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    Best Hawaii Restaurants

    November 26, 2009 // No Comments »

    Roy Yamaguchi
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    Hawaii has one of the most diverse selections of culinary richness. This can be attributed to the rich mix of different cultures and different tastes. No matter what the occasion is, Hawaii has all kind of restaurants to cater to your needed culinary experience. Below is a list of Hawaii’s excellent restaurants that have unanimous approval from many satisfied customers.

    1. Roy’s Restaurants (Oahu, Maui, Big Island, Kauai): Roy Yamaguchi’s restaurant is one of the most famous restaurant chains in Hawaii. This is where you can try the refreshing taste of Hawaii regional cuisines. Make sure that you order one of chef Roy’s sensational signature dishes when you dine here. You will definitely end up full and satisfied.
    2. Alan Wong’s Restaurant (Oahu): Considered as one of the masters of Hawaii regional cuisine, Chef Alan Wong manages to create a warm cozy and welcoming restaurant. The menu is filled with Chef Alan’s specialties. No wonder, many of his visitors become fans and repeat customers.
    3. Sansei Restaurant & Sushi Bar (Oahu, Maui, Big Island): Many Japanese and European tourists favor this fine restaurant. Chef Kodama, the owner, offers you mouthwatering and refreshing sushi that will make you crave for more Japanese food. The restaurant also serves Euro-Asian signature dishes as well.
    4. Nobu Waikiki (Oahu): Owned by the highly acclaimed and innovative chef Nobu Matsuhisa, the first class Japanese restaurant offers rich, different and wonderful dishes in its menu. If you are up for a culinary adventure, make sure that you visit and dine in this restaurant.
    5. Mama’s Fish House (Maui): If you want to feel like you’re dining in an authentic Hawaiian setting, you should try dining in Mama’s Fish House. The interior of the place is very Hawaiian. And of course, the dishes served here are definitely fulfilling. The combination of great food, nice ambiance and first class service makes this restaurant one of the most visited by tourists.
    6. Lahaina Grill (Maui): Lahaina Grill is the definition of perfection. The combination of sophisticated dining room, first class service and delicious dishes places this restaurant as one of the top favorites.
    7. Haiilimaile General Store (Maui): Owned by chef Bev Gannon, Haiilimaili offers a variety of culinary dishes and a comfortable setting. Here, you will be greeted with warm welcome and delicious food to satisfy your appetite.
    8. Hulalai Grille (Big Island): Also owned by chef Alan Wong, this restaurant serves a wide selection of Hawaii’s best dishes. The wonderful setting will make your whole dining experience fun and thrilling. Here, you are assured that you will enjoy the same great food and service as one of his restaurants in Oahu but with the addition of a beautiful setting.

    Beach House Restaurant (Kauai): Voted by Honolulu magazine as one of Kauai’s favorite, this restaurant serves the finest combination of regional cuisine and cool tropical cocktails. The place is also located in a romantic oceanfront setting, thus making the dining experience here really memorable.

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    The 10 Best Places To See In Hawaii

    November 25, 2009 // No Comments »

    Waik?k? beach looking towards Diamond Head
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    The 10 Best Places To See In Hawaii

    1. Lanikai Beach – Translated as “heavenly sea”, Lanikai is as heavenly as it gets. The beach never fails to wow locals and tourists with its white sandy beach and clear water.
    2. Hilo – The coastal Hawaiian town has a little something for everyone. The town features multiple museums, a striking historic theater and a downtown area complete of boutiques and attractions.
    3. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park – Situated on Big Island is the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The place is one of the most visited spot in the entire state of Hawaii. The site has hiking trails, breath taking sights and two record holding volcanoes.
    4. Kilauea National Wildlife Refuge – The Kilauea National Wildlife refuge is located in a 203-acres of land on the North shore of Kilauea. This is the place to go if you want to see and learn about Hawaii’s exotic wildlife.
    5. Molokini – Known for having the clearest waters in Hawaii, Molokini offers about 80 to 200 feet of crystal clear waters. Because of this, this makes it the best and awesome snorkeling location in Hawaii.
    6. Waimaea Canyon – The “Grand Canyon of the Pacific”, Mark Twain proclaimed as he described the beautiful canyon in Koke’s State Park. The canyon is over 3,600 feet deep, a mile wide and 10 miles long. This site is most definitely stunning.
    7. Waikiki – Waikiki offers all the magnificent natural beautiful beaches, waterfalls and trails. The place also features great shopping boutiques specializing in fine art, custom jewelry, designer clothing and local music.
    8. Gardens of Kauai – Known as the garden island, Gardens of Kauai will definitely leave you breathless by its grand beauty.
    9. Haleakala – One of the largest mountains in the world, Haleakala is also one massive dormant volcano. Its enormous size is hard to miss and its awesome sight makes it hard to move your eyes away from it.

    10. Polynesian Cultural Center – The Polynesian Cultural Center is the one place where you go to learn about the islands culture and local habitats. Here, visitors can get a glimpse of the culture-rich society of Hawaii. In addition, the center plays host to one of the most authentic luaus in Hawaii.

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