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Cultivate Thought Cultivate Compassion
Cultivate Yourself
Learn how the choices you make about the way to play a scene affect the interpretation. ‘Staging’ doesn’t just mean the set or stage itself; it’s everything you do onstage to bring the drama to life. Come see how alternate staging, cutting, and acting affect the meaning in a piece.
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6 // Mixed Plate 8 // Foreign Experiences 12 // Many Rivers, One Ocean 16 // Student vs. Scholarship 17 // Campus Voices 18 // #luckyweliveHIking 20 // Perfect Pineapple Party 24 // 12 Travel Tips 26 // Comics 27 // Kawaii Kon 30 // 24 Hours of Netflix 32 // The Year of RPG 34 // Behind the Seams: Shiloh Qalo 38 // What’s Trending: Swimwear 40 // Recipes: Summer Salads 42 // Off the Eaten Path: Breakfast of Champs 46 // Student Showcase
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t the beginning of my POLS 430 course last semester, the professor posed a question: “what is the truth quest?” having prompted several blank and confused stares, he rephrased the question: “what is the purpose of life?” As expected, he received many different responses because of the absence of an objective answer; no one’s experiences are exactly the same. Each person values different things and these values change as we live our lives. Trying something new or pursuing a passion supplementary to education encourages an individual to grow and acquire knowledge not found in textbooks. The experiences from these pursuits embody the truth quest and the possibility that the journey is really more important than the final destination. For this issue of Ka Mana‘o, we kept that idea in mind, with the goal being to stimulate all senses. From spiritual ceremonies to indulgent dining, each piece is, in some way, relatable to summer, and each can represent one of many answers to
the truth quest. A large part of living a good life is about the experiences we have and share with others, and summer is as good a time as any to find the ones that are truly noteworthy.
by Chance Nakazato illustration by Lily Chan
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A COMPILATION OF RANDOM FACTS & OPINIONS BY KA MANAʼO STAFF ILLUSTRATIONS BY TRINA SISOMVANG
SUMMER 2016 Fanfiction Writing takes time, creativity, and feedback. Fanfiction—writing based on existing works—helps with the writing process by letting writers write often with little to no consequence. Fanfiction holds an appeal to anonymity, though it has been derided as a lazy form of writing—known for bad storytelling and grammatical errors due to writers either being too young to know better or too naïve of the finer points of grammar. Authors can learn how to deal with both positive and negative criticism, as well as improve their writing habits. New writers can learn how to meet deadlines, do research, and be more productive from writing fanfiction. Eventually, these writers can use the lessons learned from writing fanfiction to transition into bigger projects. Fanfiction is not the end for new writers; it’s just the first step.
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Along a coast where a river or bay empties out into the ocean, a rare phenomenon known as tidal bores can occur. Tidal bores while relatively rare—and sometimes dangerous—can offer an opportunity to river surf. Bores have two distinguishing features: one is the intense turbulence and violent mixing of water when the bore takes shape, and the second is the deep rumbling of the tidal formation. They can take on several forms, ranging from a single breaking wave, to what are called undular bores—consistent wavefronts subsequently followed by a group of smaller waves known as whelps. Comprising of a single wave—or multiple waves— bores can travel against the current of rivers or bays. In places like France (River Seine), Canada (Petitcodiac River) and China (Qiantang River) tidal bores halted shipping lanes, tore through vegetation and swept over lookout points engulfing residents in the strong current.
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Miitomo Nintendo launched their first mobile app, Miitomo, at the end of March, and it has been met with great reception. Some have likened this app to an earlier Nintendo 3DS release by the name of Tomodachi Life — the biggest difference being the absence of a price tag. This free app allows users to create Miis and interact with friends’ Miis, similar to Tomodachi Life. Through Mii interaction, players may get to know each other through questions about their interests and recent events in their lives. The answers may be relayed to mutual friends and their Miis, and those friends, in turn, can like and respond to answers. Users may add friends through the face-to-face function or linking their Miitomo accounts to either Facebook or Twitter. Aside from answering questions, users can customize their Miis by spending in-game coins on clothing or playing a game of Miitomo Drop to win themed, limited-time pieces. Also, a photo booth function in the app called Miifoto allows users to create photos of their Miis with other users’ Miis, complete with poses and expressions, as well as custom backgrounds and text.
