Mexican Mexico Restaurant —Napua Leong (1/24/07) The menu is mostly familiar (platters anchored by rice and beans and crested with sour cream and guacamole) with a few local touches (kalua pig enchiladas and quesadillas) and a scattering of surprises (crab chimichanga and scallop tacos). Best among the appetizers are the sizzling shrimp platters featuring large, shell-on but de-veined shrimp.
Bob’s B-B-Q — Kawehi Haug (6/6/07) The prices here are easy on the pocketbook–you can order a burger and fries for under $6 and walk away full. But cheap fare aside, the food that comes out of the walk-up kitchen is stick-to-your-ribs good food.
Korean Kum Chee Korean Buffet — Walter Rhee (4/9/08) This family restaurant offers native Korean dishes and local style Korean dishes that are equally delicious. The lunch buffet offers an assortment of typical local Korean fare, including la kalbi, fish jun, fried mandoo and an assortment of side dishes.
American Bob’s B-B-Q — Kawehi Haug (6/6/07) The prices here are easy on the pocketbook–you can order a burger and fries for under $6 and walk away full. But cheap fare aside, the food that comes out of the walk-up kitchen is stick-to-your-ribs good food.
Cafe & Deli Kalapawai Cafe & Deli — Kawehi Haug (5/30/07) Sitting right off of Kailua’s main drag, between KFC and Arby’s, Kalapawai Cafe & Deli is a cute, charming and quaint surprise. Part country cafe, part saloon-style eatery, it’s this island’s equivalent to Maui’s Hali’imaile General Store.
American Bob’s B-B-Q — Kawehi Haug (6/6/07) The prices here are easy on the pocketbook–you can order a burger and fries for under $6 and walk away full. But cheap fare aside, the food that comes out of the walk-up kitchen is stick-to-your-ribs good food.
Chinese Aloha Bistro –Rachel Brown (5/7/08) Along with the chopsticks and handle-less tea mugs, the restaurant offers few entrees over $20 and excellent service. The bus boy will zip over and exchange a half-full teapot for a fresh one, just to ensure piping hot tea throughout your meal.
American Bob’s B-B-Q — Kawehi Haug (6/6/07) The prices here are easy on the pocketbook–you can order a burger and fries for under $6 and walk away full. But cheap fare aside, the food that comes out of the walk-up kitchen is stick-to-your-ribs good food.
Italian Baci Bistro — Kawehi Haug (5/9/07) Don’t leave without trying the tiramisu. Where most places take on the traditional dolci as an Italian version of the Midwestern trifle, Baci treats it right: Each layer separate, but all coming together perfectly on the fork.
Japanese & Okinawan Chiba-ken — Rachel Brown (5/21/08) Chiba-ken is a quiet garden in Dante’s dark wood of outer Waikiki, just over the bridge and the crawling Ala Wai canal. Their outdoor seating even includes a proper lava rock wall to shield you from the sidewalk traffic and really makes you feel like you’re in Hawai’i.
American Bob’s B-B-Q — Kawehi Haug (6/6/07) The prices here are easy on the pocketbook–you can order a burger and fries for under $6 and walk away full. But cheap fare aside, the food that comes out of the walk-up kitchen is stick-to-your-ribs good food.
Japanese & Okinawan Chiba-ken — Rachel Brown (5/21/08) Chiba-ken is a quiet garden in Dante’s dark wood of outer Waikiki, just over the bridge and the crawling Ala Wai canal. Their outdoor seating even includes a proper lava rock wall to shield you from the sidewalk traffic and really makes you feel like you’re in Hawai’i.
Cafe & Deli Kalapawai Cafe & Deli — Kawehi Haug (5/30/07) Sitting right off of Kailua’s main drag, between KFC and Arby’s, Kalapawai Cafe & Deli is a cute, charming and quaint surprise. Part country cafe, part saloon-style eatery, it’s this island’s equivalent to Maui’s Hali’imaile General Store.
American Bob’s B-B-Q — Kawehi Haug (6/6/07) 1366 Dillingham Blvd. (842-3663).
Cafe & Deli Kalapawai Cafe & Deli — Kawehi Haug (5/30/07) 750 Kailua Rd. (262-DELI) Mon.–Thu.
