Hanalei is Hell - iamq on the north shore of Kaua'i and a quickie with MelissaHI and friends in Honolulu.
Aug 16th, 2007, 11:35 AM
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bluefan, how our dear iamq loves all the kudos(deservingly so).....if my old memory is serving me correctly, he has been to Maui, Rome, Seattle & Kauai already this year and we still have 4 more months before the year is over!!! Those rich California kids....wish he liked those of my persuasion, I would dig my poor claws right into his rich, young tush!!
Little toe.....that still tickles me and makes me laugh!!
Little toe.....that still tickles me and makes me laugh!!
Aug 16th, 2007, 02:18 PM
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Thanks for the great report Bill, and for saving the best for last (or almost last) - namely FOOD.
Sorry to hear your experience at Hanalei Dolphin was not that good. We usually only get up to North Shore for lunch since we stay on East Coast in Lihue and was planning on giving that a try since Zelos is closed and the new place does not seem to get much if anything in the way of good reviews. Maybe we'll try Hanalei Gourmet instead.
Thanks again for taking the time.
Sorry to hear your experience at Hanalei Dolphin was not that good. We usually only get up to North Shore for lunch since we stay on East Coast in Lihue and was planning on giving that a try since Zelos is closed and the new place does not seem to get much if anything in the way of good reviews. Maybe we'll try Hanalei Gourmet instead.
Thanks again for taking the time.
Aug 16th, 2007, 02:59 PM
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iamq, Yeah, we like going to different places, too, but the K isle keeps calling thanks to fab trip reports like yours. Gotta love, love, love the north shore. I'll be interested to read if Fiji compares favorably. Welcome back to your second home....
Aug 16th, 2007, 03:42 PM
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I'2,
How the hell do I respond to a remark like that? How about LMFAO? >
I am glad that all of you folks are coming out of the wood work...now would you stick around and give kealalani, icee and me some support?
Mahalo!
How the hell do I respond to a remark like that? How about LMFAO? >
I am glad that all of you folks are coming out of the wood work...now would you stick around and give kealalani, icee and me some support?
Mahalo!
Aug 16th, 2007, 04:30 PM
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Bill & Martin,
The pictures are really nice. I enjoyed reading your report and it takes me to Kauai for a short moment.
We rented a house in Hanalei several years ago and I like the idea of walking into town for grocery.
Thanks for the info about Hanalei market on Tuesdays. I thought the only one in Hanalei is Saturday morning. Is it in th e same ball field as the Saturday one?
The pictures are really nice. I enjoyed reading your report and it takes me to Kauai for a short moment.
We rented a house in Hanalei several years ago and I like the idea of walking into town for grocery.
Thanks for the info about Hanalei market on Tuesdays. I thought the only one in Hanalei is Saturday morning. Is it in th e same ball field as the Saturday one?
Aug 16th, 2007, 05:19 PM
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Bill / Martin,
I see you guys had about the same experience with the Dolphin as we did. Fair at best and grumpy people.
Hope they improve big time by next year or they will have lost me.
Actually......had 2 great meals at CJ's and of course Postcard's, but that is pretty much a given.
See ya
I see you guys had about the same experience with the Dolphin as we did. Fair at best and grumpy people.
Hope they improve big time by next year or they will have lost me.
Actually......had 2 great meals at CJ's and of course Postcard's, but that is pretty much a given.
See ya
Aug 16th, 2007, 06:42 PM
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you know I don't understand how there is not more of a restaurant scene on the North Shore of Kauai. Middle range places in Hanalei with a bit more flair I guess is what I am thinking.
Guess the seasonal business does not sustain real competition. This is how I think places like the dolphin and Zelos stay open.
Guess the seasonal business does not sustain real competition. This is how I think places like the dolphin and Zelos stay open.
Aug 16th, 2007, 07:03 PM
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Hanalei, can I have your fodors name please? HaHa.
The Tuesday market is about a mile west of town at Hapia Farms.
Any plans to return to Kaua'i?
Rich, How was your trip? Was it tough staying for only two weeks this time?
The Tuesday market is about a mile west of town at Hapia Farms.
Any plans to return to Kaua'i?
Rich, How was your trip? Was it tough staying for only two weeks this time?
Aug 16th, 2007, 07:06 PM
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Regarding north shore Kaua`i lunch ideas...
CJs Steakhouse has a good lunch menu -- sandwiches, burgers, salads (no salad bar at lunch) -- and daily "specials". My personal menu favorite is their Beefeater Sandwich (slab of prime rib, melted cheese, smothered onions, on a large french roll with choice of fries or salad). And their Thursday "special" -- baked potato stuffed with crab and cheese, with side salad. Not a good place for dieters.