A company in Japan offers trips and tours for $55 or less but there’s a catch: it’s only for stuffed animals. For $35 to $55 plus shipping, Unagi Travel will take their clients’ stuffed animals around Japan and post photos of the trip through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The agency offers four trip packages: Tokyo cherry blossom viewing, a three-day trip to Sado Island in the Niigata Prefecture, a tour of Kamakura and a tour of Tokyo. This service has been covered by organizations like the Huffington Post, Kotaku and Forbes. “Living vicariously through inanimate objects actually makes you feel like you’re on a vacation yourself,” Roadtrippers wrote for Huffington Post
Volcano Boarding Cerro Negro is a 728-meter-high active volcano in Leon, Nicaragua. With a wooden sled, it’s possible for tourists and residents to ride down its slope. After a 50-minute drive from Leon to Cerro Negro and a one-hour hike up to the volcano’s “drop zone.” For a faster ride, sledding is the way to go. Sitting on the board creates a smaller center of gravity towards the back of the board, which creates less friction, more speed and a 3-minute ride down the slope. Standing is more exciting and is good for action shots. However, since volcanic rocks create a lot more friction than snow, turning and speed is severely limited. With group rates from $25 to $28, a number of services are made available: transportation to Cerro Negro, a bilingual guide, volcano boarding gear, insurance, on-site training and refreshments at Restaurante Cocínarte.
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Leeward study abroad program broadens horizons by Chance Nakazato photos courtesy of Office of International Programs
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ncorporating a study abroad program into one’s education can be extremely beneficial. From acquiring additional life and career skills to experiencing other cultures, students will earn more than just credits. The program coordinator for Leeward’s Office of International Programs, Anne Crutchfield is a strong advocate for studying abroad and she believes it’s a valuable opportunity for any student looking to expand upon their education. “The memories that you have from your time abroad, it’s really intense. You know, it’s an intense experience,”
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Crutchfield said. “Because everything is new—the sights, the sounds, the smells—and it’s not all positive because it can be really challenging, too.” In previous years, Leeward’s study abroad program sent students to places like China, France, Korea and Japan. This past semester, a group of students, accompanied by professor Raymund Liongson, traveled to the Philippines. Although studying abroad is an attractive venture, students should consider all of their options, as well as its challenges and benefits.
Program Types
According to Crutchfield, the program offers three different options for students to study abroad: provider programs, partner university programs and faculty-led programs. Ordered from most to least expensive, each program type offers different experiences and require different things from the student. “Study abroad is a little bit confusing, and I think that’s one of the challenges is that students will come in and they’ll say ‘I wanna go abroad, where can I go,’ and I don’t have a straightforward answer for them,” Crutchfield said. “It’s not black and white at all. Every program is different, too, so it takes some time. It’s kind of like working with an academic counselor, so when you go and meet with the counselor, you kind
of discover together and figure out maybe what would be the best fit and how it works, what you need and what you don’t need.” Provider programs involve a company working as the gobetween for both the home and host institution. At Leeward, students who opt for the provider program will pay the company in question directly, and follow through with their application processes. This makes provider programs the most removed from Leeward, and, while this option is the most expensive of the three, it affords students a greater selection of study abroad locations and an increased level of service. The second type of program available to students is the partner university program. Leeward currently holds partnerships with institutions in China, Korea, Italy
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and Japan and unlike the company provider programs, students studying abroad will pay fees to the housing institution for room and board, instruction and other activities. For students looking for the most affordable option to study abroad, Leeward’s faculty-led programs are the way to go. Usually, programs like this involve a faculty member taking a group of students to a selected location. Liongson’s aforementioned trip to the Philippines and French professor Didier Lenglaire’s trip to France are but a few examples. According to Crutchfield, these programs function differently because of their internal nature, and each will be structured according to the faculty members’ preference.
