Teixeira's Pasteles can be found at the Kailua Farmers Market held every Thursday evenings @ the…read moreparking near Longs. They are usually on the mountain side of the parking lot. You'll recognize them by their bright red sign. Teixeira pasteles are the best I've found so far.....probably because it reminds me of the pasteles my neighbors used to make. The lady who sold them to me said it was her grandmother's recipe. If it wasn't for the black olives I'd swear it was my neighbor's recipe (my neighbor used green olives). For those of you who have never tasted a pastele this is the epitomy of comfort food. They are sold as combo with Spanish rice, or separately 2/$5.00. I usually buy them separately...they re-heat well. They've also begun selling smoked meat, and you can buy it by the bag or as a small plate: 1 scoop rice, smoked meat (and I think mac salad?) I haven't tried it yet, but if it's anything like their pasteles it should be delicious! Yelp 365 Challenge: #7/365

My fiance and I have been going here since Youpo started! Service is quick and attentive. This…read moreplace is casual, order at the counter and seat yourself. They have online ordering as well. I recommend this place to everyone. Flavors are always amazing! My favorite is the curry pork and shrimp, but all different noodle bowls are just as good along with their sides.

These noodles are heavenly. They are the perfect texture--thick, flat, chewy, and soaked with…read moreflavor. My favorite is the Cumin lamb, but the duck one is also awesome. Too bad this is the last day: I'd happily visit Hawaii again just to get some of these awesome noodles.

Yay!!! Kailua has a food truck event! Finally. So if I fall asleep or sound drowsy it's cause I/we…read moreoverdid it, and now have that "I over ate and now need a nap" syndrome. We were so excited to have a food event come to Kailua that we bought a lot. I've forgotten some of the vendors that were there........The ones that I can remember were: Shogunai Fairy Cakes (no they weren't dressed up this time) Chicago Eats Thai Loco Foods Tats Shave Ice Xtreme Tacos Puffettes Egg Puffs Soul Lanikai Shrimp Truck & and an ice cream truck Hawaiian Soljahs is a youth baseball team and this is their fundraiser.......and they also have a booth with canned soda ($1.00), bottled water, and hot chocolate w/whipped cream. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/WOCyhWNFxAlsl36loEVQVw?select=w7nmXIgqM_8tTZDUOLsLiA Enchanted Lake Elementary School had their own booth, selling Rice Krispie treats, shortbread, beef sticks, & Cookie Corner cookies. They were also taking orders for their Easter Imu pit !@ $20. BTW, they also do a Thanksgiving imu. It's a fund raiser for the 4th Grade Big Island trip. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/WOCyhWNFxAlsl36loEVQVw?select=zB5WSLoBZ39KybDCMjZleA http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/WOCyhWNFxAlsl36loEVQVw?select=6iI-QUWMxnx5kpb4j-XkcQ So many choices that it was hard making up our minds. I love gyros so we were looking @ Chicago Eats, and someone ordering told us she was from Chicago, and the food tasted just like the food in Chicago (deep dish pizza, Chicago hot dogs, etc.). I ordered the gyro, and my husband ordered the hot dog. Next time it'll be the deep dish pizza. Even the kiddie pizza looked delish! I bought cupcakes, a lemon bar and carrot cake from Fairy Cakes. My husband bought a spicy ahi poke bowl w/brown rice which was fantastic. At another vendor we bought a sampler slider (set of 3; steak, meatloaf and veggie) http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/WOCyhWNFxAlsl36loEVQVw?select=Af1EahdCOhh3GV94oXS6bg There's always room for dessert, and I bought bread pudding which, thankfully, was very light http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/WOCyhWNFxAlsl36loEVQVw?select=7o6gUL-qE-JeYiZw8l_a_w I can't remember the names of those food trucks....so if you recognizes the food let me know!! Today the hours were from 4-8. There were are a few stalls in the lot, but more on the street because there was basketball going on. The food trucks and tents are right in front of the cafeteria so there's lot of seating and no worries if it should rain. And no.....we did not eat all of that. We have leftovers for a midnight snack ;) ('ll post more pics later on when I come out of my food stupor.) Yelp 365 Challenge: #42/365

