An Awesome Halloween Costume
And it’s lost cost too. Rory Wild of the 98.5 Wake Up Crew posted his Halloween costume that looked like this.
How did he even think of this idea of “dressing up” as Kalai Miller, I don’t know.
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Getting in the Halloween Spirit
Was Representative Chris Lee this morning. Chris is out there everyday waving to voters, but this morning, Chris had a stand in.
But don’t worry, the real Chris Less was on the side sitting at the bus stop.
Sorry for the blurry pictures.
Closed Due to Sickness
Went to check out a new eatery, Esther House, in Kailua. But when I got there, they were closed.
Get a closer look at the sign. I hate it when the “cooker is sick.”
Passing by a week later, they were still closed so maybe the “cooker” is actually cooking equipment that’s busted and not a sick cook. And yes, this location is that of the former What the Pho.
Seasons Change: Costco Pumpkin Streusel Muffins
Seasons Change could very well be the best single by Exposé, and while this opinion has no relevance to this post, I do love that song. 😉
Back to the story… Supposedly today marks the end of Costco’s Pumpkin Streusel muffins. An employee said the bakery won’t be making these seasonal treats after today. So if you love these muffins, you might be able to find remaining batches. If you can’t find any, well then lament with Exposé and sing along.
Seasons Change
I want you
I want to feel you by my side
I need you
Don’t you know I need you baby
Seasons change
Feelings change
It’s been so long
I’ve found you yet it seems like yesterday
Seasons change
Tsunami Warning!
The sirens have sounded. Read the tsunami warning. Predicted incoming at 10:28pm HST.
Use the State Civil Defense evacuation map zone tool to see if you’re in the danger zone.
Twitter hashtag of #HItsunami.
Previous recent tsunami alarms:
Honolulu Nikes Are White and Green
Nike has a new colorway coming out for the Air Max 90 shoe. The colorway is dubbed “Honolulu” and is white with various green accents. Why white and green colors are matched for Honolulu, I don’t know. Maybe it’s a stretch for the white and green of the University of Hawaii? It’s not a bad color combo by any means, just not that obvious with the color choices.
Holiday Gift Guide: Manoa Chocolate
Here’s a great holiday gift that’s on the smaller side, chocolate bars from Manoa Chocolate. Based out of Kailua, this local company transforms locally grown cacao beans into high quality chocolate with Hawaii-infused flavors like Hawaiian Salted Pineapple & Chili Pepper, Hamakua Chocolate & Maui Lavender, Hawaiian Sea Salt, Hawaiian Chili Pepper, and Waiahole Ginger.
Anyone who enjoys the finer things in life would appreciate this gift of Manoa Chocolate. As an added bonus, your purchase can help grow this fledgling small business. Manoa Chocolate is using Kickstarter to expand their production. Watch this video to learn more.
So why not buy a few bars, give them out as holiday gifts, and support a local business?
Love the Look of Nico’s Pier 38
Checked out the new location of Nico’s Pier 38, and this place definitely has a “wow” appeal! Love the overall look inside and the pier outside.
Inside, I love that “boat” suspended from the ceiling. Like the inclusion of different types of tiles through out the restaurant and the adjoining Fish Market. The best element I love? Those filament-based lights! Gives a throwback feel to fishing villages.
Outside is a nice area to take a short stroll. Look at the docked boats, the fish and crabs near the rocks, and the different trees planted along the paved walkway.
The only thing that troubled me? The food. I was a somewhat surprised at how few seafood dishes were on the menu. Chicken katsu, beef stew, orange chicken?? Weird. I know these are local kine staples, but from the name and locale, I’m overwhelmingly expecting seafood. There are a few seafood dishes on the menu, just not as much as I’d expect. But the food is good and was prepared quickly. I’m hoping the food selection surpasses the great look of Nico’s.
Kailua Get One More Scion FR-S
Saw one more Scion FR-S in the Kailua area this morning. I saw a black one earlier, but this silver one is relatively new with temporary license plates.
Carly Rae Jepsen’s This Kiss
Following up Call Me Maybe is Carly Rae Jepsen’s This Kiss. Will this be the next hit favorited by Club 939 deejays?
Spotted Eye Eye Signs in Kailua
During their commute, folks in the Kailua area have probably seen these Eye Eye signs peppering the neighborhood. But what do these signs mean? Right now, these signs mean that Hawaii Five-0 is filming nearby!
Yep, McG could be taking down a bad guy. Danno could be booking’em. Chin Ho Kelly could be riding a Harley itching to bust out his shotgun (you notice Chin always has the shot gun), and Kono Kalakaua could be strutting around draped in Gem Parfait.
This morning the film crew must have had an early start. Yesterday, there were a few vehicles parked in the area (including the telltale Camaro). When driving by this morning, there were large tents already set up and many more cars and trailers parked in the normally barren field.
There were no sightings of the H50 cast or their hotness.
Chicken Checking Out Coffee
Here’s a chicken checking out the neighborhood Starbucks. Wonder if he ever made it inside before? I felt somewhat obliged to hold open the door for a fellow patron.
