New at Zippy's: Keiki Meals To-Go and Capsule Toys!

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Now available at Zippy's - Keiki Meals to-go! Keiki Meals are priced lower than mini plates, but can be enjoyed by all! Plus, each meal comes with a coin for a special capsule toy that makes it meal time even more fun for kids (and adults if that's your thing!).

I am so excited that Zippy's has made their Keiki Meals available at the take-out counter. The portion size is perfect for my kids, and they come with a small toy! The prices are also reasonable!

The Keiki Meals come in 6 varieties: 

• Spaghetti with Garlic Bread
• Mac & Cheese
• Saimin
• Hamburger Combo (fries)
• Grilled Cheese combo (fries)
• Chicken & Spam Musubi

According to my son who ordered the Keiki Saimin:

"It tasted good and flavorful! The noodles were cooked perfectly. The toy was actually pretty good! It was a pop-it shirt! I'll take it!"

The other son got some Zippy's mini stickers with his Keiki Meal!

Don't forget that every Keiki Meal comes with a token or coupon for a toy, whether you dine-in or take-out. Ask for one if they don't automatically give it to you.

Keiki Meals are great on those days when we're eating on the go or don't have the time or energy to cook. I'm also considering ordering the Keiki Chicken & Spam Musubi meals the next time we're on snack duty for the boys' sports teams.

We will be back for more Keiki Meals and capsule toys!

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Visit Utah: Bonneville Salt Flats

The Bonneville Salt Flats are the remains of Lake Bonneville.  Spanning 30,000 acres, the salt flats are quite a sight!

There is an area at the Bonneville Salt Flats used for official racing events, and you can drive on the salt flats, but we did not chance it with our rental car.  

It's a super cool place to visit, and you should come prepared with eyewear and sunscreen, as the sunlight reflecting off the salt can really be intense.  

If you touch the salt, be sure to go to a nearby restroom to wash your hands, as we saw lots of animal scat at the salt flats.  I've seen some sites that talked about licking the salt, but I wouldn't recommend it - people are walking all over it, and of course so are the animals.  

The Bonneville Salt Flats are about a 90-minute drive from Salt Lake City. 

It's a definitely a neat place to visit!  
 

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Visit Utah: Porcupine Pub & Grille

Porcupine Pub & Grille is a popular apres-ski spot, and we went there after a morning on the mountain.  It was indeed bustling, but we didn't have to wait long for a table for our family.

Hot Wings

You can get Hot Wings in Traditional (pictured), Korean BBQ, or Hellfire. 

Red Pepper Hummus

Artichoke Cheese Dip

Philly Cheese Steak

Southwestern Omelette

The Southwestern Omelette was filled with green & red peppers, onions, black beans, cheese, and topped with a pork chile verde.  It was huge!

Big Cottonwood Burger

The Big Cottonwood Burger included bacon, avocado, 

Hot Cocoa Cheesecake

I decided to get the Hot Cocoa Cheesecake, which was a special.  It really was reminiscent of hot cocoa!  It was like a typical, dense cheesecake, but it was still a yummy dessert.  

The food was great and the service was too!

Porcupine Pub & Grille

3698 Fort Union Blvd

Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121
 

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Onkee Korean Grill House

Onkee Korean Grill House has been on my radar ever since they opened.  I recently had lunch there with one of my mentors.  

Cucumber Soup and Kimchi

The meal started off with a refreshing Cucumber Soup and Kimchi.

We each got a combo set.  You choose a main dish and either a stew or noodle dish (my mentor got Combo 2 with Stir-Fried Pork and Bibim-noengmyeon, pictured above).

Combo 1

I got Combo 1, and opted for LA Marinated Short Ribs and Kimchi Stew.  The short ribs were juicy and tender, the kimchi stew was comforting with chunks of pork and lots of spice.  It was my favorite part of the combo!

Bingsu

I was not planning on getting any dessert, but my mentor asked what kinds of desserts there were.  As soon as I heard "Bingsu," I changed my mind. 

The super fine shave ice was delightful with the kinako, condensed milk, and red beans.

You only have 90 minutes allotted for lunch, so service was rushed - the restaurant was really packed!

Definitely look forward to returning!

Onkee Korean Grill House
1000 Auahi St Unit 220

Honolulu, HI 96814

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Visit Salt Lake City: Slackwater

Pizza is always a good idea, and while in Salt Lake City, we ordered pizza from Slackwater, which has four locations throughout Utah. 

Buffalo Chicken Pizza

The Buffalo Chicken Pizza was topped with chicken, bacon, red onions, cheese, Gorgonzla crumbles, and a honey buffalo sauce.  It was very tasty!  

Cardiac Arrest

The Cardiac Arrest is a meat-lovers dream, topped with pepperoni, ham, sausage, and bacon.  

Both pizzas were really delicious, with a chewy crust, a three cheese blend, and loaded with toppings.  

Dreaming of a White Christmas Beignets

The kids absolutely loved the beignets.  The bite-sized beignets were dusted with sugar, sprinkled with candy cane bits, and came with whipped cream and white chocolate sauce on the side). 

Slackwater
684 S 500 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 386-9777

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Visit Hilo: Lokahi Local Eats

Lokahi Local Eats opened up in the Prince Kuhio Plaza a few months ago, so we picked up dinner there after I arrived in Hilo one evening.

Chicken Cutlet

I ordered the Chicken Cutlet, and I really liked it.  I appreciated that it was "real" chicken katsu, unlike many spots in Hilo that use those pre-frozen, pre-cooked, pre-breaded chicken patties and try to pass them off as "chicken katsu."  The chicken was juicy and they gave ample gravy (next time I'm going to ask for it on the side).  I liked the mac salad too - it was tasty and not just over slathered with mayo.

Kalua & Cabbage

My co-worker thought the kalua was a bit underseasoned, but he said it was cooked really well. 

Mini Roast Pork

We were both pleasantly surprised with how much we liked the food, and we both are eager to visit again!

Prince Kuhio Plaza

111 Puainako St
Hilo, HI 96720

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Visit Utah: Farr Better Ice Cream

I kept seeing Farr Better Ice Cream pop up while in Eden, Utah, so I Googled it, and saw that they have an actual flagship shop in Ogden.  

Burnt Almond Fudge

There were so many flavors to choose from, that it was quite overwhelming. A quick Google search said Burnt Almond Fudge was one of the popular flavors, so I gave it a try. You could really taste the roasted almonds!

Play Dough

The Play Dough, another popular flavor, really looks like Play-Doh!  It consists of cherry, banana, and berry ice creams.   

There are two levels for you to enjoy your ice cream, and it's a very charming shop!

A side note - they also offer packaged candies, toys, and more. One of my kids bought a package of Jelly Belly, and when we got home to Hawaii, noticed the "best before" date was 5/20/24.

I submitted a message via the contact form on their website and emailed two different addresses found on their social media pages to see if they could issue us a refund (I even sent photos), but never received a response.

Fortunately, Jelly Belly has a "satisfaction guarantee" so when I submitted a message via the website, they sent a new package.

So, if you buy any packaged treats at Farr Better Ice Cream, be sure to check the best before date!

Farr Better Ice Cream

274 21st St

Ogden, UT 84401

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