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This is a very efficient landscape company that determines which trees are salvageable (diagnosis...
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This is a very efficient landscape company that determines which trees are salvageable (diagnosis and tree hazard assessment) and cuts down/trims the trees that aren’t. The employees are very knowledgeable about landscape architecture and can tell you where trees would be most beneficial (they’ll even tell you how to improve the value of your property), etc. They also provide certified arborist consultations. They also work very quickly to remove the debris, and their rates are reasonable. This is not a company to go to if you want to have your lawns trimmed once a week or the like (bit too pricey); however, I definitely recommend them if you’re planning something bigger and would like structural and ornamental pruning. They have plenty of experience (since 1968) to do a great job.
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Echoing the sentiments of my friends (who are very much into magic), Zuke’s Magic & Jokes is...
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Echoing the sentiments of my friends (who are very much into magic), Zuke’s Magic & Jokes is easily the best magic store on the island. Their variety of magic items and tricks is unsurpassed on the island – they carry trick hats, trick cards, magic wands, and other cool magic tricks. There are many magic tricks that are easy enough for kids to do, too (and they make good gifts). The store is pretty small, however, and it may be hard to find. It is in the middle of a residential neighborhood and there is no formal parking for the store (only street parking). This, of course, should not stop you from checking this neat magic store out!
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Baja Tacos
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Restaurants
Honolulu,
Hawaii 96801
(808) 737-5893
When I have a craving for Mexican food I look nowhere else than Baja Tacos. It's a small locally...
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When I have a craving for Mexican food I look nowhere else than Baja Tacos. It's a small locally owned restaurant in Kaimuki. They pride themselves at providing authentic Mexican food. The soft tacos are superb. I also highly recommend the burritos (not your typical "Taco Bell" type burrito). The taquitos however are a bit expensive for what you get.
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Boulevard Saimin
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Restaurants
1425 Dillingham Boulevard
Honolulu,
Hawaii 96801
(808) 841-7233
Boulevard Saimin is one of those great local-style restaurants where the air conditioning doesn’t...
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Boulevard Saimin is one of those great local-style restaurants where the air conditioning doesn’t quite work right and parking is tight, but the tasty soup with the thin noodles make it all worth it.
The restaurant is located on Dillingham in Kailhi. No, you don’t HAVE to order saimin (but you should). A variety of local favorites are also offered such as spam and eggs, hamburgers (with a great secret sauce), and the ever-popular cone sushi.
Tip: if you want to order cone sushi, let the waiter/waitress know when they seat you so they can put it on reserve. On at least one occasion, I didn’t reserve my cone sushi (because there seemed to be a lot left) but by the time I ordered, they were all spoken for.
Boulevard Saimin doesn't accept credit cards, but since almost everything is relatively inexpensive (a large saimin is under five bucks), that's an insignificant inconvenience.
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Karen's Kitchen
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Restaurants
614 Cooke St
Honolulu,
Hawaii 96801
(808) 597-8195
Right in the heart of Honolulu
Right in the heart of Honolulu
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Hawaii State Library
Category:
Civic & Community
478 South King St.
Honolulu,
Hawaii 96801
(808) 586-3617
The front lawn of the library is beatiful with lots of large trees. As you enter the library, you...
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The front lawn of the library is beatiful with lots of large trees. As you enter the library, you are struck by how huge and quiet it is. There are tons of books to choose from, they provide storytelling for children at certain times on certain days, and there are so many places to just sit and read.
There is even an outdoor area inside the library where you can sit in the sun and just read without leaving the library. This alone makes for a very relaxing and peaceful place to read and just get away for a little while.
The librarians are also very helpful, which is a necessity since the library is so big and it can be easy to get lost if you are new here.
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Char Siu House
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Food & Dining
1134 Maunakea St
Honolulu,
Hawaii 96801
(808) .53-6.1588
This place is relatively new, open for about a year. What I love about it (besides the fact that...
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This place is relatively new, open for about a year. What I love about it (besides the fact that they have the best char siu) is that it looks nice new and clean. I like that they put some effort into making the place not look like a sanitation disaster, proving that there is at least ONE meat market in Chinatown that doesn't have to look disgustingly gross. I'm Chinese, and I have to say, sometimes it's an embarrassment to me to look at these stereotypically horrendous holes-in-the-wall that pass for eateries. Anyway, enough about the insults to my ethnic sensibilities...this is DA BEST char siu and I think the secret's out--I'm starting to have to wait in lines! Oh well...
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Beach Boy Hale
Category:
Education & Instruction
2161 Kalia Road Beachfront
Honolulu,
Hawaii 96801
(808) 922-2999
We took our first surfing lesson here. The guys were really laid-back and accomodating: we showed...
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We took our first surfing lesson here. The guys were really laid-back and accomodating: we showed up at 4pm and tentatively asked if they'd be ok to give a lesson sometime... Within 5 minutes they put us in rashguards (GREAT idea!!!), gave us the boards, and after 3-minute (on the sand) lesson we were in the water.
They explained everything so well, and were helping along great (they find a wave for you, and push you into it, so that you almost don't have to paddle at all) - I was standing up on the board by my second try! After that, it was a breeze - I was learning to go faster or slower on the board, and not to fall at the end of the ride :)
In the end, since there were just 2 of us at the lesson, they just gave us all the pictures for the price they usually charge from 1 person.
Great instructors, and nice people! Highly, highly recommended!
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XO Seafood Restaurant
Category:
Food & Dining
1718 Kapiolani Blvd.
Honolulu,
Hawaii 96801
(808) 942-2020/808721
XO Seafood Restaurant on Kapiolani across from the Convention Center has gotten some pretty good...
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XO Seafood Restaurant on Kapiolani across from the Convention Center has gotten some pretty good reviews, but I never got to actually try them until yesterday. It was pretty slow for lunch, but that meant really nice, relaxed service (but not too slow). And the food was great--the soup of the day was a pork barley soup that was surprisingly good (I'm not always a huge fan of soups)--savory with just a hint of sweetness and not greasy at all. We had the lunch specials, which are reasonably priced and include the soup, rice, tea, side veggie and your entree. I should've asked in the beginning, but didn't think to until we were done, but the owner said their specialties were pork osso buco, three cheese shrimp and a unique sounding kind of curry (I can't remember exactly what it was). He said the specialties are the ones on the picture menu, not the the typed one. I can't wait to go back and try them!
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Kali's Nail Supply
Category:
Beauty Salons
547 Halekauwila St
Honolulu,
Hawaii 96813
(808) 585-8788
If you need more than your average polish, go to Kali's. If you can't find it here, then you...
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If you need more than your average polish, go to Kali's. If you can't find it here, then you don't really need it. I know, it's a little cliche, but it's true. They have EVERYTHING here! Head on over and just browse. You'll be amazed by what you find.
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