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Shave ice: What I’m eating this summer

Top 10 lists aside, here’s what I’m eating to beat the heat


Thanks to global warming, the Hawaii summer heat seems to be getting increasingly oppressive each year. Coupled with the humidity that washes over us in September and October, it’s no wonder that I’m constantly obsessing over shave ice.

I’ve already done a Top 10 shave ice list, then a list of top picks of new styles of shave ice. In both cases, I listed places I liked, but considered fan favorites, as well. This time, I thought I’d just show you what **I’M** eating this summer. I’m a townie, so although I love Baldwin’s lemon peel shave ice, you won’t find me driving out of my way to Waimalu for it. And I like a generous pour of syrup with good service, so you won’t find me going to… a couple of other places. If you want to ogle your favorites, you can click the previous links, but these are the spots you’ll likely find me, trying to cool off.

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Ailana

It's no secret that I love Ailana. They make their own syrups, many with real fruit, and pour them generously over large mounds of fine ice.

Ailana Shave Ice
1430 Kona St.
808-955-8881
ailanashaveice.com

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M 64 pts

Hello Melissa, Great list, lots of places I never tried.

Melissa808 268 pts moderator

 M hope to see you at one of them!

guavarose 5 pts

Sigh...I want to some shave ice now! I used to order only strawberry syrup too, but now I'm branching out to root beer with vanilla ice cream. I've been wanting to try Frost City for while now, after seeing so many pictures. Thanks for the pictures, now I have a list of places to hit when I'm in town.

Melissa808 268 pts moderator

 guavarose I'm into Lime or Lemon with Lime. Tastes like green river!

bettydalycity 20 pts

Wonder if that little grocery store up Liliha St. and Alewa Ht. still there?  That time sold shaved ice also.

In San Francisco it not easy to find Island Style shaved ice any where.  I ask a Taiwanese shop in the city and they said it sound so plain and boring to them.  So I settle for a slurppie at 7-11 instead. It nearest to shaved ice.

lihinggirl 40 pts

 bettydalycity John's Store! Ah..all the memories of visiting there small kid time. Not sure if it's still there - http://www.yelp.com/biz/johns-groceries-honolulu?sort_by=date_desc I used to buy snacks there, but haven't triedtheir shave ice yet. *drool* shimazu! even though it smells stinky, i like their durian flavor! cc nonstopmari 

Melissa808 268 pts moderator

 lihinggirl  bettydalycity  nonstopmari John's Store is still there!

Annoddah_Dave 81 pts

Delicate Blossom:  I am a traditionalist, I prefer mine with just syrup without all the other toppings available.  I do like it occasionally with vanilla ice cream.  Also, I usually only order strawberry syrup.  Boring, yeah?

Melissa808 268 pts moderator

 Annoddah_Dave I used to be like that! But then I got brave.....

MyongChoi 80 pts

You haven't tried Bee's Desserts in 99 Ranch yet? Good stuff!

Melissa808 268 pts moderator

 MyongChoi oh yes!! I did! But that's kind of out of my way. 

MyongChoi 80 pts

 Melissa808

Closer than Pearlridge! LOL 

About Melissa Chang

Melissa has more than 20 years’ experience in marketing and public relations. She is currently a freelance writer and independent marketing consultant, specializing in social media. 

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