Resources
For students considering a study abroad program, there are several resources available. The Office of International Programs (BE-109) is home to Crutchfield and her colleagues who— like academic counselors— help students determine the best program fit. Location and program brochures, study abroad workshops and the program’s website are also great resources for students to learn more about their programs of interest, as well as plan for their trips. “Our office, as a resource, is kind of the first stop; most students will come in here,” Crutchfield said. “Our website is a resource, too. … After that, students do need to inform themselves. It’s a project.
Getting ready for study abroad is not just a matter of signing up and going, so I’ll give students as much as I can, but you have to do it so that you know what’s going on.” Students can also access different scholarships to gain funding. Although there aren’t a lot of internal scholarships through Leeward or the University of Hawai‘i system, there is the Honda scholarship which offers $2,000 for one semester at fulltime designation and $10,000 for a year. The international Gilman scholarship is another option. However, it is limited to pell grant recipients and based on financial need. It’s also highly competitive. If students have financial aid through the Veteran Affairs (VA) loan, the GI bill, or the Free
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Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), they can apply it to tuition costs. Another resource students can utilize to fund their study abroad trips is through crowdfunding. Crutchfield reports, though, that this is not as successful locally as on the mainland.
Benefits
As the program coordinator and a former study abroad student, Crutchfield recalls her time spent studying in Germany, attesting to the many benefits studying abroad can have in a person’s education. “When I went there (Germany), and I spent the whole year there. It really took my second language to the next level,” Crutchfield said.
specifically the culture of Hawai‘i. “Sharing your (own) culture is something people don’t often think about because you think ‘oh, if I’m studying abroad I’m going to learn so much about that culture,’” Crutchfield said. “But what happens a lot of the time is that you go abroad and you are representing Hawai‘i culture and local culture. Other people (think) Hawai‘i is just coconuts and palm trees, so you get to share more authentic experiences about your culture.”
Challenges “That was life changing for me to learn another language and be bilingual because it impacted my life a lot… Some of our students will start their language learning by studying abroad, and for me that’s really huge because I’m a big advocate and supporter of multilingualism.” Adopting cultural customs, using the country’s language in depth and developing interpersonal relationships are but a few examples of how students who study abroad can acquire a whole new set of skills, beef up their resume and become more independent. In the long run, studying abroad sets students up to be more competitive in the job market while developing a greater sense of self. A latent benefit to studying abroad that Crutchfield mentions is the student’s opportunity to share their own culture,
Living in a foreign country has its challenges and it’s important for students to carefully consider the pros and cons before going abroad. Culture shock is always a possibility when living in another country. In addition to learning the customs and norms of another culture, a student’s lack of the language can create a language barrier. “I think that the language barrier can be a big challenge, too, when they go abroad because you go to another country and, all of a sudden, you can’t communicate with people, even if you studied the language,” Crutchfield said. “Taken 101, 102, 201 and you’ve learned a lot and you have vocabulary and are doing well in classes and you get there and you’re like ‘I can’t say anything, I can’t understand anything,’ But through that process of figuring that out and accepting and coming to terms with it, that’s where I think the growth happens
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and the benefits can come about.” Adopting new institutional norms is another barrier students must overcome. Crutchfield cited several instances where students had to alter their living habits according to the housing institution. For students returning home, readjusting can also be a challenge. “Study abroad is romantic,” Crutchfield said. “But it’s a romantic experience because you’re in another country, so coming back home to the day to day grind of work and school and responsibilities can be kind of jarring. I think there’s an adjustment for when students come back. Of course, it depends on how long they’re gone. You can feel really lonely when you’re transplanted in another part of the world and you’re so far away from family and friends, but still there is an intensity there that, for me, that year abroad there are a lot of vivid memories, the memories are really kind of crisp and clear,” Crutchfield said. “I don’t know if I can say that about other times in college, everything else is maybe a little bit more blurry.” Despite Leeward’s overallcomprehensive study abroad program, the individuals control what they get out of it. “It encompasses a lot,” Crutchfield said. “It’s personal, it’s academic, professional so I think that the value is really broad but at the same time, I think it’s really dependent on the individual experience. I think it’s different for each person.”
