ALOHA FRIDAY AT THE KAHALA

THE KAHALA HOTEL AND RESORT

5000 KAHALA AVENUE

HONOLULU, HI 96816

808-739-8760

www.kahalaresort.com

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Blessed to end the week at my Happy Place.  After a very busy, hectic and stressful week preparing for a lot of events, enjoying record sales at the company and building a new Training Center, it was nice to relax and decompress at The Kahala.  Arrived and found the friendly bar staff smiling and asking if I wanted Chardonnay and Sashimi.  Without hesitation my answer was yes.  Took my usual seat and absorbed  the ocean view, beach and happy couples and families enjoying their summer vacation in paradise.  Thoughts flooded my mind of how blessed I am and the accomplishments of the week.  Then came the thoughts of what I needed to do.  My mind was racing.  Had to stop and say a prayer to clear my mind and get into a peaceful place of just taking it all in and letting things go for a while.  Went into a zone and was very happy.

FRESH SASHIMI AND VINO AT THE KAHALA

ALOHA FRIDAY FROM MY HAPPY PLACE

GRILLED SWORDFISH

DINNER AT HOME

Hawaii has some of the best Swordfish on the planet when it is fresh.  This Swordfish was super fresh and it melted in your mouth.  Served with Papaya Salsa with a bit or Rice and Vegetables.  Delicious!

GRILLED SWORDFISH

 

GIOVEDI

GIOVEDI

10 N HOTEL ST

HONOLULU, HI

808-723-9049

https://www.giovedihawaii.com/

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

https://www.facebook.com/giovedirestaurant/

Not too often I find a restaurant that I return to twice.  A few are Margotto Hawaii, Side Street Inn and the Plumeria at The Kahala.  Giovedi got me back because I was craving the Proscuitto with Giardiniera.  This is one of my favorite bites of 2025 and I already want to go back and order it again.  On this visit we tried the Onion Dip with Caviar.  Loved it but was not a big fan of the Shrimp Chips.  A nice thick cut Potato Chip would have been nice.  My wife loves the Green Salad and I like it too.  Enjoyed the Special Squid Ink Pasta with Clams.  It was a little dry and needed a bit more sauce but tasted good.  Not a fan of the crunchy things they put on top.  Really not necessary.  Reminded me of MW Restaurant where they always pile on things when it is not necessary.  Service was fantastic and I will be back!

Click link below to view previous post on Giovedi;

https://www.greateatshawaii.com/2025/06/giovedi.html

GIOVEDI

GET A TABLE OUTBACK ON THE PATIO

GIOVEDI MENU

ONION DIP WITH SHRIMP CHIPS

ALWAYS ADD THE CAVIAR

PROSCIUTTO WITH GIARDINIERA

ONE OF MY FAVORITE BITES OF 2025

THE GIARDINIERA MAKES THE DIFFEENCE

THE GREEN SALAD

SPECIAL SQUID INK PASTA WITH CLAMS

DATE NIGHT AT GIOVEDI

LUNCH DELIVERY PROBLEM

LUNCH AT THE OFFICE

I bought my entire office Jollibee Fried Chicken for lunch and got a text from the delivery person.  He said he is late because there are too many bags.  I asked him if he had a trunk and he texted me this photo.  

A SMALL DELIVERY PROBLEM FOR THE DRIVER

 

SPICY PORK WITH VEGETABLES

DINNER AT HOME

Don't know what my wife puts into this dish, but wow it is delicious and it has a fiery kick.  The Spicy Pork, Green Beans and Carrots are the perfect combination of flavors and 

textures. Low carb too.  Love this and it tastes even better after a day or two in the refrigerator.

SPICY PORK WITH VEGETABLES

 

CARNE ASADA BURRITO

DINNER AT HOME

Followed up Carne Asada Taco Night with Carne Asada Burritos with low carb tortillas.  Absolutely delicious!

