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Disclaimer: i am a third generation danish-Bulgarian atheist (1st generation)born in Canada. and i am currently quite high (side note: pack of 50 edibles with 10 thc per for $50 - too pricey?).
a year and a half ago I went with my friend and her boyfriend to a shrek rave (like the Scottish (?)) ogre) in Toronto. Once I got there I realized I had run out of gas and money (my fellows ravers had got there from the opposite direction) and I am a proud man(?) so I did not tell them.
When I parked I learned I did not have enough money to keep my car overnight in the lot with the man with crooked teeth (sorry, I fear I may be a touch ablest/classist) or to join my friends’ dinner in the burger joint below our airbnb. All of this did not bode well when my friend’s boyfriend pulled out a miniature merry pranksters bus and passed out the lsd which had been inside.
I freaked out a little when I first peaked as security took away my walking stick (I was dressed as one of the three blind mice). Then, as per our custom, my two compatriots and I split as I looked for my own dancing partner. But do you know how hard it is to hook up on acid? Most difficult thing I’ve done on the stuff (and that includes attending a lecture on the Ukrainian war (well, raves in the war), driving on a 400 series highway, and ordering a shawarma).
Anyways, I got claustrophobic and went outside for a smoke. Talked with some folks, then started flirting with this odd older dude. The bouncer told him to get the fuck out and this understandably made be distraught, so I walked off. It was downtown Toronto, 1 am raining on the 31st of March in a cold drizzle. And I was wearing a bathrobe overtop a Hawaii shirt. I was chain smoking cigarettes and began to lose my mind. A man threatened me outside a bar, so I walked on.
I got to the industrial district, which sat beside a fence which blocked access to the highway, of which I became transfixed by. Inside the constant flow of lights and metal, I beheld the eternal visage of Vishnu (the three people I consider myself the most like are Jesus, Hamlet, and Arjuna). But it was Vishnu revealed as the Source and End of All Being, and it terrified me.
This vision forced me to dwell on my recent actions. I had accidentally fallen in love with my friend during a time when I comforted her (she had slashed her face because she feared her own beauty) with the story of the second time I spoke with God (it was in a grain of sand on the shores of Lake Erie). I was a fool, and I confessed to this over text after trying to break a window in the Russian Embassy (I failed, it bounced off the fence) and cost us the friendship. Moping about this made me miss the birth of my best friend’s first child.
I wanted to escape this experience with divinity, so I fled. Eventually, I found a quiet chapel and wept at the feet of the Virgin Mary (I was raised Protestant?). This exorcised the vision, and I eventually found my way back to the rave and went hog wild. Met back up with my group, shared a joint and went back to the Airbnb.
We spent the rest of the night passing around a couple bottles of white wine. It was nice. The man with the crooked teeth let me stay until the next afternoon because he likes me. I made it back home the next day after a lil begging in Kingston, and my roommate is a kind Italian communist so I never have to worry about food. All was good.
Anyways, that’s my experience with Vishnu. I do hope it was of some intrigue despite my current poor and inebriated literary talent.
man if this story is true it's aweomse. i want to believe
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(grandma Rosiepuff left the house to visit her best friend aunt Kat for the day giving the brozone brothers control of the house Hoping that they will keep it standing….. hoping)
JD : OK guys what do you want to order from the pizza shop?
Spruce : Hawaii!!!!
Clay : dude ewww pineapple on pizza disgusting!!
Spruce : it’s sweet and savory the perfect combination
Floyd: no it’s not Pepperoni with extra cheese!!!!!
Branch : *making baby noises*
Spruce : do you have any idea the amount of oil in it? John remember when we want to throw the box in the trash the amount of oil that fall from the box no, we’re not ordering it.
Clay : I agree with Spruce order vegetable
Spruce : what kind of kid are you?
Clay : oh, yeah, with extra broccoli
Floyd : broccoli !!!!
Branch : * baby, laughing noises*
JD : seriously vegetables?
Clay : when I want something healthy, you guys are all against it
Spruce : you used to throw the broccoli at my face…AND YOU STILL DO!!!!
Branch : * more baby laughing noises*
Floyd: how about burger?
Spruce & clay : NO !!
Floyd: OK, geez you don’t have to yell…..
*JD went to the shared bedroom to grab his savings*
* spruce clay, and Floyd are still arguing about the type of pizza they should get*
Branch : * more baby noises*
Spruce : it can come in family size !!!
Floyd: it doesn’t taste good !!!!
Spruce : oh shut up taste amazing
Clay : the hell it taste terrible….. sweet and savory really that’s the best combination to you !!!!!!
Spruce : you guys have no taste !!!!
Clay : EXCUSE ME-
Spruce : your excused …..
Branch :* baby, laughing noises*
JD : OK have you guys decided on want you want I’m going to buy for each one of you a pizza
Spruce clay and Floyd : REALLY!!!!!
JD : yeah….
Spruce : Hawaii, Hawaii !!!!!
Clay : vegetables with extra broccoli,
Floyd : pepperoni with extra cheese, 
Branch : *baby noises*
JD : OK……. One Hawaii , one vegetables with extra broccoli and one pepperoni with extra cheese and one baby food coming right up!!!
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The Suckening #9: The Monster Within:
My thoughts on the episode because oh my god??? Absolutely insane, loved it. Spoilers below :)
- Not the pheasant sounds right out of the gate
- LETS GOOOO THE MUSIC!!!! Cannot wait for the day that the soundtrack drops
- I agree with Grizz, I love the Weylin twins too, they’re so so cool
- I love this recap, it feels like a Rolled, it’s so fun
- “We have a town house” proceeds to break, Theo pleaseeeee
- Theo just has parents, we’re meeting the Collins family, oh my god
- “Ohhhhh you are less fortunate” SHILO PLEASE????
- Oh god Shilo why are you taking them to the mechanic shop, Jeffrey is gonna be so confused
- GREFGORE LETS GOOOO DEADLIFTS THE DOOR OPEN!!
- “Like my papa! :D” that was so—I love shilo so much
- Jeffrey is gonna be dead or missing isn’t he
- :) I love Grefgore
- “Emizel are you alive??” “Yeah!” “Ok good! :D”
- I love Grizz just losing it in the background
- Oh god Shilo got no successes on the self control, oh no…he can still feed and he can’t even be stealthy about it
- AND NOW EMIZEL IS JUST SINGING WHILE AT BURGER KING???
- “No I need the no whopper whopper” EMIZEL PLEASE HE JUST GRABBING THIS PERSONS HAND TO DRINK??
- Emizel is just a menace I love him
- HE DOESNT EVEN HAVE A CAR HES JJST WALKING THROUGH THE DRIVE THRU
- Doctor Cross!! Aww Charlie!
- “…it’s doctor cross? What do his ears look like?” “Yeah it’s your character dude”
- Charlie sounds so exasperated by this situation
- You can’t stop Grizz from role playing a character in extreme pain and who’s screaming
- Oh Shilo is fully going after Theo,,,,,,uhhhhhh
- I do love how Bizly is describing feral Shilo though
- Oh god he’s now commanding people??
- The music is so perfect for this part, god and now Theo is commanded to help Shilo????
