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Old November 6th, 2009, 06:27 AM   #31
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There is a waterfall that people climb to the top of and dive off. I want to say it's on the southern side of the island. I can't remember the name of it. It's about a two mile hike to the waterfall. It's very popular, someone surely knows the name of it. You can climb to a small point, a medium point, or the very top and jump off. I enjoyed it. It was a nice hike.
Theres one in Kailua, I don't know the name but I've been. Theres an intermediate jump of about 15ft, and a crazy jump where you have to climb up through the woods, hold on to a rope to safely get to the jumping spot, and then jump and hit a 10ft landing spot. It's probably 35ft jump. Is this the one you're talking about?

I almost mentioned it earlier... highly recommend if you're into that sort of thing.
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Old August 31st, 2010, 04:13 PM   #32
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Going back to Oahu this weekend for Labor Day weekend. Staying in Waikiki.....Anything new or worthwhile foodwise?

I'm thinking of going to Hakone...supposed to be good sushi buffett?

....tried to get reservations for Orchids on Sunday, booked.

On the agenda is Helenas as well as Hank's Haute Dogs...side street inn too...doing a day in the North Shore....going with my brother and parents...celebrating their anniversary, might do a good meal on sunday night (nothing fancy, just good food at a sit down restaurant).

....and as always, Dukes on Sunday afternoon.


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Old August 31st, 2010, 04:19 PM   #33
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also, where is a good place to get exotic tropical fruits, preferrably a farmers market type place or something!


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Old August 31st, 2010, 04:50 PM   #34
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best plate lunch on the island is ethel's on kalihi street.
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Old August 31st, 2010, 06:55 PM   #35
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Brunch at the Moana is a (distant) second to Orchids. The atmosphere is just as nice, though (pretty sure they have a harpist too, and their crab legs are more than adequate)

This is probably all comfort food from childhood (and won't make a solid meal), but there are some things that I think encapsulate hawaii (in a similar way to spam musubi):

Malasadas from Champions. I'm sure you've had Leonards' Malasadas, but Champions' are better. A lot better. More dough-y.

Cocoa puffs from Liliha Bakery. My parents have these in the car when they pick me up from the airport. There's just something about them.

Zippys' chili frank plates. Is it the classiest of places? No. But nothing is better at 3 AM after a night of drinking.


The omakase at zen shu (kapahulu, close to waikiki) is also really good. A family friend (yuji) is the head sushi chef/owner there, but he paid his dues at one of the biggest sushi chains for a long time. He'll blowtorch your shrimp, serve you monkfish liver sushi and just make sushi that you'd never order on your own but be thankful that he introduced to you.


I was just in town for two days (surprised my gf at her university graduation party) and I wish I was back there. Though, I will say--don't bother with brunch at the Prince.
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know any good spots for Meat Jun?

Also looking for some hawaiian bar soaps or artisinal objects that can be taken on a carryon bag...anyone have recos for that? kind of weird..but want something pineapple or coconut! i got those tourist trap cookies (shortbread ones) which were good...



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know any good spots for Meat Jun?

Also looking for some hawaiian bar soaps or artisinal objects that can be taken on a carryon bag...anyone have recos for that? kind of weird..but want something pineapple or coconut! i got those tourist trap cookies (shortbread ones) which were good...

Doesn't a souvenir from Leather Soul qualify??


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Old August 31st, 2010, 09:02 PM   #38
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Doesn't a souvenir from Leather Soul qualify??



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Old August 31st, 2010, 09:15 PM   #39
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what's the sales tax there nowadays. looking online it didn't look like they had one..swear it was pretty cheap....i'lll peep leather soul though.


hmmm....around 5%, which is half what i pay here.

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Unlike other states, rent, medical services and perishable foods are subject to the excise tax. Also, unlike other states, businesses may or may not show the tax separately on the receipt, as it is technically part of the selling price. 4.0% is charged at retail with an additional 0.5% surcharge in the City and County of Honolulu (for a total of 4.5% on Oahu sales), and 0.5% is charged on wholesale.[55] However, the state also allows "tax on tax" to be charged, which effectively means a customer can be billed as much as 4.166% (4.712% on Oahu). The exact dollar or percentage amount to be added must be quoted to customers within or along with the price. The 0.5% surcharge on Oahu was implemented to fund the new rail transport system.[56] The use of an excise tax means that tax-exempt non-profit organizations must pay the tax, unlike states where they are exempt from sales taxes.


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know any good spots for Meat Jun?

Soon's in salt lake. Kinda close to the airport
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nice. one of the few times I'll have a car down there. will check it!

one of my hawaiian buddies reco'd it too. we'll see whassup!


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Also looking for some hawaiian bar soaps or artisinal objects that can be taken on a carryon bag...anyone have recos for that? kind of weird..but want something pineapple or coconut! i got those tourist trap cookies (shortbread ones) which were good...
for soaps : http://www.lanikaibathandbody.com/
thats in kailua i believe
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thanks. probably going to go to Kailua, love lanikai beach.


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