CARNE ASADA BURRITO

 

RUBY TUESDAY HAWAII

RUBY TUESDAY

MOANALUA SHOPPING CENTER

930 VALKENBURGH

HONOLULU, HI

808-422-8585

https://rubytuesdayhawaii.com/

https://www.yelp.com/biz/ruby-tuesday-moanalua-honolulu-3

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

https://www.facebook.com/RubyTuesdayHawaii/

I don't eat at large national chain restaurants very often but I do like Ruby Tuesday in Moanalua.  Staff is friendly and the military and local clientele make me feel right at home.

My fave here is the Salad Bar.  Just give me that and I am happy.  Also like the Pastrami Sliders which are delicious.  On this visit we enjoyed the Classic Sampler with Pretzels, Mozzarella Sticks, Spinach Artichoke Dip and Queso.  Nice combo of snacks!

Click links below to view previous posts on Ruby Tuesday Hawaii;

https://www.greateatshawaii.com/2025/02/ruby-tuesday-hawaii.html

https://www.greateatshawaii.com/2024/07/ruby-tuesday.html

https://www.greateatshawaii.com/2020/05/ruby-tuesday-hawaii.html

RUBY TUESDAY

RUBY TUESDAY MENU

BEST SALAD BAR IN HONOLULU

MY FAVE SALAD BAR

CLASSIC SAMPLER

PASTRAMI SLIDERS WITH FRIES

CARNE ASADA TACOS

DINNER AT HOME

Homemade Carne Asada Tacos are the best!

CARNE ASADA TACOS

BETTER THAN MOST MEXICAN RESTAURANTS IN HAWAII

MEMOIRS AT THE MOANA - LANAI TABURA POP-UP DINNER

MEMOIRS AT THE MOANA

WESTIN MOANA SURFRIDER

HOSTED BY LANAI TABURA

Really enjoyed the Pop Up Dinner at the Moana Surfrider hosted by Lanai.  The food and drinks were really good and better than we expected.  Enjoyed every single dish and finished everything on every plate.  My faves were the Lobster Poke with Uni and Pork Tinola.  The Malasadas were also off the charts delicious.  The Chef and Lanai provided a course by course description of the food and its history.  They kept the stories short which kept these moving.

Sitting at our table was a true American hero.  Dr. Anthony Canfield who was the Doctor serving in Somalia during the Black Hawk Down incident.  Tony cared for and saved lives while on the ground in Mogadishu.  

MEMOIRS AT THE MOANA

BEAUTIFUL SUMMER EVENING IN WAIKIKI

LET'S GO!

MEMOIRS AT THE MOANA MENU

LANAI IS THE HOST

CHEF FELIPE MARES

LOBSTER POKE WITH SEA URCHIN

CONGEE, GINGER CHICKEN

REFRESHING PALET CLEANSER

PORK TINOLA

WAGYU KUSHIYAKI

MALASADAS WITH MANGO CURD

JUST A FEW COCKTAILS SERVED AND THEY WERE REALLY GOOD!

MET AN AMERICAN HERO.  DR. ANTHONY CANFIELD (RIGHT)

GREAT TO SPEND TIME WITH LANAI

TUNA, BLACK BEAN, CORN AND AVACODO SALAD

DINNER AT HOME

I make this salad during my "try to lose weight" weeks and when doing intermittent fasting.  

I won't eat for 24 to 48 hours and then enjoy a bowl of this salad.  Super delicious and filling.  In fact, I am kind of addicted to this salad now and can eat it twice a day and be happy.  

Pretty much use whatever we have in the refrigerator but always with a lot of fresh vegetables.  This batch included Canned Tuna Fish, Carrots, Celery, Onion, Cabbage, Lettuce, Cucumber, Black Beans, Corn and Avocado.  Last week's version included Cannellini Beans in place of the Black Beans.  I also add bit of American Cheese cut in small cubes and always Ken's Zesty Italian Salad Dressing.  The Dressing really brings everything together and kicks the taste way up.  Try this and I guarantee you will love it.  Don't add the dressing until you are ready to eat a portion and leave the rest dry until you eat it.  

TUNA, BLACKBEAN, CORN AND AVOCADO SALAD

DELICIOUS LOW CARB MEAL