- HES HELPING WITH WATER!! LETS GO THEO
- Ok thank god Shilo told him to run
- Emizel still tackles him, yeah makes sense, just brotherly things
- Oh Shilo :((((
- I get what emizel is doing but shilo is mid panic attack at this point
- Emizel let the doctor go!!!
- OH HES TAKING HIM TO THE HOSPITAL??
- :(( the Theo and Emizel talk was nice it was so short but Theo trusts him!!!!
- Charlie sounds just so confused
- HAHA EMIZEL YOU ARE NOT GOOD AT COMFORTING PEOPLE WHY THE HELL DID YOU SLAP THIS GUY
- Kian Stone is here! Lol
- ………Theo and Emizel….I love them
- Emizel actually being honest with him is making me—like they’re just so casual and are willing to do anything for each other
- Emizel telling him to kill him though if he loses control…..kills me
- “Don’t ask me to improv” ok Condi
- “Maybe he’s taking a vacation, went to Hawaii” Jeffrey living it up in Hawaii, nice
- Shilo is in such a bad state and Emizel is just saying so much because Shilo isn’t responsive, this is so so sad
- “Are they ok?” “Yeah I fixed them up”
- Emizel :(( he’s trying his best to comfort Shilo and the running theme of having a monster inside is so sad
- God Bizly is fantastic, Shilo breaks my heart and he plays him so well
- Oh :( Shilo and Grefgore hug
- “Sorry I was not there to protect you my prince” “I didn’t need protection, they needed it from me” NOOOOOO
- God there’s someone at the hotel for emizel isn’t there
- And now emizel is leaving Grefgore and shilo,,,,,this isn’t gonna go well
- HUH??? Worms???? And now immediately attacked, at least it’s Emizel so he’ll just come back but still
- “Bonks off your hearty hide-why would I say that??” I do not know Charlie that was wild
- Deacon?? Or Hunters??
- HE BOTCHED NO
- “And his husband is me!” “And I am too, we’re a polycule!” LETS GOO CHARLIE
- Oop bye emizel beaten to death by the polycule
- “Shilo is there anything you want to do before going to bed?” “Cry!”
- SHILO VS PHEASANT OH MY GOD????? Now this is the best initiative ever in JRWI
- Wait?? It’s dead???? OH ITS BREATHING THANK GOD
- HES MAKING GREFGORE TURN THE PHEASANT?????
- This is insanity, they’re spending so much time with the pheasant and trying to turn it
- Shilo don’t use your last point of blood?? Uhhhhh shilo???? Please don’t????
- God every time they do flashbacks and it plays the past audio it’s so fun
- GRIZZ TIME
- Oh god the sunlight, Charlie give him Something please
- Oh god Arthur “what a pain…..I’m so sleepy” mood
- OH GOD ITS THE KID THAT HE YELLED AT
- Thank god this family wants to help,,,,,,,,,and Charlie rolled a one
- Please Arthur please Grizz roll well
- SUCCESS!!!! FAMILY STAR AROUND ARTHUR
- “I’m a brave boy I’m brave boy” mood
- God Charlie is making LAX so so bad, why is it this that bad
- “Arthur in the bathroom at an airport, there’s light outside!” YES LETS GO CHARLIE AND CONDI
- “I can’t-kill myself out of this one!” CONDI PLEASE
- oh god emizel, are you back with the weylin twins??
- Nope never mind hey deacon
- ……in a pit?? Deacon just let him go you don’t need all of this
- FUCK NOOOOO EDWARD IS HERE
- Charlie please I fucking hate him
- WHY DOES HE MOAN SO MUCH??? CHARLIE PLEASE STOP
- Oh!! Emizel’s sire is here!! What’s his name please!!
- “Van-papa” ??????
- “Sweaty and bloody in the pit” EDWARD PLEASE
- but!! Gabriel!!! Good name!!
- I feel like Grizz is just having the most fun as the background characters during this campaign
- CHARLIE PLEASE STOP WITH EDWARD HES SO WEIRD
- Emizel and Gabriel banter let’s GO!!!! I miss them going insane with each other
- “I have to kill you, it’s my destiny!” Gabriel you’ve been hanging with Gillion?
- YEAH EMIZEL CONVINCE GABRIEL TO WORK TOGETHER TO GET OUT
- GABE’S A LEFTIE LETS GOOO LEFTIE WIN TODAY!!!
- This combat is insane I love it
- Condi is just dying with laughter, this fight is so so bad, emizel vs Gabriel is always so so chaotic
- Hmmm is Gabe actually trying to leave with him or is he tricky him
- Nope never mind he’s not going to
- This combat was insane holy shit
- HE KILLS HIM LETS GO EMIZEL CURB STOMPS HIM
- EMIZEL WANTS A KISS FROM EDWARD????????? WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON
- EDWARD WAS GONNA KILL EMIZEL??? But instead just blew a kiss instead oh my god
- ALL OF HIS FANGS AND HIS TONGUE IS GONE HOLY SHIT
- Emizel stop testing Edward please
- Grefgore coming in with the blood to help Shilo!!!!
- Oh no the pheasant is out in the streets
- Awww shilo and the pheasant are friends now!!!!! IM GONNA CRY THIS IS SO CUTE
- “Ok where to next…it’s me William wisp” WIWI!!!! HES HERE AS A CAB DRIVER
- THE BOYS ARE REUNITED!!!!!
- …..wiwi is circling the street??
- Oh god emizel can’t talk
- Felipe?? Why did Arthur sound like him there
- “Sure I’d like to not be alone with my thoughts” Shilo please
- A girl pheasant!!! Pickles is such a sweet name!!!!
- Shilo is brooding with Arthur!!
- OH OUTFIT CHANGE FOR GREFGORE!!
- AND A NEW OUTFIT FOR SHILO
- WAIT SHILO CANT DRESS MODERN HOLY SHIT
- Damn sad day for imaging Shilo in regular clothes :(
- Oooh I like the coat that Arthur has
- Blood bond between Arthur and Emizel holy shit
- I love how the three of them are the kings :(((( it makes me so happy
- Fuck!! Emizel has the phone on him and of course Charlie has been taking notes on what they’ve been saying
- PLEASE to Arthur it felt like being in a frat
- “We are all monsters are we not Arthur?” “…What does that have to do with the plan?”
- Grefgore is feeling compassionate as he looks at all of them :((((((((( IM GONNA CRY I LOVE GREFGORE
- Siri jumpscare!
- “Order is him being gone and us too, but he’s a good start” oh I’m terrified if that’s foreshadowing please don’t let all of them die
- But GOD bizly is popping off with these monologues I love them
- “Nobody is born a monster” I love that Arthur said that, that’s perfect for him
- HA PLEASE I LOVE THAT GRIZZ SAID NO JUST BECAUSE HE WANTS TO INTERACT WITH THE WEYLIN TWINS
- “So I don’t plan to leave again” “please don’t” oh they’re gonna make me cry
- “I need to talk to the sheriff” “she’s out right now!” “I need to talk to the…secret sheriff” ARTHUR PLEASE
- Bizly getting so upset that Deacon isn’t actually the sheriff and the badge doesn’t mean anything is so funny
- Noooooooooo not a sex motel again
- Grefgore just placing Emizel in a bellhop cart PLEASE
- Oh my god wanting to make Keanu Reeves’s house their base of operations is so fucking funny
- The numbers are so close!!! Deacon where are you?
