Tuesday, March 30, 2021

WOLFGANG'S STEAKHOUSE

WOLFGANG'S STEAKHOUSE
ROYAL HAWAIIAN SHOPPING CENTER
2301 KALAKAUA AVE
HONOLULU, HI 96815
808-922-3600
HOURS:  Monday thru Thursday/Sunday 11AM - 11PM / Friday and Saturday 11AM - 11:30PM

We were in Waikiki on the weekend working on our vacation rental.  An old friend lives in the same building so we decided to have lunch.  Since the condo is just a block from Kuhio Avenue and two blocks from Kalakaua we decided to walk around and find a place to eat.  To our surprise, many restaurants were closed and the ones that were open had long waits.  A stroll through the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center led us to Wolfgang's where we found plenty of tables both inside and outside.  The staff was friendly and set up a table outside on the walkway for us.  The waiter asked if we wanted Potato Chips and Bread.  I didn't want any because of my low carb diet but I wanted to try a Potato Chip.  The Bread and Chips arrived and I really did eat just one.  It was amazing.  Freshly cooked, warm and salted Potato Chips that are perfect.  I could have eaten the entire plate.  We were trying to choose an appetizer and I asked about the Crab Cakes. The waiter said they were very small and held his hands together to make a small circle.  Ok I said we will take two of them if they are that tiny.  Little did I know that the Crab Cakes were $29 each.  When they arrived we found them to be huge.  One would have been enough for our table of three.  I didn't complain because they were delicious.  All crab and nothing but crab.  Served with a large salad.  One Crab Cake with the Salad and a glass of wine would have been good enough for me.  This has to be one of the best Crab Cakes in Hawaii.  I will be back just for those.  The Wolfgang Salad ($9.95) was something I did not expect.  Chopped up Onions, Green Beans, Shrimp, Tomatoes and Bacon.  The dressing was so light that either they forgot to put it on the salad or did not put enough on to taste.  I should have asked for more dressing because the salad did not have much taste except for the Bacon.  For my entree I went for the Petite Filet ($36.95).  It was seasoned and cooked perfectly.  Loved it.  For my side I went for Mushrooms and Onions. They were delicious.  My Wife had the Lobster Mac n' Cheese as her side and loved it too.  This was a huge and expensive lunch but worth every penny as the quality, flavors and service were excellent.  I had not been to Wolfgang's for many years but now want to go back again.

WOLFGANG'S PETITE FILET A PERFECT MEDIUM RARE

WOLFGANG'S LUNCH MENU

SPECIALS



DINNER MENU

FRESH COOKED POTATO CHIPS AND BREADS

FANTASTIC CHIPS

CRAB CAKES (ORDER OF TWO)

CRAB CAKES ARE LARGE AND ALL CRAB

CRAB..CRAB...AND NOTHIN BUT CRAB!

WOLFGANG'S SALAD

PETITE FILET ARRIVED LOOKING PRETTY LONELY ON THE PLATE

GREAT TASTING STEAK

LOBSTER MAC N' CHEESE

MUSHROOMS AND ONIONS

LUNCH WITH MAD DOG - FRIENDS FOR 30 YEARS

Sunday, March 28, 2021

PORTUGUESE SAUSAGE, BACON, AVOCADO AND EGG

BREAKFAST AT HOME

Looked in the fridge and saw Bacon and Portuguese Sausage so I put this little tower of protein together.  Totally Keto and totally delicious!

PORTUGUESE SAUSAGE, BACON, AVOCADO AND EGG

 

SQUID INK PASTA WITH SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS

DINNER AT HOME

This is one of my Wife's favorite dishes.  When she asked me to make it again I said "of course dear - what time would you like dinner".  Happy Wife.  Happy Life.  I really love this dish too.  The sauce really packs some flavor and is definitely restaurant quality.  
Click link below for Squid Ink Pasta with Shrimp and Scallops recipe;

SQUID INK PASTA WITH SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS

DINNER ON THE LANAI ON PERFECT HAWAII EVENING

 

Saturday, March 27, 2021

AHI AND VEGETABLE

AHI AND VEGETABLE
1210 DILLINGHAM BLVD
HONOLULU, HI. 96817
808-845-3500
HOURS:  Daily 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Friday lunch at the office and it has to be non meat.  Went for a little fresh Ahi Salad from Ahi and Vegetable while my employees went to Zippy's for high carb food next door.  Liked the Ahi and fresh greens but the dressing was terrible.  Did not taste fresh and had an aftertaste that I could not stomach.

