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Wednesday 02-03-2021

WHOA!  Super strong Kona winds!

Stay safe and stay dry!  Stay home.

 

If you noticed we don't see Hama as much as before, he's been busy mastering Wing Foiling and now Tow Foiling!

pc: Tedford

 

 

 

I heard the Tonkatsu sandwich from KatsuSando was good. Yesterday we went to try it.

The truck was at Kaiser High School yesterday.

 

 

The bread is super, super soft and the pork is lean and tender with a delicate crunch!

Winnah!

 

 

I had to try the Wagyu Menchi Burger too!

Another winnah!  Same delicate crunch on a Wagyu patty filled with cheese!  OMG!

 

 

Furikake Fries were good too!

Not healthy but super ono!

 

I'm back to healthy eating today.

 

Monday 06-21-2021

Well, the staycation is over. We checked out this morning and are back at home sweet home!

The staycation was nice but it's good to see our pets again!

 

Yesterday, we got lunch from Round Table pizza. The pizza is good but because there's so many tourists, the wait is looong!

We were so hungry, I forgot to take the pics before diving in.

 

 

Yesterday's dinner spot was Yoshoku Ginza Bairin, it's the new sister restaurant of Tonkatsu Ginza Bairin.

The reviews were good but you know it's good when there's a Japanese guy waiting at the door.

 

Most dishes come with all-you-can-eat salad and the salad is good!

 

 

Also included(all-you-can-eat) is this Tomato Onion soup. Kinda unusual but I liked it.

 

Dawn and Dora got the Omurice - a speciality

After the server brings the dish, he slices the omelette open...

 

 

Then he pours the rich Demi-glace on top

 

 

Dawn's friend got the Seafood Macaroni Gratin - looked good

 

 

My choice was one of a few different combinations.

This is the Tonkatsu, Beef Katsu, Hamburger Steak, Cheese Croquette, Spaghetti, Shredded cabbage and French Fries Combo!!!

 

After dinner we stopped to view the sunset, PLENTY tourists everywhere!

 

Nice sunset for our last night - even a few Foilers out at Pops

 

Last night in the room.

Thanks Hilton for another great stay.

Back to work tomorrow.

Memorial Day Lunch 06-01-2021

After going to Roy's on Saturday and seeing they had a Memorial Day take-out special, we had to try it!

 

Roy's does a good job with everything, whether you're dining in or taking out!

 

Scalloped Potatoes

 

Brussel Sprouts

 

Pickled Onions

 

What's that?  Chocolate cake?

 

 

No, Beef Brisket!

 

 

We forgot what this was?

 

Pork and Beans - actually tons of shredded pork with some beans.

This was surprisingly good!

 

Corn bread too!

Lunch for 4 people for $89

We liked it!  We even have enough for another lunch today!

Memorial Day 05-31-2021

Waves: 1 - 3 Feet

Wind: Variable

Beautiful Memorial Day for the beach.

 

Before anything else I want to remember and Thank all those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Thank you also to all those who continue to serve.

 

Braddah Wes with a Mean-Full-Stretch take off!

 

Braddah Les scoring this bomb early!

 

 

I got one early set too    pc: Les GoPro

 

 

 

Justin is the Pump addict

 

Paul working on the GL180

 

Braddah Jay on a nice peak

 

My neighbor down the street on a paipo board.

When we were kids almost all the kids rode plywood paipo boards at Waikiki.

I'm glad a few kids are keeping the tradition alive.

 

 

 

Jason so happy!   pc: Les GoPro

 

 

pc: Kauhane

Mahalo braddah Les for these shots

 

 

Good waves with light crowd - what could make it better?

 

Chili Dogs on the beach make it better!!!!!!

Home made Kauhane Chili  - bugga is WINNAHS!!!!!

 

 

Dawn's Birthday Dinner 05-30-2021

Dawn's 17 birthday was earlier this month but we went out last night for her dinner.

 

Our choice was Roy's in Hawaii Kai

It felt so weird to get dressed and dine-in, how long has it been?

 

 

I got Dawn and her best friend their own table.

 

 

Grandpa is always so thrilled for the photo time

 

 

Ceasar Salad with Butter Lettuce and shrimp - this is a half portion

They were nice enough to split the salad for us.

 

Kuliouou Salad with Herb dressing - this is a half portion

They were nice enough to split the salad for us.

