Brunch at ARVO Cafe
Located in SALT at our Kaka’ako, ARVO Cafe is one of the most talked about coffee shops on Oahu! They are known for their tasty food and their instagram-able decor. Not only do they sell coffee, teas, juices, and toast, but they also sell plants and succulents to spice up your own home decor. There is also a DIY plant station inside the shop where you are able to customize the item you want to take home. You can pick out the plant, the vessel, and the fillings! You will charged separately for each item used. Menu Items ARVO Cafe offers a wide variety of lattes, teas, and coffee. The…
Oahu’s Must-Try Malasadas
If you ask any local what they recommend eating on Oahu, one of the items on their list will be malasadas. They have a unique airy, yet crispy, texture. This texture and their sweetness makes them one of the most popular deserts in Hawaii. As such, it is a must-try food on Oahu. Malasadas are a dessert of Portuguese origin. Essentially, they are yeast donuts without the hole. They are also coated in sugar. They are airier and also have a slightly eggier taste than their donut counterparts. The plain, sugar-coated malasada is the original flavor. However, many bakeries offer unique flavor variations like custard filled, poi, and haupia malasadas.…
Best Shave Ice Locations on Oahu
To visitors and locals alike, shave ice (not “shaved” ice) is a Hawaii staple. It is a cool, refreshing snack on those hot Hawaii days. All shops have a set of standard creations, but if you don’t want any of those, you have the option to create your own using the flavors they have available. Many shave ice shops offer a wide variety of flavors, whether it be vanilla to mango to root beer, you are sure to find a flavor combination you love! Here’s a few of the most popular locations. Waiola Shave Ice They have the finest ice shavings of all the shops, which has a very smooth…
3 Popular Oahu North Shore Shrimp Trucks
The North Shore has long been the center for aquaculture on Oahu. Even today you can see numerous fish and shrimp farms driving up Kamehameha Highway. As a result, many Oahu North Shore shrimp trucks have been established. Many of which offer a variety of menu options with mouthwatering flavors, but all offer the basic garlic & butter option as well as the hot & spicy shrimp. Since there are so many options, I will detail a few of the trucks I have tried. Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck Giovanni’s began serving shrimp in 1993. Since then, it has become one of the most popular destinations for visitors. “Hawaii 2009 87: shrimp…
