A Taste of Ward Village

Last night I attended Ward Village's Auahi Street Dine-Around event, during which members of the media dined at some of the restaurants along Auahi Street. It was a fantastic evening full of great food and drink! Our first stop was Mexico Cantina (Mexico Cantina is actually one of my top 10 favorite Mexican restaurants on Oahu), a sister restaurant...

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Macarons from Sweet Treats By Kris

I had the best Monday morning. I got to the office and my co-worker had coffee waiting for me.  Then, another co-worker pops in to drop off two white pirie mangoes!  I'm seriously on top of the world.  Minutes later I get a See's dark chocolate almond bar and a thank you note.  It couldn't get any better, but then I get a...

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Song's Korean BBQ

It's funny how I never used to care for Korean food, but now it's one of my faves! Our family recently dined at Song's Korean BBQ in Waipahu, where we were able to satisfy our cravings for Korean food. Vegetables Side Order Fried Mandoo Mochiko Chicken Plate Mixed Plate - BBQ Chicken and Meat Jun Side Order Korean Pancake We decided...

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Rocksbox - Get One Month Free!

Complimentary subscription was provided for review purposes  I love my first set from Rocksbox! I received the Kendra Scott Lee Gold Earrings, the Sophie Harper Pave Ring and the Charlene K Necklace. My stylist did a great job finding pieces that match my style. They are perfect to wear together or alone. To try Rocksbox, go to www.rocksbox.com and...

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Get Ready for Action with Whole Foods Market!

Complimentary products were received for review purposes.  All opinions are entirely my own. This past Saturday, Whole Foods Market released a limited edition "Ready for Action" bag for $12 (valued at $50) in celebration of their "Ready for Action Week," June 24-30, which promotes active, fit lifestyles.  The bag is fully packed with great...

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Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach's New Pretzel Bread Sandwiches

On Friday I had a chance to try out Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach's New Pretzel Bread Sandwiches ($7 each), which are being offered at the Gallery Bar throughout the summer. Ham and Cream Cheese Smoked Sausage Spinach and Feta From top to bottom - Yellow Mustard, Creamy Pesto Aioli, Honey Mustard Despite the ever-growing popularity of pretzel...

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En Hakkore Cafe Serves up Shave Ice

I love shave ice with azuki bean so I wanted to give patbingsu or korean shave ice a try.  Located inside the Keeaumoku Super Market, En Hakkore Cafe offers it in one size, jumbo for $9.99.  Pricey, but its definitely jumbo enough to feed 3.  It also comes with a mini cup of espresso to pour on the side.  We ate it without...

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Graham Cracker Energy Bites Recipe

Energy Bites are super easy to make, and you can really use all sorts of ingredients in them. I've made ones with peanut butter and ones with Nutella, and after seeing rainydaybites' (one of my favorite food bloggers on IG!) energy bites photo on Instagram, I decided to make some rolled in sesame seeds. I simply use the No-Bake Energy Bites recipe...

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Visit Disneyland: Fantasmic! Dining Packages

As most of you know, Disneyland is celebrating its 60th birthday this year with their Diamond Celebration.  We're getting ready to go in October and just found out about their Fantasmic! Dining Packages which began in December of last year when the show moved to a Fastpass system similar to the one used for the World of Color show in Disney...

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Rainbow Drive-In

Every once in a while, I like to pick up lunch at Rainbow Drive-In in Kapahulu. It's one of the few places that still serves their plate lunches in a cardboard box. My favorite dish here is the boneless chicken with gravy - so comforting and delicious. Boneless Chicken with Gravy All Over Another classic plate lunch to consider ordering...

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Max Review - Now in Theaters!

Max Synopsis From Warner Bros. Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures comes Max (Rated PG), a family action adventure from writer/director Boaz Yakin (Remember the Titans, Fresh). A precision-trained military dog, Max serves on the frontlines in Afghanistan alongside his handler, U.S. Marine Kyle Wincott. But when things go terribly wrong...

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Pounders at Hukilau Marketplace

After spending a morning on the beach in Laie, we decided to check out Hukilau Marketplace for the first time. We were all hungry and it was a very hot day, so we decided to eat in air-conditioned comfort in Pounders. Kids Popcorn Chicken Nuggets with French Fries Char Siu Beef Brisket Banh Mi Cajun Mahi Mahi Burger with Pupukea Green Salad...

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