I am loving this food truck trend…read more Wife and I were starving after a hard workout and needed some quick grinds. Luckily for us we rolled upon this event at Enchanted Lake Elementary. Wife went to the 5-0 Ribs truck and got, well, the ribs. Tasty and tender. She also gave me a sample of the brisket which tasted like some kinda meat heaven. The guys at the 5-0 Ribs truck were sooo friendly with great service. I went to the We're Cooking Fresh For You Truck and got the steak with pesto on brown rice and salad plate. It was actually quite healthy and had a nice side of fresh apple and pineapple slices. Fun events aside from food. Drag racing cars revving their engines. Live music. Dancing. Basket hoop games. Great place for kids. Then our demons came out. We went to the Aloha on Wheels Truck and got the dreaded...The breaded..... DEEP FRIED SNICKERS WITH BACON on a stick So much for working out. I can't finish this review without commentary on the name. Perhaps my mind is more twisted than most, but why name an event that sounds like you made it to 3rd base on your date with a woman named Kailua? Dining Out with Friendly Food Trucks and Drag Racers with Dancing In Enchanted Lakes. Fix'd.

Self care... Taking…read morethe time for myself is something that I do strive and try to do and when it was time for my Gemini bestie who's quite the introvert decided to take her to an Art + Flea event at the Capitol Modern in Downtown which is where I stumbled upon La'a Kea Wellness Bar which has the elixir for all your needs. All these herbal treatments do sound quite intimidating but they sure know how to make it into a yummy and refreshing sip as my needs though there are so many thought would be inflammation which is Youth Serum...hmmm! It includes Curam elixir with various citrus and is topped with a beautiful floral garnish seriously gave me the giggles and let me tell you just looking at this stunning drink with cute flowers on the cup itself already has my mood settling down and as I gave a sip instantly fell in love as it was just a lovely energy boost I guess you can say it tasted very nice and light and was very easy to drink. The staff there are nice and friendly as we discussed the many drinks they have and did suggest this Youth Serum and was so happy to have found them which you can at the Kailua Lokahi Market that goes on every Sunday and you know that I'll be there for sure. Cheers to a happy and healthy self! Thank you!

From the owner: La'a Kea is a wellness bar offering handcrafted herbal drinks made with adaptogens, medicinal…read moremushrooms, and functional botanicals. Our menu includes everything from glow boosting tonics, cycle supporting elixirs as well as energizing and calming drinks tailored for any event. Each blend is intentionally crafted to nourish the nervous system, support skin health, and elevate everyday rituals. Rooted in ancient herbal wisdom and aligned with modern wellness, our drinks bring harmony, beauty, and vibrancy to weddings, corporate gatherings, and celebrations of all sizes. We prioritize locally grown seasonal fruits, small batch ingredients from farms on the east side of Oahu and herbs from Anima Mundi and Olanani Apothecary.

G's Greek Food is found at the Kailua Farmer's Market held in the parking lot by Longs Drugs…read more You'll recognize them by their green signs. The only thing that I can review of their food is the beef gyro. It was the first thing I tried and I'm hooked! It's that good! They use Cattle Company beef with a tzatziki sauce that makes the gyro. They are generous with the beef. It's served with a small side of salad greens with balsalmic(?) dressing....all for $10.00. On their regular menu they also serve: Greek marinated chicken pita sandwich w/tzattziki and salad greens for $9.00. Hummus and toasted ptia for $8.00. Greek Salad for $7.00 They also usually have specials including a lamb gyro for $12.00, and a marinated fish dish. They do catering, and also go to the Mililani Market (and sometimes the KCC Market) where they do breakfast under the name G's Breakfast...and they tell me they make the best eggs benedict! Gotta get up early one of these days and drive to Mililani though what's wrong with eggs benedict for dinner?! Yelp 365 Challenge: #10/365

Took a chance and picked up 2 of G's lamb gyro plates last night at the Blaisdell Farmer's Market…read more-- big mistake. Worst gyros we have ever had. Bread was thick and hard, lamb was tough, and the salad dressing was not good either. Overpriced and disappointing. Leo's Taverna's gyros are so much better.

Buk Buk kitchen is so delicious. I almost want to eat it every day. Their meats are well marinated…read moreand sautéed then put on the grill to make a perfect meal.!!! The rice is perfectly steamed. The vegetables are perfect. This place is amazingly scrumptious and delicious. I will always return.

