GREAT EATS HAWAII: September 2024

Saturday, September 28, 2024

PLUMERIA BEACH HOUSE

KAHALA HOTEL AND RESORT

5000 KAHALA AVENUE

HONOLULU, HI 96816

808-739-8760

www.kahalaresort.com

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Last week I deviated from just going home after work and stopped by the The Kahala Hotel to enjoy a late lunch. I felt so comfortable and relaxed after a hectic week and said to myself, maybe I should do this every Friday. Well I made it back again the following week and once again enjoyed some fresh Sashimi and the Beach House Salad. This time I requested all Romaine Lettuce in place of the fufu stuff that is bitter. Ahhh..so good with real lettuce.

Had an old friend join me so it was nice to sit back, check out the view and catch up on our lives while reminiscing a bit about the past.

Click links below to view previous posts on Plumeria Beach House at The Kahala;

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2024/09/plumeria-beach-house.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2024/09/plumeria-beach-house-seafood-buffet.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2024/06/fathers-day-brunch-plumeria-beach-house.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2024/02/plumeria-beach-house-seafood-buffet_11.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2024/02/plumeria-beach-house-seafood-buffet.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2023/12/plumeria-beach-house.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2023/10/plumberia-beach-house-seafood-buffet.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2023/02/plumeria-beach-house-sunday-brunch.html

PLUMERIA BEACH HOUSE

FRESH AHI SASHIMI

MY FAVE CHARDONNAY WITH MY FAVE VIEW

MY HAPPY PLACE

BEACH HOUSE SALAD

FRESH GRILLED ONO

DINNER AT HOME

Happy to find super fresh Ono for a really low price at Foodland Farms. This fish was so moist and meaty. Delicious! Served with a Papaya Salsa and Guacamole Tower along with a White Wine Cream Sauce. Definitely a restaurant quality meal at home.

FRESH GRILLED ONO

DINNER FOR TWO FOR UNDER $9

SUPER FRESH ONO

FRESH ONO ON THE LANAI

SCRAMBLED EGGS AND AVOCADO

BREAKFAST AT HOME

I have been working every Saturday for months and months. Finally took a break and slept in and made breakfast. Used what we had in the fridge so the Eggs included Spam, Ham, Turkey, Onion and Tomato. Nice slices of Avocado added some healthy protein. Yummy!

SCRAMBLED EGGS AND AVOCADO

COCINA DE MAMA HAWAII

DINNER AT HOME

My Wife picked up Cocina de Mama Shrimp Ceviche at a Farmers Market in Honolulu. Wow...this was really fresh and delicious. They serve with full size Tortillas and Hot Sauce. Absolutely loved the Hot Sauce and believe me, it packs a punch of heat.

COCINA DE MAMA HAWAII

SHRIMP CEVICHE

GOTTA GET THE HOT SAUCE

DENIM AND DIAMONDS - HO'OLA NA PUA

Amazing organization, evening, food and fun at Ho'ola Na Pua Denim and Diamonds.

https://hoolanapua.org/

https://hoolanapua.org/denim-diamonds/

DENIM AND DIAMONDS - HO'OLA NA PUA

A BIT OF COUNTRY COMES TO HAWAII

INCREDIBLE FOOD BY CHEF ROY YAMAGUCHI

OUR HOST - GARY ODA

NATHAN'S HOT DOG

LUNCH AT HOME

I love Nathan's Hot Dogs so and enjoy them with Mustard, Relish and Onions. Sometimes I go with low carb buns but for this lunch I went full on carb bun because we had some leftover from an event. Just wish the Hot Dog was larger so they would fill the bun.

Click link below to visit the original Nathan's in Coney Island;

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2010/11/nathans-hot-dogs.html

NATHAN'S HOT DOG

LOW CARB SANDWICH WRAP

LUNCH AT HOME

This Wrap with Ham, Turkey, Pepperoni, Swiss Cheese, American Cheese, Dijon Mustard and Italian Dressing was delicious. The chilled lettuce made a great alternative to bread.

LOW CARB SANDWICH WRAP

DELICIOUS!

Thursday, September 26, 2024

CORNISH GAME HEN

DINNER AT HOME

My Wife marinates Cornish Game Hens for 48 hours and then cooks them in the Air Fryer. Result is an incredibly delicious bird that is crunchy on the outside and moist and flavorful on the inside. This is one of our family favorites.

CORNISH GAME HEN

Sunday, September 22, 2024

BEACHHOUSE AT THE MOANA

MOANA SURFRIDER WESTIN RESORT

2365 KALAKAUA AVENUE

HONOLULU, HI 96815

808-922-3111

https://www.beachhousewaikiki.com/

https://www.yelp.com/biz/beachhouse-at-the-moana-honolulu-6

https://www.instagram.com/beachhousemoana/

https://www.facebook.com/beachhouseatmoana/

Wanted to get my Wife out of the house so she would not sit home and think about our dog passing. Decided to try the Beachouse at the Moana as I have not dined here in years. Back in the day I spent a lot of time under the large Banyan Tree enjoying cold beers or a glass of wine. Also would enjoy a cup of coffee here on Sunday mornings when it was just a few blocks from my condo in Waikiki. We would often enjoy the Sunday Champagne Brunch and often be the last ones to leave. Boy...those were the days. Returning back to the Banyan Tree and large lanai brought back these memories and it felt good. I was surprised that they only serve a Tasting Menu for dinner. If I were a guest of the hotel, I would like the option of having just a a Salad, Steak or some fresh fish. Cannot imagine staying here a week and only having the Tasting Menu option night after night. Would make me want to leave the hotel every evening. We opted for the 5 Course menu and for us it was too much food. We were full after the appetizers and really did not want our entrees. Ate a bit of bread to start because the damn Lilikoi Butter was so good. The Lobster Chowder was a nice start. We went with this because we do not really like salads with the bitter Field Greens. I am more of a Romaine and Iceberg Lettuce kind of guy. The Poached Shrimp were pretty basic without much flavor and the Gazpacho didn't do much to make this better. The Kona Lobster Gratin was really good. Liked the bread and Garlic Butter. Charred Spanish Octupus was just ok. Needed a better sauce. The Roasted Beets were delicious and would have been perfect with some greens. I loved the Mango Glazed Lamb Chops. Absolutely delicious but I was so full I barely could eat one of them. The Big Island Kampachi with XO Sauce was pretty good. Sauce was delicious and perfect with the Fried Rice. I liked the Desserts but my Wife was not impressed. This was a lot of food and a nice variety of flavors. We took home the leftovers and really have no plans to return again.