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November 1, 2024

Visit Oregon: The Jetty Fishery

While on the Oregon Coast, Google Mapping a place to eat, The Jetty Fishery was a search result.

Turns out, it was an entire experience!

Yes, people go to The Jetty Fishery to eat crab, oysters, and other seafoods, but it's a popular place for families and friends to spend a day crabbing or a weekend in their RV Park.

You can get fresh crab to eat, and you can pay for butter and lemon in the little market on site, which is also where people go to pay for their crabbing package rentals (you can rent a boat, life jackets, crab traps, and more).

It was pretty neat to watch families go out crabbing, and watch the seagulls scavenging all the leftover crab (which are purposely thrown into the water as advised by the staff).


You can sit at the bonfire and watch the crabbers or gaze at the pelicans.  

It was super chilly along the coast, but it only added to the experience.

Definitely checkout The Jetty Fishery for a taste of Oregon Coastal life!


The Jetty Fishery
27550 US-101
Rockaway Beach, OR 97136
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October 31, 2024

Sugoi Bento & Catering

It's been years since I went to Sugoi, but we ended up there after our initial choice for lunch was closed.

Garlic Chicken
Of course I had to get the Garlic Chicken.  It was just as good and garlicky as I remember.  

I thought the mac salad was better than the last time I had it.  
Garlic Ahi
My friend thought the Garlic Ahi was just okay, but we both appreciated the portion sizes.  

It was nice to see Sugoi still so busy during the lunch hour, and dishing out the same yummy garlic chicken! 

Sugoi Bento & Catering
1286 Kalani St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 841-7984

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October 30, 2024

Little Plum in Mānoa Marketplace

Ahi Tataki

After hearing so many great things about Little Plum, a restaurant in Manoa, I was happy to check it out for dinner. Little Plum is owned by 2024 Hale ‘Aina Restauranter of the Year, Dusty Grable, who opened well-known spots like Lucky Belly, Livestock Tavern, and Tchin Tchin Bar. His new restaurant group has opened Wild Orange, Uncle Paul’s Corner Store, and the upcoming Lady Elaine – a Mediterranean restaurant. 

Little Plum is a lovely space with both table and booth seating and colorful kimono hanging on the wall. The ambience is lively and casual and on that night, busy with diners of all ages. The drink menu is filled with mouthwatering choices so it took us awhile to select our cocktails. The dinner menu includes options of teishoku, plates, and bowls. The teishoku items can be ordered a la carte so they can be shared as an appetizer. I had the spicy eggplant teishoku which I really enjoyed and we ended the meal with the mochi churros which was another excellent choice. Little Plum is a wonderful addition to Manoa Marketplace! 



Clockwise from top: Cha-zuke, Like Cracks, Same Same but different, and Rock Salt Rum


Spicy Eggplant 

Mushroom jook 

Fresh Catch

Mochi churros

Little Plum

2752 WOODLAWN DRIVE





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Visit Hong Kong: Waso Cafe

Many eateries we went to in Hong Kong were small, so our family of 5 would often have to split onto two tables.  One day for breakfast we went to the busy Waso Cafe. They ended up seating us in a “VIP” room (as was noted on our QR code to scan for ordering) in order to seat us immediately and avoid waiting, which I thought was nice.

Toast with Butter & Condensed Milk
I have a thing for Hong Kong toasts. The Toast with Condensed Milk was so simple, yet so good!

Signature Cheese & Egg & Corned Beef Toast

I also had the Signature Cheese & Egg & Corned Beef Toast.

It must be the bread that makes Hong Kong Toast so good, because this humble sandwich was so good too! It was on the saltier side, but still so good.


Egg Pork Bun

Pork Chop Egg Diced Scallion Oil

Pork Chop Penang Lasagna Rice Noodles

Ham & Butter Pineapple Bun

Their menu is pretty expensive.  You can get something simple or hearty, sweet or savory.  There are noodles, buns, toasts, and more to choose from.

Waso Cafe was a great breakfast spot!

Waso Cafe
No.8 Minden Avenue Shop G7-G8
G/F, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong
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October 29, 2024

ONKEE KOREAN GRILL HOUSE SPREADS THE WARMTH WITH ITS NEWLY LAUNCHED LUNCH SERVICE

ONKEE Korean Grill House is now open for lunch daily from 11:00 to 3:00 p.m. Single dishes and lunch sets are available with prices starting from $16.

