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This post is bittersweet because I finally got experience the great food at ELEVEN HNL, but found out they’re closing tomorrow Sunday October 18, 2026.

We got the

1) HAMACHI CARPACCIO: local heart of palm, Hamakua tomato, yuzu kosho, ginger, nori tsukudani, scallion wasabi oil, micro herbs.

2) HOKKAIDO SCALLOPS: avocado, tomato jam, crispy parmesan, bubu a rare, pea tendril.

3) SAKE CURED SALMON: coriander cream cheese, pickled cucumber, radish, micro herbs, everything seasoning, pumpernickel.

4) PROSCIUTTO & ASPARAGUS: soft egg, Boursin cheese, flaky salt, cracked black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, brioche.

Washed it all down with a bottle of NICOLAS POTEL BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR, BURGUNDY, FRANCE.

Wished I learned about the greatness that is ELEVEN HNL before today, but I’m glad I got to experience it before they fade to black. taken in Eleven HNL by @teflontad

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One of the best purchases I made in a while, a LARGE LOLA BLANKET in CREAMY CLOUD. It measures 60”x72” and is extremely soft and smooth.

Lola Blankets was founded by brothers Tommy and Will Higham in honor of their mother, Amy. Through years of living with breast cancer and enduring its treatments, Amy found comfort in her soft, faux fur blanket—which also became a comfort to her entire family. Prior to Amy’s passing, she gave each of her children their own blanket, just like hers, to bring comfort and love when she could no longer be there. To honor their mom and her love for them, Tommy and Will founded Lola Blankets in 2021 with the purpose of bringing life-changing comfort and innovative design to the world. taken in Oahu Life by @teflontad

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2 days ago

Stopped by TANIOKA’S SEAFOOD AND CATERING in Waipahu and picked up a few of my favorites.

Got the GARLIC CHICKEN, VEGETABLE TEMPURA, TAMAGO and a couple of MUSUBIS. taken in Tanioka's Seafoods and Catering by @teflontad

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3 days ago

Was getting an oil change at 808 Automotive in Waipahu and decided to get breakfast. Was walking to Elena’s but the sign in the window of the JACK IN THE BOX caught my eye. Didn’t know they had a PORTUGUESE SAUSAGE, EGG AND FRIED RICE special. Gave it a try and was pleasantly surprised, much better than McDonald’s offering! taken in Jack in the Box by @teflontad

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4 days ago

Checked out SUSHI SKY on Kalakaua Ave and it’s a sushi and show experience. 1,2) CRAB SHOOTER 3) PAPAYA SHIRAAE 4) MACKEREL BO-SUSHI 5) IKA 6) Blue Fin Tuna presentation 7) SEARED TORO 8) ZUKE MAGURO 9) UNI CHAWANMUSHI 10) HORSE MACKEREL 11, 12) WASHUGYU BEEF with GOLD FLAKE AND DUST 12, 13, 14) SCALLOP SOMEN with BUBBLE 15) AMAEBI 16) KINMEIDAI 17, 18) TORO & TAKUAN TOAST with CAVIAR 19) GYUDON ROLL 20) TAMAGO. It was definitely a unique experience! taken in Kalakaua Avenue by @teflontad

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5 days ago

Miss Dave Newman’s great cocktails when he used to own PINT+JIGGER at both locations. So, when I heard he was doing a pop up at LADY ELAINE in the Manoa Marketplace of course I had to gather up the troops and experience his fantastic cocktails again!

Got a LEFT HAND, my favorite cocktail right now. taken in Manoa Marketplace by @teflontad

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10 days ago

First time trying HOKKAIDO RAMEN BONBORI at Midtown Eats inside the The Park on Keeamoku. Tried the SHOYU RAMEN with bran noodles, seasoned egg, kitajima pork low temperature cooked chash and ginger foam. Under the supervision of “Team Tokuichi,” Chef Ishii from the Michelin-starred restaurant Le Musée and manager Kiyane present an innovative “Ramen” that combines Italian and French cuisine. Featuring a clear broth that extracts the umami of the ingredients without using chemical seasonings, it is characterized by a fragrant “air” made with ginger and kombu. The custom-made bran noodles from Asahikawa Sudo Seimen highlight the rich flavor and excellent texture of wheat. taken in The Park on Keeaumoku by @teflontad

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11 days ago

Can’t go wrong with the food at 8 FAT FAT 8, Chinese comfort food at its finest! We got the CHOPPED STEAK CAKE NOODLE, SPECIAL CHICKEN and LUP CHEONG FRIED RICE. Just posting about their food is making me hungry for it again. taken in 8 Fat Fat 8 Bar & Grille by @teflontad

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12 days ago

Glad I got to experience MORIO’S SUSHI again. A more scaled back operation inside of BACK TO VEGAS in Kalihi, but still the same great quality at great prices. We got MIRUGAI, OTORO, EBI, UNAGI and a few other nigiri I forgot to take pictures of. I’m over the moon that Motio has Mirugai because that’s my favorite! taken in Morio Sushi by @teflontad

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14 days ago

First time trying the pizza at SIDEQUEST and it won’t be the last! Got the PIZZA WITH EGG TAVERN CRUST PIZZA: mushrooms, onions, soppressata, garlic, truffle oil and egg yolk. Also got some BUFFALO CHICKEN BITES. Great food and great drinks! taken in Sidequest by @teflontad

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18 days ago

One of our go-to orders at MIDTOWN EATS. The 20 piece CRISPY CHICKEN WINGS, half plain and half with Yang Nyeom sauce from SOUL CHICKEN. by @teflontad

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