4:57 pm 4:58 pm…read more 4:59 pm 5:00 pm It's been a long day at work. Does it end for a parent? No! Help with homework. Bathe the kids. Break up fights. Do some chores. Cut down tattling. On top of that I still have to cook dinner. This stand is my huge help to get through the week. A break, a relief, a breather when I feel like I'm drowning in everyday responsibilities. It's also an encouragement to keep going because of the workers whom are sisters, husband and wife, mother and daughter, grandchildren all working hard together. Giving great service with a smile on their face and making it through the everyday daily grind together. Type of Food: Buk Buk kitchen serves different Filipino dishes that my mom enjoys but I always come for the tasty, tender, marinated to perfection bar-b-q grilled chicken. A few times they offered Hawaiian dishes and other local dishes. Here and there I mix it a bit and get a combo with the thinly sliced beef. I get the family size which perfectly feeds my boys and I. Yeah, my husband has to fend for himself. It comes with 4 generous scoops of rice, salad, and four cut up pieces of chicken for $12. Locaton: Buk Buk kitchen is associated with Mahiku farmers market. They travel to different areas. Check out their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/search/str/buk%20buk%20kitchen/keywords_top This is the link for Mahiku Farmers Market http://mahikufarmersmarket.com/ Support local, support a hard working family, and take a break from the hustle and bustle.

I've been eyeing up this hashbrown for the last few weeks at the Kailua Town Sunday farmers market,…read moreand finally pulled the trigger today. This has ruined brunch for me now - i'm not going to want to eat anything else. So so good.

What an amazing find!! While waiting for the farmers market to open, a lady told me that she came…read morehere just for the Lilikoi Cheesecake, Espresso Cheesecake and Macadamia Milk; she highly advised I try them. Needless to say, I tried the Lilikoi Cheesecake and "The Golden Lion Milk" which consisted of macadamia nut milk, ginger, turmeric, local honey and lions mane mushrooms. OMG! I was blown away by the flavors. The Lilikoi Cheesecake was creamy, rich, and tasted like Lilikoi; it didn't have an artificial flavor. The Golden Lion Milk was absolutely delicious! It was perfectly sweetened, but not too sweet. The ginger and turmeric were present, but not overpowering. I will definitely come back to buy more macadamia nut milks and try the other cheesecakes and food items. Before I forget, they also make their own Kombucha drinks and their special non-alcoholic beer for today is Guava.

This place was an accident that turned into a miracle. I found it on accident as I was pumping gas…read morebut saw the red bull on the menu sign and was in DESPERATE need. I walk up to the adorable little stand and realize not only is it a coffee/matcha/tea/energy/heavenly stand it was also a DRIVE THRU!!! A rare find for O'ahu. They do priority orders to make sure everyone has a fair turn at ordering. When it was my turn she was so very friendly and answered all of my questions. I ended up getting the best drink I've had in a long while. 10/10 will definitely be coming here again.

Holo Holo Coffee Shop Waimānalo has such a special kind of aloha…read more Even before my birthday, they reminded me that I had an upcoming birthday and a $5 birthday discount. When I stopped in, they were incredibly kind and gave me a bunch of beautiful flower stickers that I was able to put on my bike. Such a sweet gesture! I also visited on my birthday, and they were just as warm and welcoming. They have really good coffee, great specials, and I think the prices are very reasonable for the quality you get. They also have such cute little touches for their customers--free lollipops and fun stickers for kids, including flowers, dinosaurs, and other cute designs. But what happened today really touched my heart. I only had $2 left and asked if I could get a cup with just a little bit of ice. When she asked what I needed it for, I explained that I didn't have enough money for a coffee. She simply said, "I got you. What do you like?" I told her my favorite coffee, and she made it for me. She also remembered that I had recently celebrated my birthday, which made her kindness feel even more special. I wanted to leave the $2 I had as a tip. She initially didn't want to accept it, but I told her, "You guys work for it--one dollar for each of you." It was a small thing, but I really wanted them to know how much I appreciated their kindness. Experiences like this remind me how much a little aloha can mean. There are good people and good businesses right here in our community, and Holo Holo Coffee Shop is definitely one of them. Thank you for being so kind and making Waimānalo feel even more special.