Take out from Goen Covid-19 has eliminated my desire to dine in even though most restaurants have opened. Since March we have tried almost every takeout place in Kailua. Here are a few of my favorite takeout spots. Easy 'Que If you love …
Around Town
Visiting Lanikai Beach in Kailua, Hawaii
Lanikai Beach in Kailua, Hawaii on the island of Oahu is one of the most beautiful and famous beaches in the world. The calm, clear aqua water and soft sand with a front row view of the iconic Mokulua islands makes this beach a favorite among local …
Pana’ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens in Hilo, Hawaii
Looking for kid friendly activities in Hilo, Hawaii, I came across Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens. This zoo is run by Hawaii County and has FREE admission! This 12-acre zoo is the only naturally occurring tropical rainforest zoo in the United …
Why I Love Ted’s Bakery
One of my favorite places to eat on this entire island is Ted's Bakery near Sunset Beach on the North Shore. I've been going to this place for years and years since it was a tiny hole in the wall and only open for breakfast and lunch. Since then the …
My Favorite Spots in Kailua Not in the Guidebooks
It's fast approaching about a year since we made the move to Kailua. It was a drastic move coming from a larger home in the country of Kahaluu to a cozy two bedroom condo in busy Kailua Town. I don't fancy the weekend tourist crowds or the relentless …
New Foodie Finds on the North Shore of Oahu
The 2016-2017 Winter Surf Season is almost here. The HIC Pro holding period has already begun and the flocks of professional surfers are slowly arriving to the North Shore of Oahu. Despite my extreme displease for crowds and bumper to bumper traffic, …
Downtown Honolulu Lunching Guide
The Downtown Honolulu food scene has really taken off in the last several years. It seems like every week a new trendy eatery is popping up or closing down. From the business district to Chinatown there are endless lunch possibilities. Navigating …
Beyond Honolulu: Kayaking the Hanalei River on Kauai
Last summer I got to spend a few days on the island of Kauai and was lucky enough to visit the north shore of the island and the town of Hanalei. One of my favorite things to do in Hanalei is to go kayaking on the Hanalei river, so I made sure to …
Best Bar You’ve Never Been: Surfer The Bar
Townies it's time to make the long drive out to the north shore to Turtle Bay Resort and check out the best bar you've never been to - Surfer The Bar. …
Why I Love Lucky Belly
I eat lunch in downtown Honolulu about once a week with Steve and Megan. We usually fight over where to eat, but one place that we can always agree on is Lucky Belly. This place has been packed at lunch ever since its opened a couple years ago and …