MATSUMOTO SHAVE ICE

MATSUMOTO SHAVE ICE

66-087 KAMEHAMEHA HWY

HALEIWA, HI. 96712

808-637-4827

HOURS:  Daily 9AM - 6PM

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After eating a Shrimp Plate at Giovanni's on the North Shore, it is time for a Shave Ice at Matusmoto Shave Ice.  Get ready to stand in line and people watch because this place is always busy.  They have a good system of taking your order prior to entering the store.  When you reach the cash register, they have your order already which expedites the service.  Shave Ice is good and refreshing on a hot day.

 

MATSUMOTO SHAVE ICE

STANDING IN LINE AT MATSUMOTO SHAVE ICE

ENTER THE STORE AND GO THROUGH THE PROCESS

LOTS OF FLAVORS AND CONDIMENT OPTIONS

SHAVED TO ORDER

FLAVORS ADDED

GIOVANNI'S ORIGINAL SHRIMP TRUCK

GIOVANNI'S ORIGINAL SHRIMP TRUCK

56-505 KAMEHAMEHA HWY

KAHUKU, HI. 96731

HOURS:  Daily 10:30AM - 6:30PM

808-293-1839

http://giovannisshrimptruck.com

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Cannot visit the North Shore of Oahu without stopping at the Original Giovanni's Shrimp Truck in Kahuku.  This plate of Shrimp with Garlic Rice and Hot Sauce on the side is one of our favorite foods in Hawaii.  I love the Hot Sauce here and always give a nice tip and ask for extra to take home.  

This visit included an ice cold Smoothie and Fresh Coconut Juice from the truck next to Giovanni's.  Also went down a few stalls and bought Corn on the Cobb which is also delicious and the perfect compliment to the Shrimp.  

GIOVANNI'S SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH HOT SAUCE ON THE SIDE

CRUISE BY SUNSET BEACH ON THE WAY TO OR FROM GIOVANNI'S

A LITTLE COCONUT JUICE 

GIOVANNI'S SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH HOT SAUCE ON THE SIDE

GRILLED LOCAL CORN FROM VENDOR NEXT TO GIOVANNI'S

SIDE STREET INN KAPAHULU - AGAIN!

SIDE STREET INN KAPAHULU

614 KAPAHULU AVE 

HONOLULU, HI 96815

808-739-3939

HOURS:  Monday thru Friday 4PM - 12AM / Saturday and Sunday 1PM - 12AM

https://sidestreetinn.com

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With the original Side Street Inn near Ala Moana Shopping Center closed for renovations we had to visit their Kapahulu restaurant to get our fix of Fried Rice and Pork Chops.  On this visit we were entertaining family from the Mainland and while not at the original, the food here was just as good.  Started with fresh Ahi Poke followed by a fantastic Salad with Shrimp, Avocado and a really good Balsamic Dressing.  The Fried Rice is our favorite and we devoured a lot but still had some to take home which is so nice.  Boneless Kalbi and Pork Chops did not disappoint and the Shrimp Scampi with lots of Mushrooms was delicious.  Always enjoy Side Street!

SIDE STREET INN

SIDE STREET INN KAPAHULU PACKED ON A WEEKNIGHT

AHI POKE

FARMERS SALAD

BEST FRIED RICE

BONELESS KALBI

PORK CHOPS

SHRIMP SCAMPI

YUMMY!

KELI AND HIMARI GRADUATION PARTY

KELI AND HIMARI GRADUATION PARTY

HALEKULANI HOTEL

Wow..... never been to a high school graduation party as good as this one.  The location at the Halekulani Hotel Hau Terrace was spectacular with ocean and Diamond Head views, cool breezes and enough room for everyone to sit, stand or walk around the terrace.  The bar was set up for the adults and there was even a Caviar and Champagne Bar which was my favorite hang out.  Food was amazing as was my speech and slide show (hee hee).  Our sincere thanks to the Fujimoto family for planning this incredible event with our family.  Really one of the best times of my life and great way to spend time with my Daughters friends who are now off to college.  

HIMARI (L) AND KELI (R)