FRESH AHI SASHIMI SALAD


PEPPERONI AND PORTUGUESE SAUSAGE PIZZA

LUNCH AT HOME

Home for lunch on Saturday and the Wife wanted Pizza.  I grabbed a Zero Net Carb Pizza Crust from the pantry and went to work.  Tomato Sauce, Oregano, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Pepperoni, Portuguese Sausage, Onions, Bell Pepper and Jalapeño.  Taste as good as a local Pizzeria.  Yummy!

LOW CARB PEPPERONI AND PORTUGUESE SAUSAGE PIZZA

ZERO NET CARB PIZZA CRUST

GREAT TASTING PIZZA AT HOME

 

GRILLED SHRIMP TACOS

DINNER AT HOME

Taco Night again at Casa de Santos.  No meat Friday meant doing up some delicious Grilled Shrimp Tacos.  Served them up in 1 net carb Tortillas with Cabbage, Cheese, Pico de Gallo, Hot Sauce, White Sauce (Mayo, Yogurt and Lime Juice) and a sprinkle of Cotija Cheese.
Forgot the Avocado which I had out on the counter.  These were really tasty!

GRILLED SHRIMP TACOS

BUTTERFLY SHRIMPS IN A TACO



 

MEXICAN CHEESE CRISPS WITH AVOCADO AND JALAPENO


SNACK AT HOME

Wow....these were amazing delicious and so easy to make.  Just baked rounds of Mexican Cheese Blend and then topped with Avocado, Jalapeño, Pickled Onion and Cotija Cheese.
A little fresh Salsa and Ole!

MEXICAN CHEESE CRISPS WITH AVOCADO AND JALAPENO

DELICIOUS LITTLE CHEESE SNACKS

THE AVOCADO GOES PERFECTLY WITH THE CHEESE

DIP IN SALSA FOR THE PERFECT LOW CARB SNACK

 

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

SHRIMP TEMPURA TACOS

DINNER AT HOME

Craving our family favorite Shrimp Tempura Tacos but have not had them since going on a low carb diet.  Decided to avoid the frozen store bought Shrimp Tempura which are loaded with carbs and made my own using a very light batter and 1 net carb Tortillas.  This worked out well because these Tacos were great!  Gave me all the flavors I crave without a bunch of carbs.  

SHRIMP TEMPURA TACOS

CABBAGE, WHITE SAUCE, HOT SAUCE, CHEESE, PICO DE GALLO, PICKLED 
ONIONS AND AVOCADO

DELICIOUS SHRIMP TEMPURA TACOS

 

SARDINES AND PROTEIN CHIPS

LUNCH AT THE OFFICE

Not my favorite lunch but it is what I had to eat this day at the office.  Sardines in Tomato Sauce are delicious and they have zero carbs.  Tasted pretty good with these low carb
Protein Chips. 

SARDINES AND PROTEIN CHIPS FOR LUNCH

 

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

GRILLED ONO WITH BEET SALAD

DINNER AT HOME

Wanted to make a Beet Salad and serve with some fresh fish.  While I probably shouldn't have put both of them on the same plate, this dinner was delicious and satisfying.  I make a White Wine, Butter and Shallot Sauce for fish that really elevates the flavor to restaurant quality.

GRILLED ONO WITH BEET SALAD

 

BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS

DINNER AT HOME

I was surprised when my Wife said she wanted Chicken Wings for Dinner but I obliged and made them.  Marinated in a dry rub of Franks Hot Sauce Seasoning, Flavor God Hot Wings and Ghost Pepper seasonings and then air fried them for 25 minutes at 380 degrees.  After the Wings cooked I mixed them with Franks Hot Sauce and Butter mixture.  Results are Buffalo Wings better than pretty much every restaurant on Oahu.

BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS

 

PEPPERONI AND SAUSAGE CHEESE CRISPS

APPETIZER AT HOME

These Pepperoni and Sausage Cheese Crisps not only look good but they taste good.  They are now one of the families favorite low carb snacks.  Simple to make with on Italian Cheese Blend, Pepperoni, Sausage, Oregano and Marinara Sauce.
Click link below for a step by step recipe;

PEPPERONI AND SAUSAGE CHEESE CRISPS

DIP INTO MARINARA SAUCE FOR THE PERFECT LOW CARB SNACK

NEW FAMILY FAVORITE

WHO CAN RESIST THESE?

 

Sunday, March 21, 2021

LOW CARB MCDONALDS CHEESEBURGER

LUNCH AT HOME

Craving a McDonald's Cheeseburger so I bought one and ate everything but the bun.
It really did satisfy my cravings so next time I will try a Big Mac without the bun.

MCDONALDS CHEESEBURGER WITHOUT THE BUN

 

RIBEYE STEAK NIGHT

DINNER AT HOME

I can cook a lot of great meals but when it comes to Steak, my Wife is the Chef.
She knows how to season and cook Steak perfectly.  This Ribeye was amazing!

RIBEYE STEAK



 

Saturday, March 20, 2021

CHICKEN AND CABBAGE SOUP

LUNCH AT HOME

We had a lot of Cabbage, Potatoes, Carrots and Onions leftover from our St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner.  Did not want to waste it so I made this delicious soup by adding diced Chicken, Chicken Stock and sautéed diced Carrots, Celery and Onion.  This was way better than I expected and would make again and again.

CHICKEN AND CABBAGE SOUP

I USED THE LEFTOVER CABBAGE, POTATOES, CARROTS AND ONIONS



 

SPICY EGG AND AVOCADO

BREAKFAST AT HOME

I was feeling a little spicy this morning so I made a Low Carb Tortilla, Avocado, Egg, Cotija Cheese, Jalapeño, Salsa and Cilantro breakfast that was simply delicious.  Low carb too!

SPICY EGG AND AVOCADO

 

MISOYAKI BUTTERFISH

DINNER AT HOME

Made this delicious Misoyaki Butterfish at home.  Wow...it was so sweet, light and delicious.

MISOYAKI BUTTERFISH

AHI SASHIMI


APPETIZER AT HOME

I think the entire family are Ahi Sashimi addicts.  Cannot get enough of this stuff!

AHI SASHIMI AND AVOCADO

 

Thursday, March 18, 2021

CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE

DINNER AT HOME

Made this Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner for St. Patrick's Day.  Cooked the Corned Beef for 80 minutes in the Pressure Cooker.  Cabbage, Carrots and Onion also went into the pressure cooker after the Corned Beef finished.  Pretty good stuff.

CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY

AHI SASHIMI WITH AVOCADO

APPETIZER AT HOME

My Wife came home from work with a block of Ahi Sashimi on St. Patrick's Day.  Guess she was craving Sashimi because I am the one that usually brings home the Ahi.  Made this delicious appetizer which my Daughter devoured and left us a few pieces.  Entire family loves this!

AHI SASHIMI AND AVOCADO

 

NICO'S PIER 38

NICO'S PIER 38
1129 N. NIMITZ HWY
HONOLULU, HI 96817
808-540-1377

Once again dining at Nico's for lunch.  This place is so convenient to my office and if you go before 11:30am you can usually get in and out pretty quickly.  It was St. Patrick's so I ordered a plate of the Corned Beef and Cabbage to have our table try it.  I tried the Corned Beef and it was a bit tough. Not my favorite.  The Swordfish with a Lobster Cream Sauce was good and I devoured it all along with the salad.

CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE

SWORDFISH WITH LOBSTER CREAM SAUCE