The lunch menu showcases a few popular items from the dinner menu, along with some new exclusive additions. A la carte single dishes include short rib soup, spicy short rib soup, bibimbap, beer tartare bibimbap, kimchi fried rice, mul-naengmyoen (chilled noodles), bibim-naengmyeon (spicy chilled noodles), kimchi stew, and soybean paste stew available for $16 to $24. Sharable plates of LA marinated short ribs, stir-fried squid, grilled fish, and soy sauce-marinated shrimp range from $18 to $28.

Those seeking generous portions may enjoy lunch sets including:

Bulgogi Lunch Set ($38) - minimum of two orders required
  • Seoul-style Prime ribeye bulgogi
  • Choice among: mul-naengmyeon (chilled noodles) or bibim-naengmyeon (spicy chilled noodles)
Noodles Hot Pot ($32) - minimum of two orders required
  • Thin sliced prime ribeye
  • Variety of vegetables
  • Knife noodles
  • Supplements include vegetable porridge (+$5), 4 additional ounces of ribeye (+$18), extra vegetables (+$6), and extra knife noodles (+$6)
Combo 1 ($27)
  • Main dish - choice among LA marinated short ribs, cubed steak, stir-fried pork, or grilled fish
  • Meal - choice among soybean stew or kimchi stew

Combo 2 ($29)
  • Main dish - choice among LA marinated short ribs, cubed steak, stir-fried pork, or grilled fish
  • Choice among: mul-naengmyeon (chilled noodles) or bibim-naengmyeon (spicy chilled noodles) 
A special promotion to inaugurate the new lunch menu will feature a 10% discount off any dishes or combos. The promotion excludes alcoholic beverages and will run from November 1 to November 27, 2024.

“We are thrilled to launch our lunch service as a convenient and affordable dining option in the Ward Village neighborhood,” says Skye Kim, CEO and Founder of Seoul-based The SG and its subsidiary, Hawaii-based SG Hospitality, the parent company of ONKEE Korean Grill House. “Some of these authentic flavors are only available on the lunch menu, so we are hoping people consider dining with us, be it for a business lunch or a leisurely afternoon meal.”

ONKEE Korean Grill House is located at Kō‘ula 2F, 1000 Auahi Street in Honolulu, Hawaii. The restaurant is open for lunch daily from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Dinner service is Sunday through Thursday, from 4:30 to 10:00 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday, from 4:30 to 11:00 p.m. For more information, contact the restaurant at (808) 312-3758 or visit the website at www.onkeehi.com
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Afternoon Tea at Fusion Cafe + Wine

Fusion Cafe + Wine is offering an Afternoon Tea this Saturday!  The festive Holiday Tea Party Menu is sure to get you in the spirit!

Click here to make reservations! 

Savory

MINI FUSION SALAD

BRIE AND FIG TART

SMOKED SALMON CUCUMBER FINGER SANDWICH

TOMATO BASIL CROSTINI

DEVILED EGG [Add Caviar +$10]


Sweet

PUMPKIN PIE SCONE

EGGNOG CREME BRULEE

CHOCOLATE YULE LOG WITH PEPPERMINT GANACHE GINGERBREAD MACARON

GIANDUJA YUZU & SALTED CARMEL PECAN CRUNCH

BON BONS


BEVERAGES (Please choose 1)

Veuve Cliquot Brut Yellow Label +$20

Bouvet Cremant Snow Globe

Tinsel and Tonic

Peppermint Mocha (Hot or Iced)

Hawaiian Fog

Winter Rose Matcha

Wall Flower Hot Tea Selection: Electric Earl or Jasmine

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Visit Kona: A-Bay's Island Grill Hawaii

We stopped at A-Bay's Island Grill Hawaii in the King's Shops, on the way back to Hilo.  

Two Eggs Your Way

You get your choice of meat plus potatoes and toast with Two Eggs Your Way.  
Chef's Corned Beef Hash Skillet

I thought the fried rice in the Corned Beef Hash Skillet was a little too salty and peppery, and I wish the corned beef hash was a bit crispier, but it was a very hearty dish.  

The breakfast menu is decently-sized, with classic and local favorites. 

The restaurant was a lot smaller than expected, and it was pretty crowded, with just one server, but he was excellent.  He was very welcoming and friendly.

There aren't many other breakfast spots open in the area at 8am (outside of the hotels), so A-Bay's is a nice option in Waikoloa Village.
 
King's Shops at Waikoloa Beach Resort
250 Waikoloa Beach Drive
#J106Waikoloa, HI 96738

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