- This is chaos
- NOOO they gotta make the Edward face to unlock the phone
- The numbers are just one off :((((
- BIZLY WHY WOULD YOU SAY THAT ABOUT EDWARD
- OH THANK GOD
- NOOOOOO
- “I’m blushing, the blood bond took over” shilo pleaseee
- CHARLIE WHERE IS DEACON
- ……….they only have the Edward phone AND GREFGORE HAS ARTHURS CARD
- PLEASE SHILO DOMINATING THIS RANDOM PERSON “one billion points!”
- They have to roll for Deacon and Edward constantly please
- Shilo not knowing how phones work is so fucking funny
- Shilo doesn’t understand a voicemail :((((
- THEY WERE ONE AWAY CHARLIE PLEASE
- NOOOOOO EDWARDS BACK FUCK
- This is sooooo
- Deacon please be on the roof
- FUCK NOOOOO they gotta cause chaos to get his attention
- EDWARDS ON THE ROOF INSTEAD
- I HATE HIM I HATE HIM BUT HES SO FUNNY
- LIKE I HATE EDWARD BUT ALSO LOVE HIM
- “Today I’m wearing velcro” EDWARD???? PLEASE
- SHILO MIMICKING EDWARD IS SO FUNNY
- ……..Arthur wants to set off fireworks????
- Is the Edward phone even going to work??
- THERES A MOAN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RINGING
- DEACON???? HI!!!!! NOOOOO ITS VOICEMAIL
- THEY DONT EVEN LEAVE A VOICEMAIL THEYRE SO STUPID THEYRE THE TWO WORST ONES FOR THIS EMIZEL YOU NEED TO MODERNIZE THEM
- Sex motel time!!
- Condi…..what
- “Sucking Cells” Condi what the fuck??
- Charlie “I actually don’t like your answer I’m asking someone else” MOOD CHARLIE
- HE ROLLED A 10 ITS PRISON AND WORM THEMED OH MY GOD WHAT THE FUCK
- This is awful, this is so bad, why is this motel like it
- Charlie wondering if the motel has room service and the boys immediately going “there’s guards, prison has guards” IM TRYING SO HARD NOT TO BURST OUT LAUGHING IM SITTING DOWNSTAIRS WITH MY FAMILY I CANT LOSE IT RIGHT NOW
- Charlie sounds so defeated, like he really did just go back on the bit
- The midnight circle!! Emizel has his tongue back! Let’s gooooo
- Edward fucking hell he’s back
- HE OWNS THE SEX MOTEL???
- ………….emizel please don’t throw the phone away
- OH GOD HES THROWING IT
- Ok Griffith park time
- oh?? Deep purple robes and floating down from the air?? —they’re dancing??
- Emizel is so funny I love him
- “You need to take a chill pill” SHILO PLEASE
- oh no, they all turn to shilo, aww :(( Arthur puts his arm in front of shilo to protect him
- Oh god they have to prove they trust each other
- CHARLIE IS MAKING THEM DO AN IMPROV GAME NOW?? One word story are you kidding me
- God bizly is so excited but this is gonna go so so bad
- Charlie doesn’t even let them we really talk about
- Etc. is so smart, let’s go emizel
- …….I miss Viv and Vex
- But I love this device that Charlie is using here because the boys Really haven’t talked about their goals and what they want yet
- The one word story has the same energy as the murder mystery party
- Please just end the sentence this is insane
- NOOOO ARTHUR USES THE MULLIGAN
- “Tell us the secrets of our curse” LETS GO?? I love that
- Oh?? They aren’t on the ground??
- Oooooh they have to be invited into the circle that’s so cool!!!!!!
- LOVED THAT EPISODE!!!
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Girls! Girls! Girls! Review
With the established success of Blue Hawaii, Hal Wallis and other Hollywood executives decided that comedy travelogues were the best way to go regarding Elvis films. In fact, to recapture the magic of Blue Hawaii, director Norman Taurog was brought to direct this movie. Additionally, 13 songs were included to match Blue Hawaii's 14 songs.
Filmed on location in Honolulu, Girls! Girls! Girls! captures not only the natural beauty of Hawaii but also the down to earth side. Surprisingly the movie managed to get nominated for both the Golden Globe award for Best Motion Picture - Musical and Elvis himself received a 2nd place Laurel Award for Best Male Performance in a musical. Did this movie deserve the praise through its own merit, or did it rest too heavily on Blue Hawaii's laurels? Let's find out.
"Girls! Girls! Girls" is such a bizarre titular song given what happens in the movie. It's got a good upbeat tune, but for the title of this movie, it just feels out of place. We get introduced to Ross Carpenter, a young man living in Hawaii. He's seen helping a married couple on a fishing boat. At first the movie plays perfectly into the title showing Ross flirting with girls on the West Wind.
We very quickly go away from that when Mrs. Morgan is seen to flirt with him only for him to not at all return her feelings. I'm very glad that this doesn't last long. I just don't think it's very entertaining to have romance drama right off the bat. At least give us a chance to learn who these characters are without adding romance.
For instance this scene alone allows us to learn more about Ross without romance. We know that he's working for this elderly couple because he wants to buy a boat. I love this couple as even though they don't have a big role, they give this movie a lot of heart.
Ross seeing them as family is so sweet. It makes him completely different than the loner edgy man he's portrayed. Not every Elvis character with missing parents needs to be so angry at the world. I think it's great to see that Ross is being productive with his grief. He makes connections with other people and creates his own family.
It's interesting how we get introduced to Robin, yet she isn't the love interest. I think they used to be in a relationship yet for some reason Robin still feels very bitter about something. I can understand a girl feeling upset about a breakup because that makes them human, but she's just so bitter about seeing Ross and you just wonder why. It isn't as if he was caught cheating on her.
"I Don't Wanna Be Tied" is a good song. It's quite fitting for the scenery but it's odd that it's in this movie given what will happen not that long after this scene. We get introduced to Laurel. Even in her first scene I immediately like her character. Her going on a random spiel at the hotel about having birds that don't exist is so hilarious. I have no idea what it was about, but I liked it. She has that nice amount of randomness where it's charming. In a nice blink and you'll miss it moment, you can actually see Blue Hawaii posters in the background. I know the crew had absolutely no intention of making that movie exist in the same universe as this one, but you still can't help wondering how that would work.
So Ross has to show off the boat to a potential buyer, Mr. Johnson. It's clear that he doesn't want to do this but his actions are understandable. He goes to see Laurel for their lunch date but immediately storms off when he sees her with another man. I'm so glad the drama of Ross seeing Laurel with another man is resolved quickly. It ended up being a complete nothing burger as the man she was meeting was her father, therefore it was completely harmless. The matter ultimately has no impact on the plot, but it shows that this couple has healthy communication skills. We don't get the cliche of having this be the drama that lasts the rest of the movie but is instead a misunderstanding that can easily be resolved with just a couple lines of dialogue.
Robin then shows up and I have no idea why she's so upset. Even though she had feelings for him, he's not at all obligated to stay loyal to her. Any romance that they had in the past is over. You basically get the idea that while Ross has moved on from the split, she's just too petty to do the same. Of course that doesn't stop Laurel from considering her as a rival.
