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After dining at Marujuu, Nat and I walked over to Via Gelato for dessert.
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| Mango Sticky Rice + Almond Cookie |
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| Fierce Chocolate + Cookies & Cream |
The gelato was rich and dense, and just so good. Via Gelato never disappoints!
September 24, 2026
Via Gelato
September 23, 2026
Roy's Ko Olina
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Roy's Ko Olina is a fave of mine. We’ve always had outstanding service there, and a recent visit only exemplified the service level there.
When our food arrived, everyone’s dishes were placed in front of them except for mine — I was given a salad, which I didn’t order. Turns out, the chicken sandwich I ordered was taking longer than expected, so they gave me a salad to eat while I waited for it.
Most other places would have just apologized for the wait — and that would've been totally fine with me, because keeping guests informed is key IMO, but the Roy's team took it a step further, and I really appreciated that gesture.
And we were doubly surprised at dessert! We ordered two desserts, and were given a third complimentary. Then when the bill came, our server said they took care of all the desserts!
When our food arrived, everyone’s dishes were placed in front of them except for mine — I was given a salad, which I didn’t order. Turns out, the chicken sandwich I ordered was taking longer than expected, so they gave me a salad to eat while I waited for it.
Most other places would have just apologized for the wait — and that would've been totally fine with me, because keeping guests informed is key IMO, but the Roy's team took it a step further, and I really appreciated that gesture.
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| Fried Chicken Sandwich |
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| Big Island Burger |
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| Ko Olina Club Sandwich |
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| Ko Olina Dragon Maki |
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| Chinatown Chicken Spring Rolls |
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| Island Fish & Chips |
And we were doubly surprised at dessert! We ordered two desserts, and were given a third complimentary. Then when the bill came, our server said they took care of all the desserts!
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| The Chocolate Soufflé |
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| Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet |
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Banana Bread Latte Crème Brûlée |
I never found out why, but I do know that I can always count on Roy’s Ko Olina for great food and service!
Roy's Ko Olina
92-1220 Ali'inui Drive
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 676-7697
September 22, 2026
Haleiwa Beach House
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The last time I went to Haleiwa Beach House was in 2019, and I commented that the service was painfully slow, and it would be a while before I returned again.
Well, I finally returned, and can happily say that service was so much better this time around.
Although the menu hasn't changed much over the decade it's been open, I like that my faves are still on the menu - the Kālua Pork Grilled Cheese and Beach House Fries.
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| Kālua Pork Grilled Cheese + a side of Beach House Fries |
It's comfort food, but elevated.
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| Beach House Loco Moco |
Haleiwa Beach House
62-540 Kamehameha Highway
Haleiwa, HI 96712
(808) 637-3435
September 21, 2026
Visit Alaska: Kincaid Park
We went to Kincaid Park primarily because I was hoping to see moose (it was mentioned frequently in forums and social media groups as a popular moose-sighting park). We didn't see any moose, but it was such a nice park to visit for easy hiking trails and pretty views.
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There are playgrounds, a soccer field, various lookout points, disc toss stations, and more.
Hopefully we can visit again one day when it's warmer so we can explore more of the park.
September 18, 2026
Club Pilates Mililani
When I heard Club Pilates was coming to Mililani, I knew I had to join! In the past I had driven to Haleiwa for pilates and Kapolei for yoga, but those distances were keeping me from being consistent with my workouts. Having a Club Pilates right in my neighborhood is incredibly convenient and having a membership is keeping me accountable.
Now that I have taken 12 classes, here is what | love. The instructors are friendly and great.
Some are tougher than others, but all want you to develop good form and succeed. I love the different types of classes and the people I meet in them. I love that we are all normal people showing up for ourselves. Anyone and everyone can benefit from pilates, which strengthens your core and improves posture. I am officially in my pilates era!
Coco's Cravings
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I was never really a fan of cinnamon rolls until Nat gave me a box of Cocobonz a few years ago.
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They are made with milk bread dough, so they are very light and fluffy. A cinnamon + brown sugar + butter mixture is incorporated throughout, with a butter cream cheese whip for that indulgent finish.
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Follow @cocoscravings808 on Instagram for her daily auctions and to find out where she'll be popping up!
Mad Pie
Madly Craving Pizza: Our First Visit to Mad Pie
It was Labor Day Monday, and my husband had a mad craving for pizza. The pizza place he really wanted to go to was closed on Mondays. So I did what I usually do when we need a Plan B—I started searching Yelp.
That’s how I came across Mad Pie in Kakaʻako. I had never been before, but the pictures looked good, so we decided to give it a try.
As soon as you walk in, you’re greeted by a display of pizzas and cannolis. And let me tell you, everything looked GOOD.
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It definitely got us excited to see what we were going to order.
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The boys immediately knew what they wanted—cheese pizza, of course. My husband went with the Spinach Garlic Tomato slice, and I ordered the Fungo, which came highly recommended. We also decided to get a Caesar salad to share.
The salad came out first, which was nice to snack on while we waited for our pizza slices to come out of the oven. The only thing I would change next time is asking for the dressing on the side. It was a little heavy on the dressing for my taste.
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Then the pizza arrived and we dove right in. The crust is made with sourdough, and it was exactly how I like my pizza crust: thin and crispy. The Fungo was delicious, and my husband was very happy with his choice too.
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Even the boys, who are pretty predictable when it comes to pizza, loved their cheese slices. And apparently, they loved my crust too because they kept asking for pieces of it!
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For dessert, I had my eye on the cannoli. I wanted to try the plain vanilla, so we ordered one to share. Well, the boys took one look in the box and decided they both wanted it, so they split it right down the middle and loved it.
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They were nice enough to let me have a small bite so I could taste it—and yep, delish! I may have to get my own next time.
I'm really glad we ended up trying Mad Pie. Would definitely recommend and would absolutely go back!
MAD PIE
516 KEAWE STREET
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