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Dole Plantation–Oahu, HI

Hawaii Oahu September 20, 2015 0 Comments

Tips in Visiting the Dole Plantation Having visited Oahu five times, we always by-passed this “tourist” destination. In our most recent trip we were in a gallery in Lahaina, Maui, when we were amazed at a photo of these surreal looking trees, known as the Rainbow Eucalyptus. They are also nicknamed the “painted trees.” There are several groves in Hawaii:…

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Saturday Farmer’s Market KCC–Honolulu, HI

Hawaii Oahu September 17, 2015 0 Comments

Tips on visiting this Farmers Market near Diamond Head Located on the road to Diamond Head by the Kapi’olani Community College, is the “Farmers Market,” more like an International Bazaar these days. Accommodating to several cultures, it is a fun time to people watch and grab some good food. There is free parking at the college. It does fill up,…

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Gordon Biersch Brewery–Honolulu

Hawaii Oahu September 14, 2015 0 Comments

A Special Place Located by the harbor point of the Aloha Tower complex, Gordon Biersch Restaurant has an incredible view of the harbor. We went on Sunday and were able to snag “free” parking. Aloha Tower complex is going through some major changes.   By contract, Gordon Biersch is allowed to stay where they are. It is an exceptional place…

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The Magic Oyster–Hutchinson Island/Jensen Beach

Florida Jensen Beach September 13, 2015 0 Comments

The Grouper Reuben is a 9.5 The Magic Oyster is located in the same plaza as “Strawberries Ice Cream” and Sunrise Surf Shop. It is a sister restaurant to Stuart’s Pawnbroker, the Black Marlin and the Palm City Grill. We were immediately impressed by the “seaside” motif of The Magic Oyster. The ambiance reflects the “island” atmosphere. The prices are…

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Cinco de Mayo–Jensen Beach, FL

Florida Jensen Beach September 3, 2015 0 Comments

“Tasty, tasty, ummmm so good”” I ran right into the house to start typing away on how good this restaurant is. More importantly, it is located in the heart of Jensen Beach, FL close  to where Publix is located. We have had the pleasure to have eaten at Cinco de Mayo twice. Both visits our experience was excellent. First, you are greeted with…

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Outback Steakhouse–Stuart, FL

Florida Stuart September 3, 2015 0 Comments

Once the best restaurant in town  Opening over ten years ago, this Outback was the most popular restaurant in town. Long waits could be expected, so was good food.Taking advantage of the “Outback Bowl special” for coconut shrimp brought us back in. We sat in the booth by the bar and unfortunately our service was spotty. Our bartender/server was more…

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