We get the Stavros' anniversary party and I think it's beautiful that Ross was allowed to bring Laurel with. It really demonstrates how much this old Greek couple means to him. I wonder how Elvis felt having to sing "We'll Be Together" knowing his relationship with Gladys. It's so touching for Ross to sing this to Mama and in general having him call her Mama is sweet.
Ross explains why the boat means so much to him. This gives genuine depth. It's not a 3rd act reveal meant to be a plot twist, but something we already learn so we have context for his actions. Him singing "A Boy Like Me, A Girl Like You" is nice. I think if we didn't have all these songs so close together, it would've been the emotional highlight of their relationship.
I love how we get actual Hawaii in this movie. This isn't just pretty tourist Hawaii. This is actual Hawaii where the native people live and survive. Paradise Cove is a real tourist attraction for the island of Oahu. It makes perfect sense to film there since it's only about an hour away from Honolulu if you're driving.
I also love how we have a lot of genuine Hawaiian extras. It makes this feel like a real place as opposed to just a soundstage. It also makes Ross feel like a real person as he's shown being relatively familiar with everyone. The Yung family especially gives him a little spice that is well appreciated. It shows that he has made so many connections from various cultures.
I love the Yung family and the Ling sisters. These are not Asian stereotypes but a real Asian family. I absolutely love the casting decision to include Chinese actors and the Tiu family. Like I mentioned about their sister Vicky Tiu, the Tiu family originally came from the Philippines before moving to Hawaii. Having them portray Chinese characters is not farfetched since Manila does have a relatively large Chinese population. Mr. and Mrs. Yung being played by Chinese actors really pays homage to the Chinese population in Hawaii. Because you allow the actors to portray experiences from their own culture and introduce it to an audience that for the most part didn't have that experience.
Seeing Ross use chopsticks correctly is so beautiful. It shows that their culture is not something to be made fun of, but a genuine part of who they are. It speaks volumes for him to eat with chopsticks even with Mr. and Mrs. Yung using forks because it shows how he's taken the time to learn how to use it properly. I also love how he gives Laurel a fork so she won't have to keep struggling to eat. This is a real concept when eating Chinese food. If you go to a Chinese household and struggle to use them properly, they won't mind if you use a fork. As a guest, they would rather have you use a fork and enjoy your meal, than misuse chopsticks and struggle. As long as you show that you're trying to use them properly that's all they can ask for.
"Earth Boy" is amazing. It shows how Ross actually took the time to learn Chinese. Chinese is not at all easy to learn and given that Duolingo and other online translation services didn't exist, you would have to be really dedicated to learning it. This is why I think Ross is bilingual because even though he isn't entirely fluent in Chinese, he knows enough of it to be able to translate what the Ling sisters are saying in Chinese.
The song itself is pretty good. It doesn't feel out of place for him to be singing with these Chinese girls. Since we already established that he's known them for quite a while, it doesn't come off as nonsensical for Elvis to know Chinese. Now I'm not Chinese so I can't speak for how well his pronunciation is, but I give him props for at least trying to tackle it. I also wonder who did the instrumentals for this song since it's not at all a typical Elvis song. If anyone out there is Chinese I'd love to hear your thoughts on that scene and the use of Chinese culture in general in this movie.
Ross and Laurel are one of the most real couples in an Elvis movie. Waking up in the middle of the night to cuddle during a rainstorm is so cute. The whole scene makes you think of the things you would do with your significant other as a teenager. I also love how Mrs. Yung knew that they snuck out but chose to do nothing. It was a quick blink and you'll miss it, but a nice detail. Laurel revealing that she's getting over a bad breakup and Ross supporting her is so wholesome. It's always important to be open about your situation and not string your partner along. Even though you can tell these two have obvious chemistry, you appreciate that they move along at their own pace that feels natural. You want to ignore that they've known each other for a day because it doesn't feel that way at all when you watch them interact.
The next day we found out that Johnson buys the boats. Even though Ross is upset, Johnson is not a villain. No one is the villain here. Mr. Stavros isn't a villain for wanting to sell them, Ross isn't a villain for wanting to keep the West Wind and Johnson isn't a villain for wanting to buy them. It's a naturally bad situation that Ross has no control over. I love the way this conflict is set up since it would be too unrealistic to make Johnson a cliche mustache twirling villain who wants to wipe out Mom and Pop shops. He doesn't even have a vendetta against Ross since he offers him a job. If Johnson was really a villain, giving him the chance to buy the boat wouldn't even be an option.
So Ross decides his only option is to go back to the nightclub and work as a singer. He wants to tell Robin himself because for whatever reason he's worried that she's going to be upset. I know she's jealous that he's with Laurel, but it's pretty ridiculous for her to think that he'd want to see her get fired. The boss of course doesn't care and introduces Ross as his new singer.
"Return to Sender" is iconic. Funny thing is the word zone being used in the song. Not long after the song was released mailing zones were no longer used. They were replaced by what we know now as ZIP codes. Even though it's now considered anachronistic to use that term, you don't really care because replacing it with ZIP code or just code doesn't convey the same meaning.
"Because of Love" is ok. Honestly with how many songs we have in the movie, the only way I can comment on all of them, would be if I talked about them solely on the soundtrack. The show ends and I have no idea what Robin's deal is. If she claims to know Ross so well, she should know that him working at the same nightclub is not at all meant to be an act of revenge. I don't get why on Wikipedia he's described as having to choose between Robin and Laurel. There is no big drama here. He's already made it clear that whatever relationship they had is over and he only wants to be with Laurel. Maybe I'm missing something but I just don't buy that this is a legit drama when from Ross' perspective the choice was already made.
Laurel being upset that she was stood up is very understandable. She already explained that she got hurt very recently and trusted him to keep a promise. Of course it's not Ross' fault because he was open about wanting to get money. Even though Laurel is wrong to say that he was doing it to be with Robin, you don't blame her for thinking that way. Given how quickly he gets the job as a singer, there's no way she could've known that. She did go too far by saying he should go back to Robin but I love the face she makes when she sees him leave altogether. It shows that he was genuine about only wanting the money and has the emotional maturity to not get in this back and forth when Laurel is clearly not thinking rationally.
"Thanks to the Rolling Sea" is a pretty good song given that it has good audio for the middle of the ocean. Yeah it's pretty obvious that this song was pre-recorded but the song itself is an interesting sea shanty. Unfortunately the fishing nets were destroyed by I'm assuming the motor. Obviously that would have to be taken out of Ross' pay. Except it turns out that it won't. Because Johnson is so much of a villain that in exchange for giving Ross his fair share of the income, Johnson will take the loss on the fishing nets. How absolutely awful. This man is so terrible that he's willing to ruin his own business just to be fair to his employee who's done nothing but complain.
"Song of the Shrimp" is so unnecessary. It's good yes but this doesn't fit with the Hawaiian background. Especially when we outright hear New Orleans. It feels like this was just a holdover from when they had the idea of filming it in New Orleans before deciding on Hawaii. We just didn't need another song so soon after the one we just had. Especially since this is now the 2nd song within not even five minutes about some type of seafood. The spacing between each song is terrible. It works as a soundtrack but in a movie it's so distracting.
