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Dining Review: 5-Star Big Island On A Budget

Aug 15, 2010 No Comments by Rob

I rarely do restaurant reviews. The main reason is that even though I try restaurants around the state regularly, there simply aren’t many that I feel moved to write about.
We had a five star dining experience last week on the Big Island, however, that won’t completely blow your budget. It’s The CanoeHouse at the [...]

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Sophisticated Review Fraud Hits TripAdvisor

Feb 16, 2010 17 Comments by Jeff

Consumer beware.
Hospitality marketing firms are promoting their ability to concoct systematic fake reviews to improve a hotel’s rating and lambaste the competitors.  Consumers, however, are poised to be hurt the worst.
Can you spot these fake reviews?
I assert, definitely not.
The wide-spread belief that real reviews can be sorted from the bogus is rapidly changing through more [...]

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Tea at 1024 in Honolulu

Apr 25, 2009 No Comments by Rob

Alice Walker said that, “tea to the English is really a picnic indoors.”  We felt the same way after visiting Honolulu’s Tea at 1024.
The bright airy tearoom in historic Chinatown had a festive atmosphere from the moment we walked in.  We were invited to select our teacup and saucer and a hat to wear from [...]

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Mariposa Restaurant, Honolulu

Jan 15, 2009 No Comments by Rob

Our top dining pick at Ala Moana Shopping Center is the Mariposa.  It’s located on the third level of Neiman Marcus.  We recently had a most pleasant and reasonable lunch there for under twenty dollars per person.
The location is incredible; upstairs and ocean side in the center of the mall.  It’s a large restaurant with [...]

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Park Shore Waikiki Hotel Surprise

Jan 09, 2009 4 Comments by Rob

I have a new and perhaps surprising favorite on the Waikiki Strip after my recent six night stay.  It’s Aqua’s Park Shore Waikiki Hotel.  This is my pick for best views and location in the moderately priced category.
Just look at the view from my spacious oceanfront lanai.  With a view like this, who cares about [...]

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Jimbo’s: Our Favorite Honolulu Noodle Shop

Dec 17, 2008 No Comments by Rob

For under twelve dollars, I enjoyed this hearty bowl of Udon noodles tonight at Jimbo’s in Honolulu.  This local style eatery has been a favorite of mine for years.  It’s not easy to find, tucked 50 feet back from the sidewalk on King Street, but definitely worth the effort.
Their homemade Udon noodles are always done [...]

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