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HAMURA SAIMIN

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 by SUPPORT LOCAL

Hamuras is a local and visitor’s favorite on the saimin circuit. From the front door, open kitchen to the community style seating, this place does not lack your typical hole-in-the-wall attributes, they’re star quality with a dense dosage of authenticity. It starts off from Aunty selecting the bowl to go with what you ordered, then you tell her if you want side-orders of BBQ beef, chicken or shrimp. Nothing is written down which is crazy ’cause I was wondering how she forgot my shrimp order, but she remembered to charge me for it. Haha. As far as taste-bud fulfillment: Super Ono! Side of hot mustard & shoyu for my large special. The fam added some Diamond Head soda. Game over. if you’re ever on Kaua’i and have a chance to find this Lihue staple, you will definitely not be disappointed. “Hamura’s was awarded [2006] the James Beard Award for the most authentic ethnic food in the United States.” (via Trip Advisor)

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BIRDS OF PARADISE

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009 by FITTED

Releasing this Saturday, May 16th. Without a doubt in the world, Hawaii has some of the most beautiful and exotic women on Earth. While some may argue this statement, we’ll counter-attack that argument with this: Our state is comprised of some of the most diverse ethnic nationalities / backgrounds in the World, and with decades of cross ethnic marriages, has in turn delivered us our beautiful, exotic wahine. To honor our stunning and ravishing women, we’ve put together a shirt titled Birds Of Paradise, the word “bird” meaning girls or women in “slangular” terms.

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Tags: Birds, Chicks, Hawaii, Local, Paradise, Wahine
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LET’S KAU KAU!

Monday, May 11th, 2009 by FITTED

Releasing tomorrow, May 12th. We all know North Shore has some of the best country scenery, besides the East and West side; and everyone knows that we have the best surfing, bar none. It’s a testament to the real, untouched Hawai’i and definitely not as nearly over developed as it is in town. Almost everywhere you look, you can reach out & touch a piece of the old Hawai’i: from the historical scenery in old Haleiwa to the plantation fields sprawled across the many acres that covers the North Shore. Hidden amongst the many surf and trinket shops are some of the most amazing eateries. One of these being Storto’s Deli located at 66-215 Kamehameha Hwy. Many of their sandwiches correlate with the many major surf breaks scattered across the North Shore, which is why it holds such a deep seeded history in the surfing community ’til this day. Plus, the sandwiches are like no other. Don’t believe us? Try it out for yourself, and if you don’t plan on driving out to that side of the island any time soon, they’re opening their first town location this Friday in Kaimuki at 3184 Waialae Ave. Read the Advertiser’s article right here.

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Tags: Deli, Hawaii, Local, North Shore, Sandwiches, Surfing
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WAIKANE STORE

Friday, May 8th, 2009 by SUPPORT LOCAL

The Waikane store has been in business and flourishing for nearly 110 years, and still going strong. A part of their house was actually converted into a store front, which makes it all the more unique, and local. Little spots like this make my mouth water every time I think of it. Driving on the Eastside (Beastside) is a beautiful thing. But to know the spots, one has to grow up around it. You might have passed this 1000 times on the long drive to the North Shore. But if you want some unreal pupu’s (snacks), you gotta stop by and scoop some of their infamous mochiko chicken and sushi (famous in these parts). Add some shrimp fritters, game over! If you’re with the kids, pick up a couple grab bags (liquor store specials), candy, li hing mui or Diamond Head soda (classics).

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Tags: Hawaii, Local, Ono, Store, Waikane
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