 

 

Escargot - Winnah!

They used to have a curry flavor escargot but now it's traditional garlic butter!

 

 

 

Ooops!  We forgot to take the pic of the Brussels Sprout before - we dove in too fast!

It was delious!

 

 

Braised Short Ribs - always tender and tasty

 

 

Grandma got the Miso Butter fish - nice and generous!

 

Dora chose the Filet Mignon - it was Excellent!

 

Lobster Paella for me - I liked it!

 

 

Warm Pineapple Upside down cake is Grandpa's favorite!

 

Dora loves her Warm Chocolate Souffle with vanilla ice cream!

 

Happy Birthday Dawn!!!

She's making a funny face because she didn't expect the birthday attention - haha!

 

Roy's did a great job of spacing everyone out and seating many parties outside. Food was great and there was a lot of sanitizing by the staff. We enjoyed the dining in experience and felt comfortable.

Happy Mother's Day 05-09-2021

Last night we ordered Special Bentos from Gyotaku. It was GOOD!

Grandma wanted to eat Japanese food this year.

 

Gyotaku Mother's Day Special Bentos for all!

No cooking and no clean up!

 

 

Wow! I'm hungry!

 

Sushi and sahimi with each bento

 

Bentos come with Salad, Chicken Karaage, Tempura and I chose the Miso Butterfish

My Mom would have loved it.

 

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Flashback to 2018

This was from Mother's Day 2018

We went to the Harbor Restaurant(which closed down and is now Nico's Upstairs)

 

Feels like it was yesterday.

 

Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms!!!

Love your Mom while she's still with you.

 

Surf Report 05-02-2021

Waves: 1 - 2 Feet

Wind: Trades

Sunday is the Funday!

Fun waves and super ono grinds!!!

I was just happy to catch a few waves - the water felt so good!

My elbow is still sore but I had to test it out.

 

Good rides for all!

Mahalo for getting a shot of me Jason!

 

 

The Chinen Hale - on the road version was fully stocked!

 

 

Kalua pig

 

Lomi Salmon - home made

 

Poke and pickle onion

 

Poi from Paul's taro loi behind his house

 

Hawaiian plate in honor of Jason's birthday!

 

 

Coffee cake was winnahs!

 

Brookies

 

Acai bowl with Haupia!

 

They said there's always room for jello

I had the Propel shot

 

Happy Birthday Jason!

 

Mahalo to the gang for the ono post surf party!

Thursday 04-08-2021

Still taking a break today.  I hope get waves for you guys!

 

Breakfast du jour - Omelette!

 

 

Yesterday's snack - Best Lobster Rolls on the island!

Lobster Roll(Buttered) from Fat Cheeks in the Ohana Marketplace

 

 

Stopped by here to check the waves - looks surfable but the tide is low.

 

 

Wednesday 04-07-2021

The cut on my foot looks infected so I'm staying out of the water for a few days.

Catch some waves for me!

 

It's nice to make breakfast for my girls!

Today we're featuring French Toast with warm strawberry and banana honey.

 

 

Happy Easter 04-04-2021

Wishing everyone a Happy Easter!

We ordered take-out from 3660 on the Rise.

They have an excellent Easter package with great selections and the way they pack everything makes it so easy when you get home.

 

I had to bust out the 'Good' paperware!

 

 

Pupu action!

 

Char Siu Salad

 

Edamame and roasted vegetable salad

 

 

It's not Easter without Deviled Eggs!

 

 

Panko crusted chicken with ham and cheese

 

 

Mashed potatoes

 

 

Pan seared salmon with kabayaki sauce

 

 

Prime Rib Mmmmm!!!  with Au jus and creamy horseradish

 

Baked Tiramisu to finish!

 

Good night!

Surf Report 01-31-2021

Waves: 1 - 2 Feet

Wind: Trades

Little windy but a good time was had by all!

 

Sunday Sunrise

 

 

Shaka J

 

 

Brad did great for his first time Foiling

 

 

Lori is good

 

 

Paul pumping back out

 

Eric's new board is working good!

 

Kauhane get um!

 

 

Let's get it!

 

 

After surf - Grinds!

 

 

Boom!

 

Fancy rice!

 

 

Pork Chops with Chutney, Spam, Eggs and fancy rice!

Kanak Attack!

 

Mahalo Chef Paul for the tasty preparations!

Mahalo Jason for some of today's pics!