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Put on your chef hat, its time for the SPAM Challenge

Put on your chef hat, its time for the SPAM Challenge

Ok, I have to admit, as a local girl here in Hawaii, its hard not to love spam. I always have some in the pantry. I know its not that good for you, but its not like I eat every day. That being said, we …


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New York Court order forces Hawaii Aqua Resort to hand hotel management to Marriott Marriott Hawaii takes back the EDITION Waikiki – eTurboNews.com

I have been following the story of the takeover of the Marriott Edition earnestly, here is the latest:
 

Yesterday, he was a star of the media in Hawaii. Today, he is no longer returning phone calls from eTN. Aqua hotel CEO is quiet so far, knowing …


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Haliimaile General Store, Maui Premieres Tapas and Acoustic Evenings in the Plantation Room – Menu Here

Haliimaile General Store, Maui Premieres Tapas and Acoustic Evenings in the Plantation Room – Menu Here

Every Wednesday and Thursday from 6 pm to 8 pm the food and fun begins in the Plantation Room.  The all new tapas menu with no item over $9 is incredible. (see it below) You can get the regular menu and full bar service on …


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Not another salad recall: Grilled Chicken Caesar from @Safeway in Hawaii

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This recall seems pretty minor, no poisonous contents, just mislabeled. So if you are allergic to eggs and you bought this product, they forgot to mention that they use eggs on the label.
The part that I am finding interesting is the fact that the salads …


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Hop Head Alert: @mauibrewingco #Maui Brewing Co. Brewpub Tap Party this Friday!

Hop Head Alert: @mauibrewingco #Maui Brewing Co. Brewpub Tap Party this Friday!

Maui Brewing Co. presents…
PRO-AM IPA TAPPING PARTY!

THIS FRIDAY – SEPTEMBER 2ND, 2011
THE PARTY STARTS AT 6PM!
AT THE MAUI BREWING BREWPUB IN KAHANA
 

Aloha Jen Russo!     
Come join us this Friday night as we celebrate the release of Pro-Am Tsunami IPA, a collaboration of fermentation between Thor …


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Third Annual Kona Don the Beachcomber Mai Tai Festival at Royal Kona Resort Hawaii

Juan Coronado, Bacardi Brand Master and Philana Bouvier, Youngs Market

If rum’s history is a sordid tale of sugar and slaves, then the Mai Tai is its steamy love child, complete with a questionable blood line. Every spirit has one. In August, Mai Tai-philes gather at the Royal Kona Resort for the annual Don the Beachcomber Mai Tai Festival honoring the drink’s colorful contribution to cocktail lore by celebrating the many creative incarnations it will become during the accompanying competition.


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Tedorigawa “lady luck” Daiginjo on #yogasushi night @ sansei kihei

Tedorigawa “lady luck” Daiginjo on #yogasushi night @ sansei kihei

This sake was fantastic. I could say more about but im not. Except i am going to buy a bottle for home. Hows that?

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The last bite of panko ahi @alohakathy @sansei kihei

The last bite of panko ahi @alohakathy @sansei kihei

Kathy inspired this “end of the dish” photo. Sansei’ panko crusted roll has an amazing sauce. Buttery wasabi soy flavors.

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At Mala Wailea w a Charlie Seibert’s Hendrick’s creation, perfect post yoga libation

At Mala Wailea w a Charlie Seibert’s Hendrick’s creation, perfect post yoga libation

Muddled cucumber, lemon and mint
Hendricks gin, ocean vodka, lychee juice, st germain
Strain over crushed ice, garnish w cucumber
Eat w pupus! Malas wailea just bust out a watermelon pea shoot and tomato salad

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Mangotini at Lahaina Prime Rib and Fish Co

Mangotini at Lahaina Prime Rib and Fish Co

Finlandia mango vodka, mango puree, splash of pineapple. Shake! Pour in cocktail glass. It was tasty! Says Fran Zankowski. I drinking bacardi soda rocks.

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