As expected, Laurel goes to apologize and I love how this doesn't feel forced. Laurel has an established internal conflict that she opened up about. She instinctively reacted and realized she made a mistake. After allowing some time to really think about it, she goes back to apologize. This is a very healthy way to resolve conflict and it only emphasizes just how little romantic drama exists in this movie. There is no love triangle since you don't even consider Robin to be a threat to their relationship. Yes she does have feelings still, but she ultimately doesn't have a big enough role to make it feel like this big choice Ross has to make.
It really speaks to their relationship that Laurel invites him to her apartment for dinner with the full assumption that he'll show up. Ross snarks but ultimately doesn't deny it. It feels so realistic because it's totally normal for loving couples to be snarky with each other. It shows just how comfortable they are with each other's feelings that they know where to draw the line.
In an act of foreshadowing about her background, it turns out that Laurel can't cook to save her life. She knows absolutely nothing about how to operate in a kitchen. She turns to Ross for help when her roast catches fire. It's incredible how we get genuine advice by seeing them looking for salt. Salt/flour is exactly what you put on a kitchen fire involving oils and grease if you don't have a fire extinguisher. Ross making dinner while Laurel burns herself lighting a match is the perfect amount of chaos. This whole time I'm thinking about how Ross is going to be the malewife while Laurel's the girlboss. Even though this was 1962, I genuinely see him as being the one to take care of the home while Laurel works simply because he actually knows how to keep house.
"The Walls Have Ears" has a wild set up. There's a couple arguing next door and results in a lot of banging noises. Laurel and Ross try to figure out what's happening and it's very much implied that the couple next door started having sex. So what do our main characters decide to do when the whole apartment starts shaking? They start to tango and makes you realize exactly what will go down in the bedroom. Ross being visibly aroused makes perfect sense even though it was not at all intended. The song itself is the highlight of the movie
So because Laurel loves Ross so much, she decides to go to Johnson and buys the boat. I love how we see Laurel girlboss her away around. Even her father isn't immune to it. I admit for the 60s it was a little eyebrow raising when it's implied her father thought she was getting an abortion. I know such a topic existed back then, I just didn't think for a non-gritty Elvis movie it'd even be mentioned.
"We're Comin' In Loaded" is once again a good song that doesn't need to be here. This is now the 3rd song about seafood and you just wonder why. I'm starting to think this is now a musical about lonely fishermen who only have sea shanties to help pass the time. Elvis is after all dressed in a sexy sailor Halloween costume. It's honestly incredible how when he sees the boat was sold, he punched Johnson for being a rat. Johnson has the patience of a saint for not pressing charges. Because in real life, if you have an employee acting that way, you'd call the police.
So Laurel meets with Ross at the restaurant for lunch as promised. Only problem is that now he's sore that she was the one who bought the boat. He considers it to be a real betrayal. At first you think he's being very unreasonable and think Laurel didn't do anything wrong. But it turns out that he has his own instinctive reaction. Ross grew up having to provide for himself. He feels like people are only pitying him by giving him charity. I personally don't understand it, but I do know that it isn't unrealistic to react this way. I think even in Elvis' life his family felt that way because admitting you need charity is admitting that you're failing as an adult. As much as this is drama, you can understand why this happened. It's not a moral failing in a new relationship to have a conflict between the two parties wants and needs. It's how they overcome this obstacle that tells you whether or not it will last.
I like how Laurel meets with Robin to find Ross. She's willing to talk to someone she can't stand. Robin meanwhile never gets her redemption as even when she tells Laurel where he could be, she's still so petty. I don't know what the intention was for her character but she's too unlikeable to consider her a genuine love interest for Ross. If anything, her behavior only makes me think that it was the reason why their relationship failed to begin with.
I think it was funny that Mr. Yung has a cat named Kapu that he uses to tell the weather. As much as you think it's just a stereotype, I personally don't see it that way. While it is true that the Chinese doesn't have a superstition about cats predicting the weather, I don't think it's a stereotype to have him believe that. People having superstitions about predicting the weather isn't something that only Chinese people have. Every culture has superstitions and people can believe in things that others from their own culture would think is odd.
Naturally Mr. Yung is proven wrong as not only is a storm about to roll in, but Chen finds Laurel with Johnson on the West Wind. It's very telling that Ross' first instinct is to get on a motorboat with Mr. Yung and save her. Granted I never thought she was ever in any real danger, but given the low opinion Ross has about Johnson, his actions make sense. It's also very sweet how Mr. Yung is so supportive of his relationship with Laurel that he's willing to help. It really shows how much he sees Ross as an adopted son just like the Stavros.
So we get the final fight scene and it's honestly incredible how quickly it's resolved. It also shows that Johnson was ultimately only an antagonist as opposed to being a straight up villain. Sure he was pushy with Laurel, but that only makes him a jerk. Johnson buying the boat back just because he got beaten in a fight proves that as much as he was annoyed by Ross, he really didn't have a vendetta against him. He was simply an obstacle that Ross had to overcome.
In a very quick blink and you'll miss it moment, the motorboat Laurel and Ross get back into actually crashes right into the West Wind. I have no idea if that was intentional since we do get a close up of Johnson's reaction. If it really was just an accident I'm very shocked they left it in, since that crash looked like it could've been very dangerous. This is the real Hawaiian waters so the motorboat could've easily capsized. And the last we ever see of Johnson ends with him saying Ross reminded him of himself, ultimately proving there was never any ill intent on his part.
As promised, the Yung family has a party while Ross and Laurel talk. He realizes that making himself miserable just to have the chance to buy his dad's boat back isn't worth it. That his dad wouldn't want him to working for bosses he doesn't like just to keep his memory alive and that building a new boat with Laurel is a healthier way to cope with the grief. When it's implied that the two will get married, I can believe that. I don't get the feeling that this relationship was rushed at all. This movie shows us that they have the chemistry from the very start and shows us that they can overcome various obstacles. That's enough to believe that even if they only knew each other for say a couple months, that this couple will last. This is one of the most maturely written, most developed couples in an Elvis movie.
The reprise of "Girls, Girls Girls" is amazing. The movie finally lives up to the title by showcasing the various cultures that exist in Hawaii. As much as it's confusing to see kimonos being associated with the Ling sisters who are Chinese, there was a point in history where the Japanese got the inspiration from Chinese traders. Outside of that, it's still fitting to have various Asian cultures given that they make up a large portion of the Hawaiian population. Overall a cheerful tribute to the non-white cultures of Hawaii and a good way to end the movie.
I was very shocked at how good this movie was. The title and the marketing is a complete injustice since you assume it's a cheap rom-com Elvis vehicle with little emotional substance. Might I suggest changing the title to "The West Wind" since that's the actual object of Ross' affection. It's incredible how this title completely influences your opinion only to surprise you with how little focus the girls actually get. Instead we get a pretty touching film about a man trying to reunite himself with the final physical tie to his deceased father. It's not a dramatic masterpiece similar to King Creole, but it's definitely not the throwaway cheap beach film you initially think it is.
Therefore I'm giving this a 9/10. The songs could've been spaced out better and the movie trying to market itself based on the sexual appeal of women just doesn't fit. That being said, if you look at the movie in regards to writing and its characters it's very solid. My only issue is that Robin's involvement in the plot is very weak. If the intent was to have her be a legit threat to Ross' relationship with Laurel, I'd say it was a failure because I never saw her as one. She just comes off as very petty with no real reason why or any chance at redeeming herself. Outside of that, I think this was a great ensemble cast and highly recommend giving it a chance.
