Eating Kalihi, old-style

WERUreo coco puffs, coco puffs: u know i never used to like them, always thot they were over-the-top rich. then i got a whole box as a mahalo gift, gave away half and froze the rest. freezing helps cut down the richness, and by the time i gnaw my way to the chantilly, it's back to its melty, buttery self.

p.s. i think u need to come home more than 1x a yr ;)

nonstopmari Believe me, I would love to be able to afford to go home multiple times a year or even move back. Some day hopefully! For now, I need to live vicariously through Nonstop Honolulu!

Cat what were ur faves growing up?

Melissa808 i think i saw those ppl. they had their poke bowls spread out on the hood of their truck and were standing ard it scarfing.

lihinggirl don't forget the haupia! still debating which places to include in part 2...

nonstopmarilihinggirl Only two parts? You can write a "War and Peace" sized novel on the old time eateries that in the Kalihi Ahupua`a. School Street, Waiakamilo Boulevard, Dillingham Boulevard, Kalihi and Mokauea Streets. Got choke old time eateries in this old neighborhood.

harrycovairlihinggirl u're right, of course. i thot i'd finished reporting part 2, only to find i now have a part 3. gotta close the book after that and move on!

lihinggirl Also try the Scallop Mayonnaise Poke with Tobikko. One of my faves.

snow u ARE lucky! any trip to kalihi or even thru it from the airport, my mind is racing: what's the nearest fave, what's open, where haven't i been in a while... too many choices!

MyongChoi i know, kalihi is one of the richest neighborhoods for old-time eats. i'm working on eating kalihi part 2, and then will move on to other old neighborhoods.

DianeSeo don't forget to sample the diff poke. go hungry so u pick up extras like boiled peanuts and haupia.

DianeSeo nonstopmari Maybe you shouldn't go into Alicia's hungry. Too many choices.

When you go there, try not to wear Michigan State Spartan attire.

harrycovair no prob abt wearing spartan. i'm a northwestern wildcat. so isDianeSeo :D

DianeSeo the roast pork!!

Annoddah_Dave some do! haili's, waiahole poi factory come to mind.

AD, u haven't been to helena's since they moved to school street? omg, go catch up :>

turkfontaine me too, i love the stories and the history they reflect.

nonstopmari have a look at Gaye Chan's site, downwindproductions.com sometime. Gaye is the head of Art/Photo Dept at UHM. she's also behind those wire recycle cages that have sprung up on the windward side. when she's not smashing the powers that be she is making the most beautiful photographs and photographic art i've ever seen.

turkfontaine i will ck it out. just wanted to say i've heard of gaye chan, not only as a longtime artist and activist but also as a sustainable foodie.