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Many Rivers, One Ocean by Chance Nakazato
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As we float our lanterns tonight we honor those we love, and remember the lives that have led us to who we are. The unforgettable people who’ve shown us kindness and generosity, and all life on earth but we also make a new commitment to our own lives. We resolve to extend the strong examples of the best actions of those who have inspired us. 13
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t three strikes of the bowl, thousands of lanterns were released into the water. On Memorial day, more than 50,000 volunteers, city and county representatives and participants gathered at Ala Moana Beach to take part in the annual Lantern Floating Hawai‘i ceremony. With over 6,000 candlelit lanterns, each inscribed with messages or prayers, participants blanketed Magic Island Lagoon in light to pay respects to those lost. Since the inaugural ceremony at Ke‘ehi Lagoon in 1999, which involved a small group of local and Japanese Shinnyo-en Buddhist practitioners, Lantern Floating Hawai‘i has since moved to its current location and grown to become one of the most anticipated and beautiful ceremonies on the island. Today, the ceremony attracts visitors from all over the world, and local participants arrive the morning before to set up tents along the beachfront in anticipation. This year, the theme of the ceremony was “Many Rivers, One
Ocean” paired with a sub theme of “Hope” which captured the atmosphere of the ceremony’s mission: to bring people of different cultures and religions together under a unifying feeling of hope and remembrance. Leeward student Conrad Wolfe, who has been a recurring participant in the ceremony, described what makes it special for him and his family. “The atmosphere, the calm scene and running into everybody (that you know),” Wolfe said. “You get to go to the beach, eat good food and, at the end of the day, you get to see everybody paying their respects to their loved ones, and you get to see a beautiful ceremony.” For Leeward student and volunteer Donna Cruz, this year’s ceremony was her first. After joining a paddling team, Cruz heard about the ceremony through word of mouth and decided to attend. “I asked if there was a spot open and there happened to be (one),” Cruz said. “So I just got really 14
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fortunate and I felt really honored to be here so I think as far as what I might be expecting, just everything that I’ve heard about. I’m hoping to just encompass the whole realness of it because it’s one thing to hear about it, and it’s another to experience it.” Like any event of this size, the ceremony attracts large crowds which in turn deters a significant number of possible attendees. Volunteer Michael Cacal cites the parking and crowd situations as contributing factors and he also believes that if people can shirk those difficulties—to take a moment and slow down—the ceremony can be a worthwhile experience. “Everyone is just listening, paying attention,” Cacal said. “Everybody’s on the same page here, and once they start lighting (the lanterns) you see all these different emotions and I’m not one of those guys that gets emotional, but, like I said, it’s chilling. Some things that I’ve seen, I’ll never forget.” During the ceremony’s
procession, and since she was unable to attend in person, the head priest of Shinnyo-en, her Holiness Shinso Ito shared words of inspiration through video, which captured her vision for the ceremony. “As we f loat our lanterns tonight, we honor those we love, and remember the lives that have led us to who we are,” Ito said. “The unforgettable people who’ve shown us kindness and generosity and all life on earth, but we also make a new commitment to our own lives. We resolve to extend the strong examples of the best actions of those who have inspired us.” Although the f loating of the lanterns is a big part of the ceremony, several musical performances and cultural processions preceding the f loating epitomized the ceremony’s overarching goal to coalesce in hope. These include an opening pū, a Shinnyo Taiko and Hawaiian ‘oli, a performance of “Aina Hanau” by Nathan Aweau and the lighting of the Light of
Harmony. Shinnyo-en practitioner and volunteer Justin Goshi has been with the ceremony since it began at Ke‘ehi Lagoon and he believes it accomplishes the original intent of Shinnyo-en founder Shinjo Ito.
