Seven Brothers - Kahuku Sugar Mill

We've gone to Seven Brothers in Haleiwa and Laie multiple times, but for the first time, we went to the Kahuku Sugar Mill location.

Since I don't eat burgers, I got my usual Keiki Grilled Cheese (which comes with fries).

Keiki Grilled Cheese

I always have to get the Crazy Fries, which are topped with caramelized onions, cheese, and their house sauce.  

Crazy Fries

Seth's Seven Brothers Cheeseburger

Seek's Deep Blue

The Seek's was topped with bacon, Swiss, bleu cheese, ranch, BBQ sauce, and house sauce.  

Shem

The Shem consisted of guac, bacon, American cheese, and the house sauce.  

The fam loves the burgers.  

Service was amazing!

Seven Brothers Kahuku Sugar Mill
56-565 Kamehameha Hwy

Kahuku, HI 96731

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Fun Station

We were near Market City Shopping Center, so we decided to get take-out at Fun Station (known for their Flying Noodles).

We get didn't Flying Noodles, but everything we did get was delish — my fave was the Mapo Tofu Chow Fun!

Mapo Tofu Chow Fun

It was just loaded with tofu. 

Fried Gyoza*

The Gyoza was perfectly crispy!

Broccoli Beef*

The beef was really tender, and everything was seasoned well. 

Beef Brisket Tendon Mixed Noodle

In fact, all the dishes were seasoned well.  We all kept going for seconds. 

Signature Fried Rice

Fun Station turned out to be a great impromptu spot for take-out!

Pork Belly & Minced Pork Rice

Fun Station
2919 Kapiolani Blvd

Honolulu, HI 96826

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Okata Bento

For years I've seen @parkrat's posts on Okata Bento, and I finally made it to this Kaimuki mainstay.

I put in my order for 5 plates, and the woman behind me had 5 items too, so you may have to be prepared to wait, because foods are cooked to order and it's a one-man show (a man who arrived after us ended up having to leave).  

The food was tasty, and prices are very reasonable!  The bentos come with rice, mahi, luncheon meat, eggrolls, takuan, fishcake, and cabbage. 

Chicken Katsu + Chicken Teriyaki Bento

Char Siu Chicken Bento

Gyudon

Cash only!

Okata Bento
3616 Waialae Ave

Honolulu, HI 96816

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Trash from the Past Collectors Cottage

Stepping into Trash from the Past Collectors Cottage was such a treat.

(I found out about them thanks to @imjessburner's post).

It was a walk down memory lane that got me reminiscing about different people, places, and moments in my life.

We talked story with one of the owners (a fellow PC grad), and learned how they converted a house to become a home to an impressive collection of memorabilia, antiques, vintage clothing, old books, and more.

Every time I went into a room, I walked out with more stuff to buy.

Just perusing the items was a lot of fun too — it was like being in a museum.

Go check them out and see what kinds of treasures you'll find!

Trash from the Past Collectors Cottage
43A South Kamehameha Hwy
Wahiawa, HI 96786

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Big Island Candies' New Autumn-Inspired Shortbread

Photo courtesy Big Island Candies

Hawai`i-based confectioner Big Island Candies is launching two new, autumn-inspired creations: the Apple Shortbread and the White Dipped Caramel Apple Shortbread. Both will be introduced on Friday, September 4. The cookies will be packaged together as a limited-edition 19-piece combo until the end of December, or while supplies last. These apple-inspired confections will debut ahead of Big Island Candies’ other holiday favorites, offering an early taste of the season.

The new Apple Shortbread delivers a distinctly fall flavor, balancing sweet and tart apple notes, complemented by a whisper of cinnamon. The caramel white dipped version augments the fruit flavor of the cookie with gooey, creamy textures. The 9-ounce Apple Shortbread Assorted Combo will feature ten Apple Shortbreads and nine White Dipped Caramel Apple Shortbreads. The combo box retails for $24.25 at the Ala Moana Center store and $23.00 online, via mail order, and at the Hilo Flagship Store and Factory.

“There’s something about this time of the year when apple, caramel, even something deliciously creamy, just go well together,” says Sherrie Holi, President and Chief Operating Officer at Big Island Candies. “As our customers look ahead to spending time together with family and friends, we hope these flavors will add even more comfort and joy to the season.”

Big Island Candies operates two retail locations in Hawai`i: its Hilo Flagship Store and Factory at 585 Hinano Street, and its Honolulu store on the street level of Ala Moana Center at 1450 Ala Moana Blvd., near the Center Court. For store hours, please call the Hilo flagship store and factory at (808) 935-8890 or the Ala Moana store at (808) 946-9213. To get the latest updates on Big Island Candies, follow @bigislandcandies on Instagram and Facebook or visit the website at www.bigislandcandies.com.

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Petite Sweets

During our Wahiawa crawl we came upon Petite Sweets, and of course I had to check it out.

Petite Sweets started out doing pop-ups and markets, and last year they opened up their own shop.

I love learning about the stories of people who pursue their passions and put in the effort to make their dreams come true.

It's no surprise that I left with Chantilly Brownies, because I love chantilly!

Petite Sweets
43 S Kamehameha Hwy
Wahiawa, HI 96786

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Tango Contemporary Cafe

I haven't been to Tango Contemporary Cafe in years (13 years to be exact), so I was eager to go for brunch with @livinghilostyle aka the Titanium Queen aka "the First Lady of Hilo."

Salmon and Bagel

Braised Beef Loco Moco

Brunch was great! I had the Loco Moco - the beef was so tender, and I loved the jus instead of the typical gravy.

Service was great too.  I need to visit Tango more often!
 

Tango Contemporary Cafe

1288 Ala Moana Blvd

Honolulu, HI 96814

(808) 593-7288

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