After my family arrived, we spent a couple hours on the beach and then had dinner at one of the restaurant on my bucket list 12th Avenue Grill. It was delicious!

“The Tourist Trap”

Shinsato Pork Belly Confit

Special of the Day

Mac and Cheese

Local Vanilla & Orange Braised Big Island Beef Cheeks

Big Island Nutmeg-House Smoked Salt Steamed Hawaiian Kampachi

And of course I had to make routine trip to Bubbies.

Multiple Orgasm Ice Cream Cake

The next day we spent the day exploring some of my favorite spots around the island. First we got malasadas from Leonard’s Bakery.

After going to the Swap Meet at Aloha Stadium and visited Pearl Harbor.

We also visited the Dole Plantation and grabbed some Dole Whip. Afterwards we visited my favorite shrimp truck (Romy’s) to grab a garlic shrimp combo.

We also visited Waimea Beach Park (my sister jumped off the big rock for the first, I’ve already had my share!).

At the end of the day we ate at Holoholo.

 

Sweet Sake Braised BBQ Brisket

Deep Fried Pork Ribs

Hot Sushi Tower

Big food and beach days. More sightseeing and luaus to come!