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Hinamatsuri Sushi

Moon Doggy — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:21:49 +0000

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 the way home.

Ryuji sensei always delivers.

Omakase Valentine

Moon Doggy — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:02:52 +0000

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.

Uni on abalone

Sushi triplet with grilled fish

Scallops

Toro, Vietnamese Tiger Shrimp and Wagyu beef

Flat Stanley at the Prince Hotel

Moon Doggy — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:35:34 +0000

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.

Flat Stanley at Hank’s Haute Dogs

Moon Doggy — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:16:40 +0000

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!

Japanese Refreshing Flavor

Moon Doggy — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:21:30 +0000

Nothing Else is a Pepsi, even when the Japanese add their spin to the brand. This arrived in the mail earlier this month. I’ll give it a try soon, on a hot summer day. Might be interesting.

I’ll use this image in my workshop tonight for the Professional Photographers of Hawaii meeting. I’ll be demonstrating Adobe Lightroom Workflow.

Faves from the Angus Tweetup

Moon Doggy — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:39:19 +0000

Here are three of my favorite images from the Hawaii McDonald’s Angus Tweetup last night.

More images from the event here.

Seobul was here

Moon Doggy — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 19:47:33 +0000

Jeongbangpokpo waterfall on Jeju Island is said to be the only waterfall in Asia that falls directly into the ocean. On rocks beside the waterfall, there is an inscription written “Seobulgwacha,” referring to Seobul passing through this place. Seobul was a servant of the Chinese Emperor Jin (BC 259~210) who was ordered to find the substance that would make him immortal. The city of Seogwipo is also said to have gotten its name from this event; it means Seobul headed back west.

Jeongbang Waterfall is situated by a high cliff by the sea, and an old evergreen stands there leaning back as if it would fall into the ocean. It is a great place to relax during the summer. There is an observatory at the top of the cliff, from which you can command a fine view of the sea.

These images were taken on November 4, 2008.

A view of the River Han from N. Seoul Tower

Moon Doggy — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:56:42 +0000

The Han River is a major river in South Korea and the fourth longest river on the Korean peninsula. It is formed by the joining of the Namhan River (South Han River) and the Bukhan River (North Han River.) It flows through Seoul and then merges with the Imjin River shortly before it flows into the Yellow Sea.

Although it is not a long river, the lower Han is remarkably broad for such a relatively short river. Within Seoul city limits, the river is more than 1 km wide.

This image of Seoul and the Han River was taken from the observation deck of the N. Seoul Tower on November 8, 2008.

Last night at the Sheraton

Moon Doggy — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:14:27 +0000

Trisha, Melanie, Lois, Franklin, Lisa and Morgan at the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce Annual Installation Dinner.