An: Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there. I'm glad to have reviewed a movie that showcases how even adults have respect for their parents.
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Happy birthday, best wishes to Hawaii
This is the official story that Elvis himself invented:
He couldn't sleep at night and took his pills. Then he went to the bathroom – and I said, ‘Be careful not to fall asleep on the toilet.’ He laughed and replied, ‘I won't.’ That was his last sentence.
The unofficial version is that he disappeared to Hawaii and lives near the beautiful Kealakekua Bay.
He works in the kitchen of a burger restaurant and tells everyone who thinks they know him that he is an Elvis Presley impersonator.
It would be best if you went there for a meal and checked whether it's true or whether he's still standing in the kitchen flipping burgers.
Unfortunately, we are not allowed to tell you more because we promised Elvis.
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#hawaii#elvis presley#elvis-presley-imitator#the real story#or not#satire#galelry mod#spotify#phantasie#king of rock n roll#travel usa#Spotify#headdog#artwork#happy birthday
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Western Wednesday except posted on a Thursday
How each (Western) state acts when they get the wrong order at the drive through.
Alaska: Pretty sure this guy sources a lot of the food that is served in the drive through to begin with. Despite this, that doesn’t actually have any effect on how he behaves when he clearly ordered an elk burger and you give him a Fillet o Fish. This isn’t even a McDonald's — how and WHY are they giving him a Fillet o Fish? Now, let’s be real here, being that far up North will mess anybody up, and being that far away from the rest of your country means that a lot of hatred and Karenage is stored up and bottled inside oneself. And that’s exactly what Alaska does — he just grumbles and drive away, possibly while the food is still in the employee's hand. Will he say or do anything about it? No. Will he write a one star review on Yelp? Also no. You’d best believe that he’ll hold that grudge forever — and probably mutter something about this is why he doesn’t go to fast food places.
California: People may think that just because she’s rich means she doesn’t really work hard, but this is not the case. When she’s not actively on set, she works in various state parks. She loves animals. This job is very laborious, and when Cali gets off work, she’s famished. Oftentimes she’s too tired to really correct an employee if they pen down the wrong order. It doesn’t stop there, though — of course it doesn’t. California is vocal. California is loud. She will devour the entire wrong meal, not even once questioning how she was served a Fillet o Fish when it clearly is not McDonald’s, and then, after the very last bite, after she’s licked her fingers clean, she will go up to the register and unleash the wrath of a thousand grizzlies about how this was NOT her order. "But you ate the whole thing" has no gravity in this situation. Do you know who California is?! Yeah, she’s annoying, okay, she’ll give you that, but will you be able to function without California? Don’t mess with California. She’s larger than life. And you? You’re just an incompetent speck of dust who gave her a FILLET O FISH!
Colorado: Dude, does he even notice? Pretty sure that altitude sickness got to him. He didn’t even drive himself here. No, he got an Uber. He doesn’t even question the fact that he went to a drive through vegan bakery and they sold him a Fillet o Fish that was purple. He can hardly taste the difference. Despite the way Colorado behaves, he is completely sober, but living on the mountains for so long, well, he’s, by default, high. This is some good food, though. Would you like a free coupon? He collects coupons for things he'll never use. It’s his love language, and he loves you so much. You’re so awesome, did you know that? You’re, like, a star. You’re, like, Vega.
Hawaii: Hawaii is the epitome of someone who is sensible and a normal human being. She knows how to party — oh, she KNOWS HOW to party — but in day to day interactions she is the person we all should be but no one actually is. She is the one who says, "Oh, excuse me but I think you mixed up my order" and she waits there calmly for the issue to be sorted out. How did Hawaii ever get so normal? No wonder she’s slowly drifting away from the chaos empire, a few inches annually.
Idaho: Like Hawaii, Idaho is chill. Idaho's a farmer. Idaho honestly doesn’t have the energy to complain. All food is good food, after all. She’ll eat whatever is given to her. She came here specifically so that she didn’t have to cook tonight — she doesn’t care WHAT you give her. Yeah, so she ordered Mountain Dew but you COULD give her dirty mop water. She won’t complain. Unless. Unless you give her a potato meal. Do you think this is funny? Like some kind of joke? Ha, ha, Idaho is a potato farmer, VERY funny, HILARIOUS, BRAVO, do you realise how you come across when you do that? You know, wise guy, BACK IN HER DAY when people made a stupid practical joke—
Montana: It depends on the nature of the mix up. If what she ordered was more expensive than what she got, she'll go up to the front, stern but not impolite, and fix the mistake. She'll circle that Toyota Tundra into the parking lot and walk into the store and wait. However, this does not apply if she’s getting a discount. Did she pay for chicken nuggets and receive a whole rack of baby back ribs? Well dang, guess it’s her lucky day or something! Maybe she should try the lottery! In the long run, Montana doesn’t care all too much about her food — as long as it’s filling and not made of pure sugar, she’ll be happy. Montana is in it for the money. And she goes out once in awhile so that people stop making fun of how cheap she is. She’s not cheap, dang it, she’s frugal!
Nevada: Nevada is strange. When it’s just him, he’s a very chill guy. When it’s him and literally anyone else, whether it be him and a girlfriend, him and a coworker, him and the guy across the street, he can get really uptight and confrontational in an attempt to impress and to come across as something of a macho man. His love for music, geekiness for cinema, and green thumb (as well as his ability to survive 290 days in the desert on a vegan diet — he would never back down from a dare) are really what make him macho and manly, but for some odd reason Nevada thinks that people will be completely wowed if he screams in a fast food worker's face about how he got the 6 pack and not the 4 pack and how he wanted HONEY MUSTARD WITH HIS CHICKEN NUGGIES >:(. It’s like he’s a completely different person when others are around.
Oregon: …. …. … If you don’t understand why he’s sitting there glaring at you as if he’s trying to activate some magical eyeball lasers to completely disintegrate you, then eventually he’ll just drive away, still coldly staring at you through the side mirror of his car. Oregon has a weird way of expressing his emotions which, for the most part, involves menacing stares. He looks like a guy who thinks he’s in an emotional music video but in reality he just looks like Hannibal Lecter got caught drunk driving during a downpour and doesn’t know how to operate his windshield wipers.
Utah: She doesn’t even tell employees that they mixed up her order; she just asks to confirm the ingredients in the wrong order are okay for her to eat. If she wants chicken nuggets and she’s given a Fillet o Fish, she’ll double check to make sure it was made in non-alcoholic batter and that it doesn’t contain caffeine. She could just say "Excuse me, I think you gave me the wrong order, I ordered chicken nuggets" and it would probably be faster and less burdensome than what she actually does. She doesn’t want to come across as mean — and she doesn’t. She comes across as paranoid.
Washington: WASHINGTON is the kind of guy that would go full Karen at a fast food restaurant. He would pound on the drive thru window — in fact, he would climb through it, get stuck, and require police and fire services to pull him out. He’s done this on multiple occasions. No one is quite sure what goes on in Washington for a man to behave like this, but this man clearly ordered a six piece chicken nugget meal. The amount of bad reviews this guy has given is astronomical — and these are long and detailed, too. Washington doesn’t speak to the manager. Ironically, even the mention of a manager is enough to send him running. He just wants his nuggets, man. Why’d you do him dirty like this?
