Tuesday, July 30, 2024

BIG KAHUNA'S PIZZA

BIG KAHUNA'S PIZZA
550 PAIEA STREET
HONOLULU, HI
808-833-5588

I love Big Kahuna's Pizza even though it is not a thin crust New York Style Pizza.  Their Specialty Pizzas pack tons of flavor and are a nice change from regular Pizza.  On this visit we had the Mexican Pizza which is one of my favorites.  Love the Chorizo, Black Beans and JalapeƱos.  Probably my favorite of the three shown here.  Next up is the Sumo which I also love.  The sauce on this pizza is delicious and for me makes the Pizza along with all of the great toppings.  The Kanaka is also good but I ate the other two first and liked them more.
Pro Tip:  Make sure you get your parking ticket validated before leaving the store.  You will need it to get out of the parking lot.
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BIG KAHUNA'S PIZZA

CUTE LITTLE SPOT NEAR THE AIRPORT







Sumo Special Pizza 12" Regular (8 Slices)

Pepperoni, ham, Italian sausage, bacon, Portuguese sausage, kalua pork, onions, fresh mushrooms, chopped tomatoes, and black olives. This one "Broke Da mouth" kine!


Kanaka Pizza 12" Regular (8 Slices)

Oven roasted shredded kalua pork on our sweet and tangy Hawaiian BBQ sauce topped with green onions


Mexican Pizza 12" Regular (8 Slices)

Applewood smoked bacon, chorizo, black beans, and jalapeƱos




 

Monday, July 29, 2024

REFLECTIONS - HOAKALEI COUNTRY CLUB

Not too impressed with this dinner at Hoakalei.  The Prime Rib was dry on the outside but had pretty good flavor once you got to the middle.  The Misoyaki Butterfish was also dry.  Service was great though with our waitress doing a great job.  Just read that they have the old Chef who was really good coming back this week.  Will have to return soon to check it out.
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REFLECTIONS AT HOAKALEI COUNTRY CLUB

REFLECTIONS MENU





AHI DIP

POKE

BULGOGI STEAK BITES

AGEDASHI TOFU

SPECIAL SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES

PRIME RIB

MISOYAKI BUTTER FISH

 

Sunday, July 28, 2024

MARGOTTO HAWAII

MARGOTTO HAWAII
514 PIIKOI STREET
HONOLULU, HI
808-592-8500

A Truffle, Caviar, Foie Gras and Pasta dinner like not other.  I love Margotto and this dinner to celebrate my Daughters return to Hawaii was amazing.  We got to meet Chef Shiori who arrived from Japan to take over for Chef Yohei who is returning to Japan.  She is a bubbly, little Chef with a huge smile and personality.  This was a dinner worthy of "last meal" status. Couple the incredible food with the perfect wine selections from Lee and this is heaven.  Everything was delicious with Chef Yohei's Bolognese once again blowing us away.  Could eat that dish every single day.  The Cheesy Potatoes with Truffle and Foie Gras is pure heaven and something that you savor every single bite.  My Wife loves the Cacio Pepe as do I.  Just wish it had even more pepper.  
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MARGOTTO HAWAII


TRUFFLES 

TRUFFLES ON ANY DISH

MARGOTTO CAVIAR

CAVIAR TIME

CHEESY POTATOES WITH FOIE GRAS

ADD FOIE GRAS TO ANY DISH

CHEESY POTATOES WITH FOIE GRAS AND TRUFFLES

A LITTLE TRUFFLE WITH THE CACIO PEPE

CACIO PEPE WITH TRUFFLES

BEST PASTA BOLOGNESE ON THE PLANET

LANGOSTEIN AND LOBSTER PASTA

TARAMISU

WELCOME TO HAWAII CHEF SHIORI

LOVING FAMILY TIME AT MARGOTTO

 

CARRIE UNDERWOOD IN CONCERT - HONOLULU, HI

Good concert.  Enjoyed the Guns N' Roses song the best.  I have never seen so many Hawaii gals in short shorts and cowboy boots.  Nice look!

CARRIE UNDERWOOD IN HAWAII

ENJOYING THE SHOW WITH VINO

SOLD OUT IN HONOLULU

























 

Friday, July 26, 2024

ROBATA JINYA

Back to Robata Jinya and another incredible dinner.  We went for the Jinya 6 Course Tasting Menu and it was fantastic.  Every dish was good and it was definitely worth the money.  One of the best Tasting Menus we have ever had for the money.  From start to finish this meal delivered on presentation and flavor. It was the perfect amount of food and ending with the Sushi was perfect.  Absolutely loved this and guarantee to be back real soon!
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ROBATA JINYA

DAILY SPECIALS

TASTING MENU

ROBATA JINYA MENU









ONE OF OUR FAVE TASTING MENUS