Visit Nevada: Shake Shack

Shake Shack is always a good option for quick, but good fast food.  I don't eat burgers, so I usually order a chicken sandwich, but this time I decided to try the 'Shroom Burger - a fried portobello stuffed with cheese!

'Shroom Burger

It was so delicious - I would definitely order it again.  

We also got various other burgers, as well as a bunch of sides and sweet treats (I finally tried the frozen custard!). 

You can opt for single or double patties, and customize the burgers with various toppings (for extra). 

Bacon Cheeseburger

Avocado Bacon Cheeseburger

Onion Rings

Parmesan Fries

Shack Stack

Cheese Fries

Chocolate Frozen Custard

Shake Shack always satisfies!

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Visit New Jersey: Shake Shack

Shake Shack is known for their burgers and shakes, neither of which I get whenever I make a visit.  On my most recent visit to one in New Jersey, I ordered an Avocado Bacon Chicken Sandwich. 

It was really good!  A crispy, tender chicken breast was topped with bacon, avocado, and a buttermilk herb mayo.

Can't go to Shake Shack without ordering Fries!

I got the Bacon and Cheese Fries, and although it looked hastily put together, it was still good.  The fries were nice and crispy!

Maybe next time I'll try a shake!

Shake Shack
3303 Brunswick Pike

Lawrence Township, NJ 08648

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Flyin' Ahi Food Truck

If you live or work in the Mililani area, you probably know that there are a cluster of food trucks that sell some of the best local grinds in Mililani Tech Park fronting Spectrum, five days a week.

I finally got the chance to check out the scene, and after finding parking on the next block from the food trucks, I made a bee-line for FLYIN' AHI.

There was one menu item that  I  had my heart set on, and  I was so happy to see it on the menu: KALBI FRIES.

Wait, the food truck is called Flyin' Ahi, and you ordered kalbi fries? You got that right!

Imagine a generous portion of crinkle cut fries, drizzled with a mayo-based sauce and furikaki, topped with tender, juicy bite-size strips of  kal bi.  

I knew it was going to be good, but not this good.  I sat in my truck and devoured a majority of it on the spot, because I knew the fries would get soggy by the time I got home.  

Maybe next time I will actually order one of their ahi plates, but it will be in addition to the kalbi fries!

Flyin' Ahi caters too!

Flyin' Ahi 

200 Akamainui St.

Mililani Town, Hawaii 

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Elote Fries at La Tour Cafe

Last week I was invited to a media event at La Tour Cafe, but I was unable to make it.  When I saw the social media posts of the event, I suffered a bit of FOMO, especially when I saw photos of a huge platter of the new Elote Fries!

So a few days ago I went to the Pearl City location and ordered the Elote Fries! 

Elote Fries

Seasoned fries were topped with a cotija & sour cream sauce, charred corn, jalapeno, cotija cheese, red onions, and cilantro. 

So good!  I loved the cheesy topping, and I just love cilantro.  I nearly ate all the fries myself!

Other items ordered: 

Mac & Cheese

Pastrami Dip

Pepperoni Pizza

Tomato Basil Soup

OREO, Chocolate, Mint Chocolate, American Macarons

I enjoy the food at La Tour Cafe, and I hope they keep the Elote Fries on the menu!


La Tour Cafe
1140 Kuala St #108

Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 369-7317

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Chubbies Burgers

If you've got the craving for a juicy, mouthwatering, burger made with quality ingredients, head down to Ward Gateway (corner of Auahi Street and Ward Ave) to Chubbies Burgers.

This food truck, owned and operated by Jeffrey Nedry, has been serving classic-style made-to-order burgers and fries at various locations on the island for the past two years, but it is now permanently located at Ward Gateway for the time being.  

The menu is simple - three options for burgers, three options for fries. But deciding on what to order is not so simple, because they all look and sound so delicious!

I was fortunate enough to try the 50's Burger (their biggest seller) and the Ten Gallon burger, Fries, and the Chub Fries.

The 50's Burger comes with american cheese, lettuce, tomato, and their signature 50's sauce. If you want to spruce up the burger, you have the option of adding toppings such as bacon, avocado, grilled onions, pickles, or jalapenos for an additional charge.

If you like bbq sauce, you'll want to try the Ten Gallon burger, which comes with bacon, grilled onions, cheddar, and strip sauce (house bbq sauce). I really liked this burger because of the cheddar cheese, bacon, and bbq sauce.

