I'm gonna write a children's book.

Went to the Festival of Books this past weekend and was amazed at how many people are making money off of children's books.  I picked up a book for "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" expecting for it to have some sort variation to the childhood rhyme....nope, no difference at all.  WTF?  All this person did differently was provide some stupid kid art in the book.  Now this person is making money off this sh*t?!  I'm gonna one-up these people and have a clever title instead.

-The Cat in the Hat is a Small Cat

-Green Eggs and Ham Served Only at Norms

-Twinkle Twinkle Little Star...I Think It's Just an Eye Booger

-The Very Hungry Caterpillar Lives in Ethiopia.

-Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do You See?...A Shotgun Barrel Pointed at Me!

-Everyone Poops on Orange County

-The Polar Express Derails

-How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Was Not Charged With a Felony!

Guess what's on sale at McDs?!

The almighty Filet-O-Fish...for all those observing Lent...or for those who want to spend $1.29!

Taco Bell - Pacific Shrimp Taco/Burrito Review

Since my main purpose of this trip was to order the Pacific Shrimp Taco, I went away from my "regular" Taco Bell order and also added a Chicken Quesadilla and a Beefy Crunchy Burrito.  

So let's break this Pacific Shrimp Taco down.  The ad claims "six succulent shrimp, marinated in spices, topped with crisp shredded lettuce, creamy avocado ranch and fiesta salsa, and served up in a taco."  I do my usual routine and open up every item to put TB Hot Sauce in it (the Hot Sauce has the best flavor out of all the different packets)- 1 packet for tacos/Meximelts; 2 packets for burritos.  Since the PST didn't look anything like it did in the picture, I made sure it had "six succulent shrimp."  Well, TB was true to their word and it did have "six shrimp," but in no way was it succulent.  I had to search for the last shrimp underneath the gooey mess of the other ingredients.  

Why don't they prepare food like they do in the ads?  This kind of reminds me of the movie "Falling Down" with Michael Douglas when he orders a burger and it looks nothing like the window ad  display...makes him go ape-shit, but that's another story.

Besides it not looking like the ad, the taste was merely "ok."  I'm glad I ordered it to say that I've tried it, but I probably wouldn't order it again because it's $2.79 for the taco, and $3.79 for the PS Burrito.  If this were on their $0.99 cent menu or priced at $1.49, like the Meximelt, then I might consider it again.  

By the way, I ordered the Beefy Crunchy Burrito (ground beef burrito with flaming-hot Cheetos) because it was only $0.99 cents.  I always try and make my Taco Bell meals run under $6 (including tax).

My Pacific Shrimp Taco

Taco Bell's picture of the PST

Hawaii - Sugoi Plate Lunch of the Month (March 2011)

Print out the special directly from their website and bring it in.

Sugoi Plate Lunch of the Month (March 2011).  Coupon expires March 31, 2011.

Hawaii - Sugoi

As stated on the Sugoi Restaurant website, the Japanese word, Sugoi, translates to "awesome" or "wow" and is an apt description for many of the flavors you'll encounter here.  Just steps away from Young's Fish Market, Sugoi Restaurant specializes in customized bento boxes and garlic chicken.  They also have variations of loco moco that will fill up that belly.  By the way, this place has ENORMOUS portions, so don't be afraid to order the "mini" plate lunch.  For a "healthier" alternative, you can substitute brown rice, and a side salad instead of the traditional mac-salad.

Sugoi Restaurant
1286 Kalani St Ste B-106
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 841-7984

Hawaii - Young's Fish Market

Young's Fish Market is a no-frills type of spot and almost has a cafeteria feel to it, but if you want to fill up that belly, this is the place to go.  I ordered the Combination Plate of Laulau and Kalua Pig.  My friend advised me to make sure I told them that it was for take out because 1) they tend to give you more, and 2) you probably won't finish it in one sitting...he wasn't kidding.  Of course, I also ordered some Ahi Shoyu Poke and haupia.  There's plenty of parking here and there some other good restaurants in the same plaza.  Don't plan on coming here after church because they're not open on Sundays.

Young's Fish Market
1286 Kalani St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 841-4885

Hawaii - Alicia's Market

I've only had the pleasure of entering this establishment once, but I'm so glad I did.  This place is a little mom-and-pop type grocery located in the Kalihi industrial area.  This place is known for their roast meat offerings and their abundant selection of poke.  I ordered their Ahi Limu Poke and WOW!  This stuff was amazing!  I'm glad I was able to stumble across this place on my last visit to the island.  Now I have another go-to spot.

Alicia's Market
267 Mokauea St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 841-1921