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Wailea Bar Dining
Thanks! What a great post! Glad you had such an enjoyable time. I really love Spago and cannot even count how many of those spicy ahi cones I have had! I have made the corn risotto and it is wonderful!
best thai in Waikiki
While not in Waikiki but not a far drive Siam Garden is consistently fabulous and a real low key atmosphere in the middle of the day. Nice unusual beer selection as well as great cocktails and a fabulous menu! Try them! I've been many times!
Cocktail ingredients
I would also shop at the Wine Stop they have a great selection of everything a great small little shop on King St. They also have cheeses and things like that.
Holes in my Oahu Itinerary- seeking low key local fare with drinks for dinner. Thanks!!
La Mariana does not have food that you would like, go for a drink sure but don't eat. I would highly recommend Tiki's in Waikiki. Amazing chef went there from Roy's Original in Hawaii Kai. I've eaten his food and it's fabulous there! They have a dining room as well as a lanai with music most nights. I think you are missing out on lunch by not hitting Whole Ox deli in Kakaako, I just had an amazing lunch there this past Saturday. Cash only but wonderful. He is the only one here on Oahu completely dedicated to all of his pork and beef coming from the islands with butchering in-house. His deep fried potatoes (whole baby potatoes steamed then deep fried) allow the potato in all it's goodness to speak for itself. If you found yourself in Kailua at dinnertime Prima is wonderful. I've eaten there since they opened and have never had a bad meal. Recently I happened to be shopping at Sand People Kailua by the Times supermarket shopping center and they told me if I took my receipt to Prima I would get 10% off my dinner check. You will be glad you have picked Roy's Waikiki as well, one of my absolute favorites and great if you are partial to vegetarian even vegan they do it all with lots of aloha and genuine hospitality.
origin of the loco moco
Until Thursday I'd never had a loco moco in 28 years.........However I was at He'eia Pier and had theirs, AMAZING!!!!! A perfectly charred Kuahiwi beef patty, perfect eggs running all atop the most flavorful gravy imagineable. That and their patty melt made for an amazing breakfast!
Feeling Doubts About Going to Alan Wong Tomorrow
Of the other two I'd vote for 12th Ave.
Feeling Doubts About Going to Alan Wong Tomorrow
Well then definitely consider Hirosho at Waterfront Row or sister restaurant Vino. I saw Alan at the recent "Taste of the Nation." GO to Roy's Wakiki!
Feeling Doubts About Going to Alan Wong Tomorrow
I just saw Alan on Sunday. He has an excellent staff manning the helm at the original. I would not be concerned that he has just opened another establishment. You should definitely go and enjoy yourself. He has the kitchen in the very capable hands, his staff is hand picked and trained, They know the "Wong Way" and I recommend that you keep your reservation. I would also say that you should try Roy's in Waikiki. They have the 'classics' on the menu pages and a special page for the chef which features some amazing choices. Should you be vegan (I'm not but the vegan items which can be requested are amazing). I would also suggest if you drive to Kailua and are there at dinner 5:00 and later to try Prima. They have many new and delicious items on the menu and remain high on their mark and vision to feed the local community a menu dedicated to locally sourced ingredients and also a desire to have our visitors from around the world enjoy the bounty of Hawaii and their vast talents in the kitchen.
Maui: Gannon's, new Alan Wong, Merriman's, Haile Maile...decisions!
Yes, russkar and I are at one on the recommendation of the Spago tasting menu, he does a brilliant job.
eat the street - bacon
Hope it was fun! I do not respond well to mass hysteria! Going to "Taste of the Nation" tomorrow which I doubt will be as hectic! I like the sound of what you at mostly.
Best sushi/sashimi in Honolulu
It's tomorrow night. I'll be there, did the VIP tickets.
Are any of the Entertainment Book Coupon Restaurants Chowhound Worthy?
I thought Don Ho's closed due to horrible food.
Are any of the Entertainment Book Coupon Restaurants Chowhound Worthy?
Several friends like A Cup of Tea which is in Kailua.
Restaurant Opening
Yes if it's an invitation of a personal nature it will be free food/drinks. Take cash to tip the staff. I've been to several and they are really fun. Often it's a "friends and family" situation where it is dry run before the doors for the public and again, the food is gratis. They will have comment cards for you to fill out with honesty about opportunities as well as positive notes.
Dtr Graduating Navy BootCamp In June - Anyone Have Some Recomendations On A Place To Eat That's Not To Over-Priced But Decent??
Well I hope you enjoy it! Should be crowded as business in the places filmed goes up at percentage points of notches astronomical proportions! I just helped film an episode here in Hawaii this month. Again, thank your daughter!
Dtr Graduating Navy BootCamp In June - Anyone Have Some Recomendations On A Place To Eat That's Not To Over-Priced But Decent??
I like the idea of the Shanty for you. What I most want to say is congratulations to your family and your daughter, please thank her for her willingness to serve.
Schwa Friday Night
Wow, that's neat! I would sure take you up on this if I were there! I hope somebody does!
Any good espresso cafes near John Hancock building?
Oh! Good to know, I'll try them when I'm there! Staying at the Rafaello directly behind the Hancock. Thanks!
Chicago Visit
Thanks! I'm looking forward to it. I'm going really early like 5:00 or something like that, I like early dining every now and then.
Great family-friendly & date night restaurants in Oahu?
:-) Love your first sentence! My thoughts exactly!
Chicago Visit
Right about the Purple Pig. Last year I had just heard of them and when I checked into the hotel called them up not realizing no reservations. It was about 5:00 so I told my husband grab your coat and hat and "LET'S MOVE!!!!!" We practically ran down Michigan Ave. and had only about a 10 min. wait but soon after people were piled up waiting and waiting. We liked it so much we went back for lunch the next day! G&TG res. made 3 months to the day we are going. Should be crowded most places when we are in the city as we're coming for the NRA show and last year every restaurant was just packed to the gills!
Chicago Visit
Well I'm still going to G&TG next month, I know I will enjoy it, no doubt.
2012 Hawaii Food & Wine Festival
Me! I went last year it was awesome. Although this year it is more spread out. Had a great time and saw so many friends and made new ones!
2012 Hale Aina awards from Honolulu Magazine
That's great! The more the merrier! You gotta try Whole Ox, Heeia Pier and Camille's on Wheels & Prima next time you are on Oahu. Prima just did a 17 course meal on Monday night for the corporate people of Whole Foods who came for the Kailua store opening. Also Cactus is new but I've not been yet, lunch only until May also in Kailua.
2012 Hale Aina awards from Honolulu Magazine
So for all of you who want to vote........here is the ballot. Maui just announced their Ai'pono awards this past Sunday. I have lots of ideas of best new restaurant on Oahu.
http://www.honolulumagazine.com/haleainanominations/
