CPKids Birthday Club - Free Kids Birthday Meal & Dessert!

We recently dined at California Pizza Kitchen in Aiea and took advantage of a Free Birthday Meal & Dessert coupon we received for my youngest after we enrolled him in the CPKids Birthday Club (for kids 10 and under).The complimentary bread (which my middle son could not get enough of). Avocado Club Egg Rolls - bacon, cheese, avocado, and chicken...

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Ono Steaks

Last Saturday, the hubby and I decided to take the scenic route to get from Kahala to Kailua, which is through Waimanalo.  Along the way, we stopped at Ono Steaks for lunch.  Ono Steaks started out as a roadside food truck/stand, and now they are a brick and mortar located behind Keneke's on the main highway. They have a wide variety...

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Cherry on Top

We love taking the kids to Cherry on Top.  It's our favorite fro-yo shop.They offer several different flavors, often adding new ones (a recent addition was Cake Batter), and they have a nice variety of toppings - M&Ms, Sixlets, Oreo Cookie Crumbs, mini Chocolate chip cookies, gummi worms, strawberries, brownie bites, cheesecake bites, cherries,...

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Uncle's Fish Market & Grill

I recently met Nat at Uncle's Fish Market & Grill.Even though I don't eat seafood, when I originally looked online at the menu, I saw that they served Mahi Tacos, and was planning on ordering that (since the only fish I usually eat is Mahi).  However, the online menu must've been outdated, because their current menu offered another type of...

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Grace's Inn - Aiea

Whenever I get a craving for Chicken Katsu, only one place comes to mind - Grace's Inn.Although portions have gotten smaller and prices have gone up over the years (like just about anywhere else), they still give A LOT of food for the price.DH loves their Chicken Katsu Curry.  I love their Chicken Katsu with Gravy.Even though they seemed to skimp...

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Cattle Company Steakhouse - Campfire Feast Dinner for Two

We always see the coupons for Campfire Feast Dinner for Two for $44 at Cattle Company Steakhouse (Black Angus), and we finally decided to use the coupon on a recent visit.The Campfire Feast Dinner consists of a shared appetizer, two entrees from a list (each entree comes with 2 sides), and a shared dessert.  Complimentary BreadWagon Wheel Sampler...

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WW: A Beautiful Day in Balboa Park

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Off-Island: Balboa Park

While on our trip to San Diego, we visited a few other attractions in Balboa Bark in addition to the San Diego Zoo and the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center.We stopped by the Zoro Garden, which is a butterfly garden.  Unfortunately there were no butterflies due to it being winter.  The boys took a ride on the Balboa Park Miniature Railroad ($3...

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Oz the Great and Powerful - Now in Theaters!

Oz the Great and Powerful is now in theaters, and I was fortunate to attend an advance 3D screening to see how Disney and Director Sam Raimi put their magical touches on characters first introduced to us by L.Frank Baum so many years ago.Disney’s fantastical adventure “Oz The Great and Powerful,” directed...

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Ichiriki Japanese Nabe Restaurant - Aiea

The very first time I went to Ichiriki Japanese Nabe Restaurant I enjoyed the Nabe, but I did think it was a bit pricey.  On subsequent visits I ended up ordering appetizers and was more than satisfied, as I was on a recent visit.On this visit I ordered the Chicken Karaage (top right) and Tofu Salad (bottom right).  Both were delicious!My...

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Chez Kenzo Bar & Grill

Once again thanks to @melissa808's Instagram photos, I discovered a new hot spot perfect for a night of pupus and drinks with the gang.Here are just a few of the many items our large group ordered:Four Cheese Pizza (from the Happy Hour menu, which is 5-7pm daily)Garlic Mini French Bread (also from the Happy Hour menu)French FriesHane Cheese GyozaPumpkin...

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