W & M Bar-B-Q Burgers

My favorite place to go for a good old fashioned burger is W & M Bar-B-Q Burgers in Kaimuki.  There is nothing fancy about their burgers - they don't use grass fed beef or load their burgers with all kinds of trendy ingredients.  But that's what I love about them. At 9 am on a Sunday morning, their small parking lot as full and there...

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After Earth - In Theaters Now!

Disclosure: I received passes to attend a screening of After Earth. After Earth (PG-13) is in theaters now, and I was fortunate to attend an advance screening of the movie a couple of days ago. A crash landing leaves teenager Kitai Raige (Jaden Smith) and his legendary father Cypher (Will Smith) stranded on Earth, 1,000 years after cataclysmic...

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Restaurant Epic

After dinner with Nat and our husbands at J.J. Dolan's, we took a short walk to Restaurant Epic to indulge in desserts.PB & J Crunch PieChocolate Chip & Bacon CookiesChocolate Decadence CakeChocolate & Peanut Butter Molten Cake with Vanilla Ice CreamOf all the desserts, the cookies were my least favorite.  There was a nice contrast...

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WW: Fire Starter

Trying to get a fire going at the Polynesian Cultural Center Samoa Villa...

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Naupaka Terrace

Our family recently dined at Naupaka Terrace to celebrate my birthday!Naupaka Terrace is an open-air restaurant located in the J.W. Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa that overlooks the pool. Complimentary Cheese Bread - (they only offer one serving) Kids Cheeseburger with Fresh FruitKids Chicken Tenders with FriesAll adult entrees come with all you...

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Daiichi Ramen & Curry - Kapolei

One night when I was just too tired (lazy) to cook, I asked my husband to pick up dinner, and he went to Daiichi Ramen & Curry in Kapolei, which opened a few months ago.Chicken Katsu Curry - Delicious!Mochiko Chicken without Curry Sauce.  Doesn't look like much...But once my husband poured on the Curry Sauce the plate looked a lot fuller because...

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El Palenque

I LOVE Mexican Food, and we recently tried food from El Palenque in Wahiawa for the first time.Side order GuacamoleChicken ChimichangaSteak BurritoEverything was so flavorful - the rice, the beans, the guacamole, and the chimichanga were so delicious (my husband had the burrito, and he said it was good too).I think El Palenque is my new favorite Mexican...

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New at Outback Steakhouse - Steak Flights

I had the privilege of attending a special event for select Yelp Elites at Outback Steakhouse in Hawaii Kai.  The event was designed to introduce us to a few of Outback's new menu items.  It was a great event and I would like to thank Yelp Hawaii and Outback Steakhouse for providing this complimentary tasting. The evening started...

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Honolulu Night Market

This past Saturday, I went to Honolulu Night Market for the first time with one of my friends who blogs at Hi Tea Style. Honolulu Night Market takes place every month in Kaka`ako (along Auahi Street, between Keawe and Coral Streets), and each event features food, fashion, entertainment, and more. Since we didn't want to struggle with finding parking,...

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J.J. Dolan's

Two years ago, Nat mentioned that J.J. Dolan's has the best pizzas on the island, and since my husband just LOVES pizza, we planned a double-date. It wasn't until a recent weekend that the double-date finally happened, and my husband and I couldn't wait to try the pizzas! Special #2 of the day - Tomatoes, Chicken, Rosemary, and Feta The Giacomo...

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Buca di Beppo - Ward Center

I admit that I've never been a huge fan of Buca di Beppo, but after a recent visit with some of my girlfriends, I think I may have changed my mind.Top left: Cheesy Bread Florentine - so yummy!Top right: di Beppo 1893 Salad - full of pepperoni, salami, cheeses, red onions, peppers and more, and topped with a tangy Italian vinaigrette - this was very...

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Shorebird Restaurant & Beach Bar

Our family recently dined at the Shorebird Restaurant & Beach Bar for lunch.Keiki Mac & Cheese with ToastKeiki Chicken Strips with FriesFrom 12pm-3pm daily, they serve an "All You Care to Eat" Salad & Lunch buffet ($14.95 for adults), which my husband and I decided to indulge in.They offered a variety of salads, fruits, and veggies, cheeses,...

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