First Friday

I haven't been to a First Friday in a while. The last time I went, it was getting a little too chaotic and crowded for me. But I went last night and it was great and even deemed to be one of the better ones by a few regular First Friday go'ers.

I mainly went to this First Friday to check out Pia of Soozou at her etown studio. Ran into Janice and her fiance! Please check out Janice' at her restaurant, Ha Long Noodle House in Kalihi. I recommend her vermicelli!







Checked out Contrast/Hurley's AntiCanvas at SOHO. Ran into Aaron/Honozooloo; Here's his submission for the Anti Canvas below. The mannequins used were hilarious, Macys style.




Grabbed pizza and beer at JJ Dolans. I liked our waitress there. Down to earth, no frills, makes sure we've got what we need. Checked out Roberta Oaks but they weren't too receptive. Lots of fun live music and entertainment on the sidewalks from Capoeira to Christmas carols to some music Jen called "dark" and I called "haunting". I wish I knew who that band was.

Farmers Markets

Recently I made my first visit to the KCC Farmers Market. I've always wanted to go! We went a little late, which I think was a good thing. The parking lot was full but emptying. It looked like a carnival!

The line for the Fried Green Tomatoes was wrapped around its booth. I got a cheese/tomato/pesto pizza for $6! Had I known the price I probably wouldn't have gotten it. But it was in fact very good!

My cousin bought this beautiful hybridized orchid. It is so gorgeous and the colors are amazing, nothing I've ever seen before.


At the time of closing, around 1 or 1:30pm, the Fried Green Tomato line died down so we jumped at the chance to try. We got the 2nd to the last batch before the cute lady and fella closed up shop, cleaned up their pans of grease and both lit up a cigarette. They were seriously jamming! What a gold mine.


Another interesting thing we tasted was fish-less poke. The fella used taro in place of fish and it really did taste just like poke. So amazing and unexpected.

Then last weekend we hit up the Haleiwa Farmers Market. More my speed, for sure. It's just the right size with all unique fare, no duplicates. In addition to food there was glass art, jewelry, leather clothing, leather shoes....Really neat and unique stuff. And live music!

I ate a veggie crepe made by two adorable French boys. Very filling, fresh, yum..



The pa'iai (spelling?) from this Fish & Poi stand was amazing! And another plus, the poi pounder totally rocks just a malo. Love that. He is very entertaining too.


After, we headed over to the Haleiwa Beach Park beach. I never knew there was a beach tucked away behind the park. I took a nap..


We stopped in Haleiwa at the truck stand area, across from McD's. Ordered from Opal Thai Food..


And waited 40 minutes for the food..Oh my it was quite a wait!

Apartm3nt 2 for 1

A 2 for 1 on Star 101.9's website. Pay $25, get a $50 coupon. Here's the link to the webpage.

Denomination: $25.00
How many deals can I purchase? 1
Can certificate be used for alcohol? YES
Can be used at other locations? NO
Cash back for unused portion? NO
Face value of certificate must be used at time of visit.
No cash value.
One per table
ONE CERTIFICATE PER PERSON PER DAY.
CAN NOT COMBINE WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS.
LIMIT ONE PER VISIT.

You will receive 2 - $25 certificates for $25!

Shits & Giggles

I would like to share some websites/blogs that make my day. They fall under my "Shits and Giggles" folder in my Google Reader. Sometimes I laugh hard and hopelessly, and it feels so good. So here:

EngrishFunny.com
FAILblog.org
Hawtness.com
UgliestTattoos.com

CharleyWorld

And with all due respect to Charles Memminger: I realize it might be odd to throw his website into this mix but I love his wit and I find myself LOL'ing when I read his stuff. So that is why he is in the same category.

Paula was right..

He.Me
Black.White
Day.Night
Potayto.Potahto



We are approaching 6 years. And yes, that would be my no-meat on the left.