Ethel’s Grill – Kalihi’s Best Kept Secret
Whenever I mention Ethel’s Grill to anyone, the reaction goes one of two ways: sheer excitement, or sheer confusion. Most people either really adore…
Lanakila Meals on Wheels – Feeding our Seniors, One Meal at a Time
When I think of senior citizens, I think of my dear obaachan in Japan. And although she lives on her own, she is never…
Baby Tips for the Hawaii Father to Be
Back when I got hitched a few years ago, I suddenly became an expert (albeit self-proclaimed) in anything and everything weddings and decided to…
Marukame Udon – Homemade Japanese Style Noodles on the Cheap!
One thing good about having a dad from the muthaland is that he gets the scoops on ono kine Japanese grindz. Whether it be…
Cafe Kaila – The Cozy Cafe You MUST Try-la
Geez, it’s only taken me close to 4 years, but I was FINALLY able to check an item off the ol’ (Hawaii eateries) bucket…
Yatai in Hawaii? Try Yajima-Ya or Blue Truck Teppanyaki!
Street eats ain’t nothing new to the Japanese. Better known as yatai (food stalls), Japan is just crawling with them, often serving better tasting…
Makapuu Lighthouse Trail Hike – Revisited
Makapu`u Lighthouse Trail Hike | Makapu`u Lighthouse Trail Hike – Revisited Since we stay on one roll with the “revisited” kine action (see Tokkuri…
Tokkuri Tei – Revisited
Tokkuri Tei – The Izaka-ya to Die-ya For | Tokkuri Tei – Revisited Whenever anybody asks me where my favorite restaurant is, I always…
Hike, Bike, or the Like – Give the Pearl Harbor Bike Path a Whirl
On a somewhat recent episode of Dog the Bounty Hunter, Dog and his posse went chasing down a fugitive in some dense forestry-looking area…
Cougar Pride – Three Kaiser High Grads Making a Difference
When it comes to careers, they have an old saying… “Do what you love and you never have to work a day in your…
Hungry for Some Soosh? How About Michinoku?
One hot summer night, the plan was to meet the ‘rents for a scrumptious Japanese dinner. Having exhausted all of our other choices for…
Opal Thai Food Wagon – Haleiwa’s Hidden Gem
[MOVED] When wifey and I spontaneously decided to have date night out in Haleiwa the other night, I did what any unassuming young American…
Visit Us at the 1st Annual Hawaii Rice Festival!
Save the date for September 11th, 2010, a day when rice takes center stage. Diamond G Rice presents the 1st Annual Hawaii Rice Festival…
Great Catch! Izakaya Tairyo Reels Hawaii In
If you’ve driven anywhere near the vicinity of Piikoi Street recently, you’ve probably noticed a rather peculiar looking building fronting Hopaka Street. Covered with…
The Rice is Right – Mana Bu’s Has the Best Musubis in Hawaii
Growing up as a second generation Japanese American, my taste buds have not always lined up with what was being offered here in Hawaii….