And another place to grab lunch to-go (shhhh, don't tell), the Princeville Chevron Station. Don't laugh! They've added a full kitchen -- open B/L/D 7 days a week. Breakfast burritos (almost too big for one person), and li'dat. Burgers (their "BBQ" is burger, BBQ sauce, and onion rings loaded on to a huge burger bun), pizza, salads, and daily specials. All their beef is from Princeville Ranch -- hormone-free. No place to dine there...but the beach is mere minutes away. 8-)
CJs Steakhouse has a good lunch menu -- sandwiches, burgers, salads (no salad bar at lunch) -- and daily "specials". My personal menu favorite is their Beefeater Sandwich (slab of prime rib, melted cheese, smothered onions, on a large french roll with choice of fries or salad). And their Thursday "special" -- baked potato stuffed with crab and cheese, with side salad. Not a good place for dieters.
And another place to grab lunch to-go (shhhh, don't tell), the Princeville Chevron Station. Don't laugh! They've added a full kitchen -- open B/L/D 7 days a week. Breakfast burritos (almost too big for one person), and li'dat. Burgers (their "BBQ" is burger, BBQ sauce, and onion rings loaded on to a huge burger bun), pizza, salads, and daily specials. All their beef is from Princeville Ranch -- hormone-free. No place to dine there...but the beach is mere minutes away. 8-)
Aug 17th, 2007, 02:32 AM
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Bill,
We don't know where the farm is but will ask for direction. We are returning next June. Would love to go in July to meet you, but work schedule won't allow.
Rich,
We are in escrow for the loft unit at the Cliffs. Yeah!!! I got next year's confirmation already (reserved by seller).
We don't know where the farm is but will ask for direction. We are returning next June. Would love to go in July to meet you, but work schedule won't allow.
Rich,
We are in escrow for the loft unit at the Cliffs. Yeah!!! I got next year's confirmation already (reserved by seller).
Aug 17th, 2007, 05:46 AM
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Hanalei, take the highway out of town towards Lumahai for about a mile, look for Hapia Farms on the left as the road starts to straighten out a bit. You won't be able to miss all the cars parked in the adjacent field. The mangos this year were excellent, as were the pineapples. When we were there in 2005, the vendors had only the white pineapples. This year they had only the yellow ones. The white ones are sweeter, but the yellow ones taste more "pineappley". Congrats on your purchase!
Aug 17th, 2007, 06:37 AM
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iamq - I randomly chose Flickr actually. I really wanted to open new photo albums on web shots but never got a response when I sent them an email asking if they could move my yahoo photos (even for a fee).
Actually, our first trip back to the islands (post-baby) will be April 2008. It's long overdue for us. I have island withdrawals.
I am so jealous of your upcoming Fiji trip! Take LOTS of photos and post for us.
Actually, our first trip back to the islands (post-baby) will be April 2008. It's long overdue for us. I have island withdrawals.
I am so jealous of your upcoming Fiji trip! Take LOTS of photos and post for us.
Aug 17th, 2007, 07:46 AM
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Bill,
Two weeks just flew by this year. But we had a great time. We are going to Palm Springs for another week this year in October and doing Pebble Beach and San Francisco in March
We had my wife'sbrother and his wife along, so by leading them around we got to see some places we haven't seen in some time. We went up the canyon for the first time in years and had beautiful, clear sunny views.
Went to the lighthouse and really enjoyed what they have done there. The last time I was there it was free, but not much to see.
Got some great coffee from the coffee plantation.
Did a few different restaurants, since Hanalei Dolphin bummed us out. Kauai Pasta was excellent and cheap. As good as I can get in NYC.
We will be back in July 2008, and hope to get back in 2009. When are you guys gonne be there in 09, maybe we can hook up for a birthday blast.
See ya. Have a great year at school. Georgia is golfing three times a week. Loves retirement. 3 years for me.
Two weeks just flew by this year. But we had a great time. We are going to Palm Springs for another week this year in October and doing Pebble Beach and San Francisco in March
We had my wife'sbrother and his wife along, so by leading them around we got to see some places we haven't seen in some time. We went up the canyon for the first time in years and had beautiful, clear sunny views.
Went to the lighthouse and really enjoyed what they have done there. The last time I was there it was free, but not much to see.
Got some great coffee from the coffee plantation.
Did a few different restaurants, since Hanalei Dolphin bummed us out. Kauai Pasta was excellent and cheap. As good as I can get in NYC.
We will be back in July 2008, and hope to get back in 2009. When are you guys gonne be there in 09, maybe we can hook up for a birthday blast.
See ya. Have a great year at school. Georgia is golfing three times a week. Loves retirement. 3 years for me.
Hapia, Waipa...Let's call the whole thing off...
