kaimuki – Pulpconnection

September 21 2014

A Distinctive Starbucks and One That Could Be

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I love the Starbucks in Manoa. It’s distinctive with its old school look matching the community so well.

You know what other location could be iconic for Starbucks? The old Queen Theater in Kaimuki.

Yeah, I understand the dream is for a rebirth of the theater, but in all my years, I remember Queen Theater just as pictured – rundown and bussup. Just taking the corner portion with the sign, can’t you see an upright Starbucks beacon with the siren logo topping it off? How about becoming the first Starbucks Evenings location in Hawaii? Probably the best place with a matching vibe to serve alcohol alongside coffee and espresso and chill out after work.

So many possibilities.

January 26 2014

Yelped Verde Kaimuki

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Had a trip to the Kaimuki area today and chose Verde Kaimuki for lunch. An excellent choice! Flavorful, fast service, and very affordable. Read my entire review on Yelp.

Here’s my filling Mexican Loco Moco.

The food was so satisfying that we ventured to the Humane Society and almost adopted a dog, Reebok. Say what?

August 14 2013

Reviewed Tam’s Shoe Repair Shop

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No, I didn’t go to Tam’s Shoe Repair Shop in Kaimuki to get shoes repaired. Instead I needed work done on a suitcase handle that broke while packing for our Disney cruise to Alaska. Checking around it seems Tam’s Shoe Repair Shop is the place. This little local shop is the only authorized Samsonite luggage repair location on Oahu (and I think recommended for shoe repairs by Nordstrom). How did this small place get these lucrative endorsements I’m not sure, but the repair shop is full of leather goods in need of mending.

So anyways on Yelp, there’s a mix of good and bad reviews for Tam’s Shoe Repair Shop. Overall, I had a good (no great) experience so I gave my review. I’d recommend using Tam’s Shoe Repair Shop for luggage repairs but your mileage may vary. And yes, I can live with a blue handle on my black suitcase.

Read my Yelp review of Tam’s Shoe Repair Shop.