the people of Hawai‘i embracing (the ceremony).” Despite this ceremony’s beauty, it’s important to remember that many attendees and volunteers attend to remember those they lost. Though, while this sets an
whatever different backgrounds we may have, we may have more in common than we realize and we can come together towards a better future. “The founder of Shinnyoen (Shinjo Ito) visited Hawai‘i, and, at that time, he went to the Arizona Memorial and he kind of prayed for everybody to find peace, regardless of background or who were friends or enemies in the past,” Goshi said. “So with that kind of spirit, he came to Hawai‘i and he saw Hawai‘i as a place like that. We have the aloha spirit where that is in our culture as well, that kind of unity or togetherness. So he felt like Hawai‘i was a good place for lantern f loating, he could envision
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atmosphere of sorrow and loss, it also grants feelings of hope for a better future. “It is a time to remember those who’ve gone before us, to honor them and offer our gratitude because our lives are supported by so many who came before us,” Goshi said. “And it’s also about the theme: “Many Rivers, One Ocean,” so it’s whatever different backgrounds we may have, we may have more in common than we realize and we can come together towards a better future. So that is kind of the encompassing intent.”
Student vs. scholarship Scholar’s App website balances scales for student financial aid. by Chance Nakazato
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or Leeward student and CEO of Scholar’s App Traven Watase, finding a scholarship for which he was eligible proved challenging, and the process of applying even more so. To help his fellow students work around this challenge, he created his own scholarship fund, known as Scholar’s App. “When I was 18 years old, I decided to eat PB&J sandwiches one week out of every month just so that I could save $50 a month,” Watase said. “I came out with $500 and then I said, ‘okay I want to create a scholarship and all I care about is the story. I just care about the potential success. I don’t care about GPA, I don’t care about SAT scores or anything like that, I just want to give out $500 of my own money.’” Watase was motivated to start the fund for a number of reasons. A large majority of scholarships—especially the most prestigious—require applicants to meet increasingly high standards that, for some, are unachievable due to external forces not always considered by decision committees. “There’s this demographic of students who are getting looked over that are doing really well, but their cumulative (GPA) isn’t doing so good because of external factors,” Watase said. After Watase acquired the $500, he opened the scholarship to students at his alma mater, Farrington High School. A total of seven students applied using his five-minute
application, and one received the full $500 scholarship. Despite successfully launching his fund, Watase once again found the process more difficult than it should be. He recalled a number of different factors he had to consider, from meeting with counselors to how he would advertise his scholarship. “I realized how difficult it was for someone to create a scholarship. You either got to get it hosted by a (nonprofit) foundation under a committee where they have a minimum such as $20,000. Or I have to start my own (nonprofit) entity which on it’s own costs $1000 and then also the time it takes,” Watase said. “So I realized that there’s so much barriers for the average person to create a scholarship, it’s just ridiculous.” The (nonprofit) situation alone would have cost Watase all the money he had for the fund he hoped to create. “Quite honestly, I got pissed off and I thought, ‘this is BS,” Watase said. “There’s $1.3 trillion of student debt out there. The average ‘Joe’ can’t give out $500 even if it’s in their hand and they said ‘all I want to do is give it to a deserving student.’ That is not possible right now and that’s irritating to me.” According to Watase, some students spend over 100 hours applying for scholarships. From identifying the right scholarship to getting letters of recommendation, the application process can be 16
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stressful and tedious. Scholar’s App streamlines the process with a onetime profile creation, compiling an applicant’s general information— such as name, address, previous institutions—eliminating the need to constantly re-input the same information. “We take the app and then we find all the scholarships that (the student) qualifies for,” Watase said. “We either send it out if we have enough information, if we don’t then we go back to the student and we’ll say ‘okay, you only have to fill out this,’ you never have to write your name again unless you’re signing off a paper or anything like that. All you have to do is fill out information that we don’t have…” For those looking to continue their education beyond a two-year or fouryear degree, Watase credits Scholar’s App with providing opportunities for graduate level financial aid. “I can guarantee, that any high school senior, any current college student (graduate undergraduate, Ph.D, masters) and anyone who wants to go to college within the next year, that when you apply on Scholar’s App, you’ll qualify for at least five scholarships,” Watase said. “And that number is only going to double, if not triple, as soon as we upload more scholarships.” With no limit to the number of scholarships students can apply for, Scholar’s App is a competitive venue for any student to receive additional financial aid.