Wyoming: Another sensible being (rare to find on this planet earth), like Hawaii, Wyoming doesn’t really ever want to cause a scene. She prioritises her time above all, and returning a mixed up order would just be a pain in the rear that she doesn’t want to deal with. Something about the bureaucracy and the red tape — at KFC. Whatever that means. She'll glance at her order, knowing very well that this is not what she wanted, and begrudgingly mutter, "Okay, whatever" before leaving. Whether or not she'll be back is debatable. Wyoming does not like to make a big deal out of things. In fact, one of the things that angers her most is when others make a big deal out of things. Anything that can be okay whatevered SHOULD be okay whatevered.
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1. Spotify, pandora or SoundCloud?
The radio or ripped from YouTube. 🙂
4. Do you like your name? Why?
I do! I hated it when I was a kid. Michael is VERY popular (at least here) where there was multiple Michaels in every class. I think it fits me tho.
14. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be and why?
I like the idea of Europe. Walkable cities and public healthcare. Depends on the mood tho. Like for a city for sure somewhere in Europe like Amsterdam or something. Or an island like hawaii with less people. Or just for the wilderness somewhere.
18. Favorite tv show?
That’s still airing? Bob’s burgers.
37. Do you read a lot? What are your favorite books?
I read a bit. Less now than I was but I do have a lot of books. One of my best friends on here got me into Stephen king books. The chronicles on Narnia will always be my favorite series from when I was a kid. I will admit I have a LARGE “to be read” stack lol.
80. Biggest pet peeve?
I know I answered this a few days ago but people talking loudly in public on speakerphone and listening to music on their phones without headphones. Like I swear Covid made people forget basic rules of common courtesy in public. I don’t need to hear you fighting with your baby daddy while I’m getting gas.
Thanks for the asks!
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A collection of food we enjoyed in Hawaii 😋. Notable highlights:
- Açai bowls and ahi tuna burgers at Barefoot Beach Cafe
- Cajun mahi mahi and seafood pasta at Paia Fish Market
- Udon at Marugame Udon
- Ice cream crepes with peanut brittle at Mosa
- Maladadas at Leonard's Bakery
- Best guacamole ever at Heavenly Hawaii Kai
- French toast and pesto pasta at Goofy Cafe
- Avocado and pineapple burgers at Kua Aina Sandwich Shop
- Chocolate haupia pie at Ted's Bakery
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Local Flavor Meets Gourmet: Best Burger Places in Honolulu
Experience the finest burger places in Honolulu Hawaii, with a variety of delicious options made from fresh, local ingredients. Whether you're a local or visiting, these premier burger spots in Honolulu are sure to satisfy your craving for a fantastic burger.
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Some food highlights from my travels this year:
The vegan burger at Monk’s Cafe in Philadelphia topped with bacon and cheddar. I could detect real vegetables in the “patty” and since it was a bit of a later lunch and we had an earlier-than-expected dinner reservation that night, I actually liked that I got a balance of light and substance in this meal. The bourbon mayo, however, is something I need to bring into my life as soon as possible. My husband wants to make fried chicken for his birthday--this might be a surprise treat to go with it.
Strozzapreti with shrimp and scampi butter at Teller’s in Oklahoma City. This place was cooler for lunch than dinner, but I still was inspired by that dinner to fuck around with something similar, and while I’m still tweaking the recipe, I’m feeling optimistic that I’m close on this one.
Cajun shrimp cocktail at Parson’s Chicken and Fish in the Andersonville neighborhood in Chicago. I love this restaurant, and this was my first visit to the Andersonville outpost, and the Cajun shrimp cocktail just spoke to me at the time. Served with some spicy cocktail sauce along with remoulade, it’s been one of my favorite versions of shrimp cocktail in a minute.
Mozzarella di bufala with tomato confit pizza from Stanzione 87 in downtown Miami. Sadly, this amazing pizzeria closed a few months ago, which sucks because I only got to have their pizzas twice in the span of six months, but I’m glad I got to enjoy it while I had the chance. Did it inspire the tomato confit pasta I have since made and enjoyed? Yes.
The Basque-style chorizo sandwich with Basque salad from Louis’ Basque Corner in Reno, NV. I can’t say that I loved the food in Reno, but this place was heralded and for good reason--it might be the best Basque food I’ve had in the US. This place is delightfully unassuming and the staff is really friendly, and it was the best meal we had in The Biggest Little City.
The vegetarian and chicken dumplings at Ah Chun Shandong Dumpling in Famous Foods Street Eats in Resorts World, Las Vegas. This was my first exposure to Famous Foods Street Eats, and I am kind of mad about that because every stall was open when my husband and I were there on this one-night stopover, but on a subsequent trip in April, this place never opened, even for dinner. I really wanted to have these dumplings again!
The mochiko fried chicken thighs at Kuleana Rum Works in Waikoloa Village, Hawaii. To be frank, the poke was the most inspiring food I enjoyed, but most of it came from the local grocery store where they would make it fresh until 5PM daily, so I’d have it in to-go containers either in my hotel room or at a table in the bar area of the hotel that wasn’t open until the evening so they didn’t care. Mochiko fried chicken, which is made with cornstarch and sweet rice flour, is absolutely outstanding. The best fried chicken we had on Hawai’i was at Broke Da Mouth Grindz, but the Kona store has sadly been closed since May due to a fire at a laundromat next door , and I hope they are able to reopen sooner rather than later. They have other locations open on other islands, but it sucks to see such a wonderful place closed for something completely out of their control.
#food#travel food#food tales from the road#pasta#food inspiration#fried chicken#hawaii#oklahoma city#chicago#andersonville#philadelphia#reno#las vegas#miami#downtown miami#downtown reno#las vegas strip#resorts world
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Tour Divide Day 14: Today’s first half isn’t great. Headwinds, a gentle incline, and herds of cattle plague the first 10 mi / 16 km. There’s relief descending into Salida - a town I skip because it requires detouring slightly from the route - but then I am struck by the most intense headwinds I’ve ever ridden through as I head to the nearby town of Poncha Springs. A nasty storm is developing. I could only outrun the Colorado thunderstorms for so long. After a gas station resupply and meal at an adjacent burger joint, the storm has abates - or at least moves elsewhere. Just in time for a nearly 25 mi / 40 km climb to Marshall Pass where the route again crosses the Continental Divide. If you are unfamiliar with the Continental Divide (namesake of the Tour Divide), it’s the line separating watersheds draining to the Pacific from those draining to the Atlantic/Arctic. Basically, if you pee on one side, it goes to Hawaii; if you pee on the other, it goes to Europe/Africa/Santa. The next 30 mi / 48 km are mostly downhill, and I’m feeling good when I reach Sargents, Colorado. After ice cream and some chocolate milk, I head out with @slingfin Tim after having ridden most of the day with him and @jackscottkeogh. A rare tailwind has me feeling good, but then the Divide does what it does best and crushes all that is good in the world. In the distance, lightning strikes abound. We think that maybe - just maybe - we’re going to turn away from the approaching storms, but then we see the next section of the route ahead. It’s a flat dirt road through a wide-open area slowly covered in increasingly dark clouds. Mud and lightning in an exposed section aren’t appealing, so we hunker down to see if the storm passes. We pitch the massive @slingfin pyramid, the Cinder Cone, Tim is carrying and decide to nap for an hour. When we wake up, it’s still raining. Another hour's nap and it’s still raining - except now it’s dark. We decide it’s best to wake up super early and hope the road isn’t too muddy. See you in a few hours, Divide. Colorado campsite to another Colorado campsite Distance: 109.61 mi / 176.4 km Elevation gain: 7,667 ft / 2,337 m #tourdivide #tourdivide2024
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Cocoa Beach Restaurants: From Beachside Bites to Upscale Affaire
Cocoa Beach, Florida, isn't just a haven for sun seekers and space enthusiasts. It's also a treasure trove of delicious dining options! Whether you crave fresh seafood with a view, a casual hangout after a day of surfing, or a romantic dinner, Cocoa Beach has something to tantalize your taste buds.
