go To" favorite Salad when flying out of Maui is Sammy's Beach Salad with Ono.

Love this salad so much!  First time trying the Nacho's with Chili because I was so hungry after finishing the salad.

SAMMY'S BEACH SALAD WITH ONO

SAMMY'S BEACH BAR & GRILL MENU

NACHOS WITH CHILI

 

BAKED BBQ CHICKEN

DINNER AT HOME

Who doesn't like a good BBQ Chicken?  Our family loves it.  I start by seasoning Bone In Thighs with a Garlic Spice and Everything Spice plus a little Salt and Pepper.  If I don't use the BBQ like this time, then I sear both sides of the Chicken on a grill pan.  Once I get a nice char on the skin, I place them in a pan and cover with BBQ Sauce.  Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes and you get a moist chicken with a nice crunchy skin.  

BAKED BBQ CHICKEN 

 

JOSE'S MEXICAN CAFE & CANTINA

JOSE'S MEXICAN CAFE AND CANTINA

1134 KOKO HEAD AVENUE

HONOLULU, HI. 96816

808-732-1833

www.joseshonolulu.com

https://www.instagram.com/josesmexicanfood/?hl=en

www.facebook.com/pages/category/Tex-Mex-Restaurant/Joses-Mexican-Cafe-Cantina-353245718069837/

www.yelp.com/biz/joses-mexican-cafe-and-cantina-honolulu

Craving Shredded Beef Tacos and Jose's is just about the only place on Oahu that serves them.

On this visit the Tacos had very little beef and in fact could barely taste it.  Not like before and how I remember them.  The Chicken Enchilada was pretty good but this meal did not hit the spot or satisfy.  Sad that Hawaii and no good Mexican food.

Click links below to view previous posts on Jose's Mexican Cafe & Cantina;

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2023/10/joses-mexican-cafe-and-cantina.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2021/08/joses-mexican-cafe-and-cantina.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2019/04/joses-mexican-cafe-and-cantina-1134.html

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

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2013/01/joses-mexican-restaurant-and-cantina.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2011/07/joses-restaurant-mexican-food.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2009/09/joses-mexican-restaurant.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2008/03/joses-mexican-restaurant.html

JOSE'S MEXICAN CAFE & CANTINA

SAME LOOK FOR DECADES

JOSE'S MEXICAN CAFE & CANTINA MENU

CHIPS N' SALSA

SHREDDED BEEF TACOS AND CHICKEN ENCHILADA

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UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CANCER CENTER

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MARA

MARA

1390 KAPIOLANI BLVD

HONOLULU, HI

808-450-3036

https://www.marahonolulu.com/

https://www.yelp.com/biz/mara-honolulu

https://www.instagram.com/mara_honolulu/?hl=en

I have been wanting to go to Mara since they first opened earlier this year inside the Renaissance Honolulu Hotel on Kapiolani Blvd.  The reviews have been good so we decided to try it for Date Night.  The look is bright and fresh with a nice attention to details.  Loved the woodwork and lamps.  Our server was great and overall service was good.  Food however didn't deliver on flavor for me.  Started with the Greek Yogurt Tzatziki with Baked Pita.  

This was a nice starter that was light and pretty good.  The Baked Pita was perfect.  The Beet & Citrus Salad was all Beets and they were delicious.  Problem was they covered the Beets with spices that I really didn't like.  Might have been Cumin.  Wife liked it more than me.

The Grilled Mediterranean Octopus was a bit chewy and very bland.  The Linguine Frutti di MAR(A) was cooked perfectly but according to my Wife was very tart with too much lemon.  The Lamb Wellington was cooked nicely but the Lamb did not seem to have bee seasoned.  The wrapper was dry and tasteless.  This meal was not satisfying and I would not return.    

MARA

LOCATED IN THE RENAISSANCE HONOLULU HOTEL

JUST OFF THE LOBBY

MARA MENU

GREEK YOGURT TZATZIKI

LOVED THE BAKED PITA

BEET & CITRUS SALAD

GRILLED MEDITERRANEAN OCTOPUS

HAND-CUT LINGUINE FRUTTI DI MAR(A)

ROASTED LAMB LOIN WELLINGTON

DRY AND TASTELESS 

DATE NIGHT AT MARA

WEDGE SALAD

DINNER AT HOME

This has become one of our favorite dinners when we want to keep it light and low carb.

Love the Bacon, Egg, Avocado, Green Onion, Tomato and Blue Cheese Dressing plus chunks of Blue Cheese.  Only thing missing was Roasted Beets. Yummy times ten!

WEDGE SALAD