American Bob’s B-B-Q — Kawehi Haug (6/6/07) The prices here are easy on the pocketbook–you can order a burger and fries for under $6 and walk away full. But cheap fare aside, the food that comes out of the walk-up kitchen is stick-to-your-ribs good.
American Molly’s Smokehouse –Walter Rhee (7/9/08) Molly’s meets all the criteria of good Southern barbecue: well-marinated, rich brown coloring, meat falling off the bones and a superb balance of flavors. A standout among the barbeque is Molly’s Southern Fried Catfish; fried in traditional cornmeal batter, the catfish hits home on taste, consistency and has that soul-searching crunch only a homesick Southerner can fully appreciate.
Cafe & Deli Mix Cafe — Kawehi Haug (10/17/07) The bustle and din at Mix Cafe belies its smallness. Six tables for two and one table for six turn the long narrow space into a cafe that seats fewer diners than most people here have family members.
American Duc’s Bistro 1188 Maunakea St. (531-6325) Mon–Sat, 5am–10pm.
American Bob’s B-B-Q 1366 Dillingham Blvd. (842-3663) Daily 6am–10pm.
Cafe & Deli Kalapawai Cafe & Deli 750 Kailua Rd. (262-DELI) Mon.–Thu.
Korean Kum Chee Korean Buffet 98-1247 Ka’ahumanu St. #101, #102.
American Bob’s B-B-Q 1366 Dillingham Blvd. (842-3663) Daily 6am–10pm.
American Bob’s B-B-Q 1366 Dillingham Blvd. (842-3663) Daily 6am–10pm.
Cafe & Deli Kalapawai Cafe & Deli 750 Kailua Rd. (262-DELI) Mon.–Thu.
After retiring from public service in 2002, Ben Cayetano seemed to be taking it easy on the political scene–until 2005, that is, when then-Mayor Mufi Hannemann revived the long-lapsed idea of a Honolulu heavy rail project. Needless to say, Cayetano did not concur.
Last Thursday, the House Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection had a busy session hearing several controversial bills relating to geothermal energy. Chairman Denny Coffman introduced HB2689, which seeks to exempt slim-hole, or exploratory, geothermal test wells from any sort of environmental review as is currently required under Chapter 343 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes.
On Feb. 1, the Hawaii State House Agriculture Committee heard testimony on HB2703, dubbed the Food Self-Sufficiency Bill.
Mega-developer Castle & Cooke has re-filed an application with the Land Use Commission (LUC) seeking to convert approximately 768 acres of Ag land–currently in cultivation–into a “master-planned community” entitled Koa Ridge. If successful, the project will consist of two parcels–Koa Ridge Makai and Castle & Cooke Waiawa.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs holds a second round of community meetings to discuss the latest updates on the Kakaako land settlement. Stevenson Middle School, 1202 Prospect St., Wed., 2/8, 6:30pm; Waimanalo Community Center, 41-253 Ilauhole St., Thu., 2/9, 6:30pm City Council committees on Zoning and Planningand Transportation will take public testimony on agenda items.
[Feb. 1: “Kinda Kona”] The trade secret argument would fall to the wayside if it would read “10 percent Kona Coffee 90 percent Foreign Coffee,” or something to that effect.
If they are choosing the cheapest coffee from anywhere, then the “trade secret” is that they are adding crap and not a sp
[Feb. 1: “Rail Boss Wanted”] $300,000?
[Jan. 4: “Boss GMO] Dean Okimoto is a sell out and a criminal.
Monsanto is a major component of the NWO drive to reduce the world’s population in a global genocide program that includes the poisoning of the water, air and food. This criminal activity must be stopped.
Lets be real here, Dean Okimoto is not interested in anything other then keeping the status quo of industrial Ag. He is merely a puppet, playing it safe, a small game of following the money and corrupt political trail.
[Jan. 25: “Weaving the Future on Molokai”] Good luck to all those who possess the ability to balance long-term vision with short term opportunity.
[Dec. 21: “Underground Railroad”] This is, indeed, a “lunatic project,” as pointed out by a professor at the University of Hawaii.
This is such a bad idea for the overall architecture of Oahu. I visit here because my family is here and part of the charm is taking the bus or driving.
I cannot imagine how anyone can think this is a smart idea. I’ve lived in places with rail, but this Honolulu Rail Transit is stupid, plain stupid.
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