Beachside Casual:
Coconuts on the Beach: This iconic spot offers a quintessential Florida experience. Enjoy people-watching, live music, and delicious "beach grub" like burgers, tacos, and fresh seafood – all steps from the Atlantic Ocean.
Sandbar Sports Grill: Grab a beer and cheer on your favorite team at this lively sports bar. Their menu features pub fare favorites alongside crowd-pleasers like wings, pizzas, and juicy burgers.
Long Doggers: This laid-back eatery is a local favorite for its casual atmosphere and generous portions. Their wings and burgers are legendary, and they have a great selection of beers on tap.
Upscale Delights:
LUNA Food & Wine: Treat yourself to a fine dining experience with a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients. LUNA's menu showcases contemporary European cuisine with a touch of Florida flair.
Pompano Grill: This award-winning restaurant is renowned for its impeccable seafood dishes. From perfectly grilled fish to creative pastas, Pompano Grill offers an unforgettable culinary adventure.
Nosh: This sophisticated spot serves up a unique fusion of Japanese and seafood cuisine. Nosh is perfect for a special occasion or a romantic night out.
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Beyond the Beach:
The Tiny Turtle: This hidden gem offers a delightful variety of breakfast and lunch options. Their homemade quiche and flaky pastries are not to be missed.
Rock The Guac: Calling all taco lovers! This vibrant restaurant serves up authentic Mexican fare made with fresh, high-quality ingredients.
Oasis Shaved Ice: Beat the heat with a refreshing cup of shaved ice from Oasis. With a wide variety of flavors and toppings to choose from, there's a perfect combination for everyone. Continue Reading
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Lava Rock Bar & Grill – Kihei, Maui, HI
Happy Hour at Lava Rock Bar & Grill – Kihei, HI
Updated 2/19/2023 by the Maui Happy Hours team
Happy Hour at Lava Rock in Kihei, Maui 3pm-6pm Daily
- $3 Beer Special (Bartender’s Choice) - $5 Mai Tai, Margarita, Mimosa, Well Liquor, Draft Beer - 50% off Appetizers
Lava Rock Mimosa Brunch Special
- $3 Mimosas every day until 2pm with food purchase ——————————
Address, Phone, and Website
Address: 1945 S Kihei Rd Suite H, Kihei, HI 96753 Phone: (808) 727-2521 Website
About Lava Rock Bar & Grill
Lava Rock Bar & Grill is a casual restaurant that specializes in American Cuisine with global influences ranging from Argentina to Hawaii. Whether you’re craving a poke bowl or a steak slathered in chimichurri sauce, Lava Rock has it all. As soon as you step inside you are greeted with the Lava Rock Beer Tower with 16 different beers on tap. The bar features two quad-screen 110″ displays and sixteen 55″ screens to watch your favorite games including NFL football, or you can enjoy a game of pool in the billiards room. Are you looking for dinner with a view? It doesn’t get much better than enjoying your delicious meal while watching one of Maui’s beautiful sunsets. Our beautiful patio offers tables for your romantic anniversary dinner to your large family gatherings. Lava RockBar & Grill serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner and has nightlife events with DJ’s, dancing, and theme parties.
According to these Lava Rock Bar & Grill patrons
“Awesome happy hour! Bartender was great. Appetizers and fish tacos were delicious.” Greg W., February 2023 “While not right on the water, this place has a nice view from the deck. My friend and I got a seat right on the view side and got to see a gorgeous sunset. I got the poke nachos, and they were really good.” Elsie G., February 2023 “Food is AMAZING. We came two days in a row for breakfast lunch and dinner. We had Joseph for breakfast and he was incredible. He suggested great drinks and food for us. We had Destiny the next day and she was also a gem. And of course Joseph still took care of us even though he wasn’t our server. 10/10 recommend. Will be suggesting this place to all of our friends.” Courtney P., February 2023 “Love Lava! My husband and I spent our honeymoon in Kihei and were looking for a nice breakfast spot to start our mornings. So happy we stumbled upon Lava. $2 mimosas until 2PM and awesome food (Sunrise Burger if you need some help in the morning!) Staff is fun, attentive, and accommodating.” Brianna R., October 2022 “$2 mimosa’s with food! This is the best breakfast spot on Maui with the best breakfast happy hour! We originally were going to another breakfast spot near by but they had a very long line. Lava rock bar & grill was just opening at 8am and we were the second people in line, we were seated right away and the service was quick and friendly. We only got breakfast here, but it was so good that we came back two more times for breakfast! The staff and locals here are awesome, we made friends with one of the regulars and had a great time talking with the staff as well, an amazing group of people.” Miranda S., October 2022 “We went to the Lava Rock during our Honeymoon and we were incredibly impressed by the ambiance and food! When you walk in it feels like any other sports bar in America, but once you get to the outdoor seating that overlooks the beach in Kihei and get a taste of their food, it supersedes most of the restaurants we visited in Maui! Great food! Great service! Great prices! Had the fish tacos and the teriyaki bowl! Also who doesn’t love mimosas for $2 before 2:00 pm every day! Thanks for a great meal!” Khala, November 2021 “On our 10 day vacation in Maui during October 2021, we dined at this restaurant 3 times, once for breakfast and twice for dinner. When we went for breakfast, we were surprised that we we could get seated immediately at an ocean view table. The first time we ate dinner there, we didn’t have reservations and had to wait in line. We did get seated at the bar and had excellent service. We made reservations the second time we went for dinner and got seated immediately at an ocean view table. We were impressed with the view, food and service each time we were there. We would go there again when in Maui.” Nancy L., November 2021 “Tyler was fantastic! He took great care of us on our honeymoon. Food was amazing too. The Hawaiian eggs Benedict was delicious. Hands down would come here again.” Jake L., November 2021 “I prefer this place for breakfast than any other. Food is plentiful, affordable, and not a bunch of annoying tourists in the AM. And the staff is sooooooo nice I even made friends with one of them and told me of some good local spots.” Akemi F., October 2021 “We went to Lava Rock several times during our 5 day stay on Maui. We loved everything we ate and drank there. Our first experience was walking past a huge line for breakfast at another cafe in front of this place to sit down and be amazed with the bloody Mary’s and food at Lava Rock. You can also get $2 mimosas! The view from the balcony is great as well. Highly recommend this place while staying in Kihei!” Sunny T., September 2021 Happy Hour at Lava Rock Bar & Grill Maui is 3pm-6pm daily featuring discounted beer, cocktails, well drinks, appetizers, and burgers.
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