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Visit This Restaurant Near the Airport for Good Comfort Foods
Joe's Grill Express was #77 on the Yelp list of restaurants on Oahu. For several months, I've been trying restaurants around the area. Also, since the start of summer break, I've been going to restaurants, ordering the Denver omelet, and comparing them in terms of price, taste, and amount of food served.
Will the Rail Transit Help Reduce Traffic
I had written a NewsBreak piece about the rail transit being over budget and years overdue. However, after seeing an article in the local news about the rail transit not having restrooms at the stops, I wonder if it will dissuade whatever interest some people have now.
This Restaurant Makes Delicious Pancakes and Waffles
Pancake & Waffles in Kalihi was easy to find, and I found parking in no time. I read their menu in advance and wanted to try their Denver omelet with a side of pancakes. The restaurant was clean and had a nice ambiance. I went on a Wednesday morning; it looked like it was during non-peak hours.
Here is a List of Some of the Restaurants with Breakfast and Comfort Foods on the Island
I have less than three weeks left before I move to a neighboring island. I’ve spent 36 years in Honolulu. After I left home for college, I never left. But with a job transfer, I’ll be selling my apartment in my condominium building and moving. I plan to visit and eat at as many eateries and diners as possible during my last few weeks here. The first stop was Koa Pancake House. I visited the restaurant during spring vacation. Here is a list of eateries I’d like to try before I move.
Visit Matsumoto Shave Ice Store on Your Way to the North Shore of Oahu
I don't usually go to the North Shore of Oahu, but I felt like driving to Oahu's North Shore on a Sunday morning. On my way to the North Shore, I went through Haleiwa, and most of the time, Matsumoto Shaved Ice Store is always busy; but I went around mid-morning and saw they had no line. I quickly found parking and walked to Matsumoto Shave Ice Store.
Visit Lee’s Lunch Wagon if You’re Looking for Good Breakfast Comfort Food
When I worked in the downtown Honolulu area for several years, I used to eat at lunch wagons almost every day. I rarely eat at lunch wagons anymore. However, I was in the Costco area in Waipio early Saturday morning; I noticed a food truck, Lee’s Breakfast Lunch Wagon.
Is Building a New College Football Stadium Worth the Cost
Watching the city spend billions of dollars over budget and years over due on the rail transit, I understand why many hesitate to see another project built in the state. The city built the rail transit, but the State of Hawaii still holds the purse strings. Any project of that size affects everyone in the state because everything is funded directly through state funding.
Do You Plan to Ride on the Rail Transit
I moved to Oahu in 1986. Since I can remember, there were always talks about building a rail transit system from the west side of Oahu to Honolulu. There were many ongoing studies, environmental impact statements, and discussions, but final approval didn't happen until 2005. After years of delay and billions of dollars over budget, we are finally seeing the start of the operation of the rail system.
Home Recipes Are Sometimes the Best Recipes
I visited many restaurants since I started writing on NewsBreak. I wrote reviews about some comfort foods I've tried at these restaurants. The cost is always a factor when I choose a restaurant to review on NewsBreak. Most of the restaurants are local eateries where I live. I wrote one article about oatmeal.
Expect to see several Burger King Restaurants close their businesses in 2023
This article was based on information taken from the following resources. With the rise of bank and retail closures in 2023, major fast-food restaurants are also finding it difficult to stay in business. One of them is Burger King. According to Daily Mail, there will be 26 restaurants located in Michigan that will close in 2023. Over 400 employees will be out of work because of the closures. Also, all 26 locations will be closed by April 15, 2023.
Check Out Bbq Town Drive Inn Today
BBQ Town Drive Inn was the last eatery I visited. They had the usual food most drive-ins have, with a few exceptions on the menu. Instead of having what I usually order, I ordered their fried chicken plate. The lady at the counter said it would take 15 minutes. I was in no rush, so I said I could wait. Three other customers came after me, receiving their food before me.
Oatmeal is low-priced and easy to prepare
There are many benefits to eating oatmeal. I started eating oatmeal well into my adult life. I didn't understand the benefits but knew they were good for you. The three benefits I've heard of are it helps lower cholesterol, improves blood sugar levels, and enables you to lose weight. Healthline says the same thing with additional benefits for eating oatmeal. I do know every time I eat oatmeal, I feel full longer than when I eat other foods. That's probably the reason it helps someone lose weight.
Chick-fil-A has arrived in Hawaii
I've been looking at YouTube videos on food. There are some excellent recipes on the internet for everyone to follow. I create some of them at home, but eating at diners and eateries is a lot faster to go to and order something. The problem is that it's costly if you eat out every time. It's about two weeks since my last visit to an eatery.
Expect to see more Walmart Store Closures in 2023
According to Insider, 15 Walmart stores are closing across the U.S. The Walmart in Downtown Honolulu on Fort Street Mall is one of the stores closing in 2023. Walmart on Fort Street Mall opened its doors on July 9th, 2014. The opening created 150 new jobs. Their corporate office website says there are 4,717 Walmart locations in the U.S. and 10,622 stores and clubs worldwide, including their eCommerce sites.
My next stop took me to Bob's Bbq on Dillingham Blvd
My next stop at eating at eateries took me to Bob's Bbq on Dillingham Blvd in Kalihi. There was a line when I arrived, but I didn't have to wait long for my plate. I've been to Bob's Bbq many times, so I know how busy the place can get.
Gina's BBQ brought back a feeling of nostalgia
My next stop took me to Gina's BBQ in Market City in Honolulu. I always wondered about whatever happened to Gina's BBQ. The sign was there, but I wondered if there were new owners. It's within walking distance from the UH Manoa dormitories, so I remember walking there during college. It seemed like they gave more food with Gina's special; the cost also increased. However, I still felt the same customer service. Their website says they are the same owners.
The Koa Pancake House is a must for breakfast and lunch
I waited for my appointment at the DMV in Hawaii Kai Town Center and walked around the shopping center on my first vacation day. I missed breakfast, and it was already lunchtime at 12:30 pm. I came across Koa Pancake House, walked in, and tried it. A few people were in the restaurant, so there was no wait time. The setup was you ordered your meal at the counter, and they gave you a number. I sat at the table with my number. I had the Koa Omelette with hash brown and a pancake stack. The meal came about 5 minutes after I sat down. I gave my experience there a five-star experience.
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I write about politics, restaurants, businesses in Hawaii, comfort foods, and anything that affects Hawaii. I also write about anything I find interesting.
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