Hinamatsuri Sushi
The food at the Halekulani Hotel is generally a cut above other Waikiki hotels. But somehow, Mel wanted something “more” after last night’s reception at the Hau Terrace. After all, yesterday was Girl’s Day in Hawaii. So, to satisfy this craving we again stopped at our favorite sushi bar, Zen Shu, for “supplemental dinner” on [...]
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Omakase Valentine
Once again we chose Zenshu for our pre-Valentines day dinner — only because Zenshu doesn’t open on Sundays. Here is a sampling of some of the wonderful sushi by Sensei Ryuji.
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Flat Stanley plays bingo
Flat Stanley got to play bingo at the annual family Christmas party yesterday evening. Everyone won something and as usual there was lots of great food … Hawaiian style.
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Flat Stanley at the Prince Hotel
Melanie brought Flat Stanley along with us to the GAMA annual Christmas Party. This year, again at the Prince Hotel, in the Captain’s Room.
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Flat Stanley at Hank’s Haute Dogs
Last night Mel and I were fortunate to be invited to Lynette Lo Tom‘s party at Hank’s Haute Dogs in Kakaako. The food was just fabulous … Chicago and chicken Portuguese hot dogs, cole slaw, fries, onion rings, cassoulet, macaroni cheese and creme brulee. And we brought Flat Stanley along!
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History is written by the conquerors
I found this interesting post card this morning in Kailua, at a shop called Antiques & Treasures. It’s a picture of the Old Federal Building. Construction began in 1917 and completed after World War I in 1922. The building was designed by architects York & Sawyer of New York. Currently, it houses state government offices [...]
Tags: Akaka Bill, Hawaiian Sovereignty, Old Federal Building
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Orchid Plant
Melanie purchased this plant at the recent Ronald McDonald House Gala at the Hilton Coral Ballroom. She gave it to her mother when we went over for Thanksgiving dinner.
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