Archive for the ‘Taste Tests’ Category

Taste Test: Ramen-Ya Hawaii Kai

Saturday, January 7th, 2012

Stopped in at the new Ramen-Ya in the Hawaii Kai Towne Center (the one with Burger King and Costco) for a quick bite to eat just before the holidays:

Outside Ramen-Ya Hawaii Kai

Ramen-Ya's second Oahu location...

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Sampling: Swim, The New Pool Bar At The Hyatt Regency Waikiki

Friday, October 14th, 2011

The $13 million dollar third floor renovation at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa is just about complete, with two new dining venues, Swim and Japengo, opening this week and the next!

Check out the pics one of our team members took of the new indoor/outdoor pool bar and lounge, Swim:

Swim Hyatt Regency Waikiki

A steady stream of resort guests enjoy drinks and pupus at the open-air pool bar.

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Taste Test: Choon Chun Chicken Kalakaua

Saturday, September 17th, 2011

You may have noticed there’s a new Choon Chun Chicken on Kalakaua Avenue.  We certainly did!

Choon Chun Chicken on Kalakaua in the afternoon

Fairly eye-catching, isn't it?

Looking for some late night grinds, the  Taste Crew decided to give the new Korean eatery a try…

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Sampling: Bubble Puff & Tea

Saturday, August 13th, 2011

On a bright and sunny weekend afternoon, a few of our Crew Members stopped in at Bubble Puff & Tea in Kapahulu:

Outside Bubble Puff & Tea

Just outside the Bubble Puff & Tea store on Campbell.

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Taste Test: Just Tacos Mexican Grill & Cantina Koko Marina

Saturday, August 6th, 2011

Just Tacos’  fourth Oahu location opened up in the Koko Marina Shopping Center this past Wednesday.

Just Tacos' Koko Marina Location

Outside Just Tacos' new Koko Marina location...

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Taste Test: Hokulani Bake Shop Waikiki

Saturday, July 23rd, 2011

Hokulani Bake Shop’s newest location in the Hyatt Regency Waikiki opened in June.  The Taste Of Aloha Crew decided to stop in recently for a quick cupcake fix!

Hokulani Bake Shop Hyatt Store Front

Hokulani Bake Shop's new Waikiki store!

Located on the first floor of the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa, beneath the Ewa Tower (near Seafood Village), the Waikiki Hokulani Bake Shop is the popular cupcakery’s third location on Oahu.

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Sampling: A Sneak Peak At The New Shor Waikiki – UPDATED WITH NEW PICS!

Monday, June 6th, 2011

UPDATED 6/7/2011 – For your viewing pleasure, a few new pics of Shor on a sunny afternoon in Waikiki!

Facing Mauka On The Shor Lanai

Facing mauka on the Lanai at Shor.

The view facing Diamond Head at Shor Waikiki.

The view from the open-air Lanai, facing Diamond Head.

A view from the Lanai at Shor Waikiki.

Multi-million dollar views of Waikiki Beach from the outdoor patio.

Looks like another beautiful day in Hawaii!

And now back to your regularly scheduled blog post for more about Shor, along with pics of the snazzy, new interiors…

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Taste Test: Star Noodle

Tuesday, April 26th, 2011

On a recent trip to Maui, the Taste Crew stopped in at Star Noodle in Lahaina where Chef Sheldon Simeon, a 2011 semifinalist for the James Beard Award’s “Rising Star Chef of the Year,” serves up delicious, housemade noodles and Asian fusion cuisine daily.

Sign Fronting Star Noodle

Star Noodle in Lahaina.

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Sampling: The Tea Farm Cafe

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

The Taste Crew popped into the Tea Farm Cafe on South King the other day for a quick cup of tea before hitting the road.

Tea Farm Cafe Streetside

The Tea Farm Cafe in Puck's Alley.

Have a look inside:

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Taste Test: Snow Factory

Friday, November 5th, 2010

Intrigued by the brightly colored Post-Its plastered all over the store’s front and by the whole “it’s-not-shave-ice-or-ice-cream-or-even-
frozen-yogurt” thing, the Taste Crew stopped in at Snow Factory in the McCully Shopping Center.

Outside Snow Factory At McCully Shopping Center

The store front's decorated with brightly colored Post-It Notes left by satisfied customers!

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