Chubbies utilizes the traditional method of smashing to produce perfectly juicy burgers. Cold beef is pressed on a hot griddle, thereby forming a crispy crust on one side. This locks in the juice and flavor, creating a perfectly cooked burger.

Chubbies takes pride in using local ingredients as much as possible, including using local grass-fed, Kauai pasture raised beef hormone/antibiotic free, all natural, premium grind angus. 

The signature crinkle cut Fries are crispy and perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of salt. 

Although I'm usually a purist when it comes to fries, I was impressed with the Chub Fries, which consists of their signature crinkle cut fries topped with cheddar cheese, grilled onions, and their specialty fry sauce. It's a must-try!

Follow on Instagram @ChubbiesHawaii for updates and mouth-watering pics of their classic style burgers and fries!

Mahalo to our sponsor for the complimentary lunch!

CHUBBIES BURGERS

960 Auahi Street

(808) 291-7867

www.chubbiesburgers.com

Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 11 am - 3 pm, 5 pm - 9 pm

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Seven Brothers

I've been wanting to try Seven Brothers for a long time now, but it's so far away (in Laie, and another location just as far in Kahuku), and we had to find a free Saturday (since on Sundays the restaurant, as well as most of Laie, is shut down for religious reasons).

We finally found ourselves with a free Saturday recently, so we made the 1+ hour trek to Laie.

Plain Cheeseburger

Crazy Fries

Paniolo Burger

Paniolo Fries

Ironically, despite my eagerness to try Seven Brothers, it wasn't because of the burgers, since I don't eat burgers (although they do offer fish and vegetarian options), but I wanted to try the fries.

Yes, the fries.

Large, thin, scalloped slices of potatoes that are perfectly seasoned, and smothered with the yummiest of toppings.

I opted for the Paniolo Fries, which were topped with grilled pineapple, bacon, onion rings, BBQ, and Seven Brothers Sauce.

It was really good, but I felt the toppings were just a bit too much, and it was hard to taste the potatoes at all.

I actually liked the Crazy Fries better - seasoning, grilled onions, garlic, cheese, and house sauce.

The fries are actually great on their own too, but it's hard to resist fries topped with onions and cheese!

My husband had the Paniolo Burger, which includes the same ingredients that are on the Paniolo Fries - grilled pineapple, bacon, onion rings, BBQ and Seven Brothers Sauce.  He really enjoyed the burger.

Each of my kids got a plain Cheeseburger (lettuce, tomato, onions, and house sauce come with all burgers, but my kids just wanted the cheese).

Service was excellent at Seven Brothers, and I'm glad we finally got to try the place.

I just wish the restaurant was not so far away!


Seven Brothers
Laie Shopping Center

55-510 Kamehameha Hwy

Laie, HI 96762
(808) 744-6440

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Lunch at Franky Fresh

Franky Fresh entered Hawaii's dining scene in August of last year. Nadia was quick to check them out when they first opened (click here for her post), and her pics of the Fresh Prince burger and milkshake got my mouth watering.  

Fast forward ten months, and I finally made it here, since they recently expanded their hours to include lunch service starting at 12 PM.  The nice thing about coming here for lunch versus dinner, is that it's not as crowded, and it's easier to get parking.  

I ordered the Fresh Prince since it's their most popular burger and it has all of the fixins that I like (portobello mushrooms, grilled onions, bacon, melted swiss cheese and grass fed beef). 

The Fresh Prince

The Fresh Prince

The Fresh Prince

The only thing that I was disappointed about was the size of the burger. It was small considering the $15 price tag.  Back when Nadia visited Franky Fresh, this same burger was only $12.95.

French Fries

The french fries that came with the burger were hot and crispy.  

My Yelp buddy FC ordered the Chicken Thangs which comprised of four fat bone-in chicken pieces, marinated in a sweet chili sauce, presented over a bed of fries.  He liked it a lot and wished it came with more chicken. :)

Chicken Thangs

I didn't order a milkshake, because frankly, I didn't want to pay $7.95 for it! I saw the size of the milkshakes on other tables and thought it was small for the price.

Bottom line? Great tasting food, but small portions.


Franky Fresh
3040 Waialae Avenue
(808) 744-7728
Monday - Sunday 12PM - 10PM

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