What is your favorite part of summer? photos by Marcel Saragena
“Just everybody being home. All my friends go to colleges on the mainland, just to have them around, drinking, going out, rekindles old vibes from back in high school and make new ones.” - Ernesto Salazar
“I go surfing at the beach (with) just my mom, since I was like five. It’s kind of like a bonding thing.” - Subrina Samorana
“I get a bunch of free time, that’s always fun. I get to go to my family in (New) Jersey so that’s always good, a little family reunion.”
“My favorite part of the summer has to be definitely adventuring in Hawaii, just because I don’t get to get out that much during the semester because we’re just so busy with all of our classes but definitely going out and exploring all the beaches and hikes with my friends.”
- Ashley Sharon Beals
- Eric Salazar
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#luckywelivehi short, sweet, and to the lookout point by Melany McAngus photos by Melany McAngus
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awai‘i is full of beautiful landscapes, lush foliage and picturesque scenes that make it the prime location for those seeking adventure in the great outdoors. For those who may be novice hikers or aren’t looking to expend too much energy for the ‘gram, here are some mini hikes— taking about 30-40 minutes—that offer instant gratification and some outstanding, panoramic views.
Crouching Lion, Ka‘a‘awa
Crouching Lion
Crouching Lion is a rock formation that overlooks Ka‘a‘awa. This hike is a steep, uphill walk. Though it definitely will get one’s cardiovascular system working, it’s definitely easier than Koko Head Stairs. There are three plateaus where one can rest and enjoy a view overlooking the Huilua fishpond and Kahana Bay before reaching the main attraction. The actual rock formation is located at the top of the cliff and is a great place to catch an “on top of the world” picture. Trails lead down to the cliff’s edge as well as into the mountain range itself. Though the path is narrow, it is definitely manageable and provides beautiful panoramic views of the mountainside and ocean.
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Upper Makua Caves
Upper Makua Caves are located in Wai‘anae at the beginning of Ka‘ena Point. This hike offers gorgeous views of the Wai‘anae coast, mountain ranges, and the ocean. While the climb is relatively mild, the path is made up almost entirely of loose rocks, so tread carefully. The trail takes you up into the valley, and along the cliff’s side where the cave sits facing the ocean. A nice tree sits at the opening of the main cave. This spot is a great place to rest, eat some food and enjoy a beautiful sunset, framed perfectly by the cave walls. Sitting above the cave is a beautiful, grassy hillside dotted with yellow flowers that offers another great vantage point. The hillside is quite steep and involves some climbing, so be cautious. Make sure to bring flashlights if you are planning to stay past sundown, though, because the trek back down the path is very hard to do without light.
Upper Makua Caves, Wai‘anae
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Pineapple Party by Nate Jaramillo & Melany McAngus
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Summer usually means parties, whether they’re for a graduation, holiday or just on a whim. Everyone should try their hand at playing host at least once. Here are some tips to turn a summer party into the party of the year. The theme: pineapples, of course! If done correctly, a pineapple-themed party can be both festive and cool.
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Food and Decor >> Centerpiece Pineapples are always in stock at any local grocery store or farmer’s market, and make the perfect centerpiece to showcase at a pineapplethemed party. Spray paint the pineapples gold for a more refined, elegant look. One can also core the fruit, which can be used as a flower vase or candle holder.
>> Dishware No one wants to be stuck with a heap of dishes at the end of hosting. There are paper and plastic dishware options that give an expensive feel for a low cost. Target currently carries a line of plastic culery that has a metallic finish. They also carry a wide range of colored dinner plates and accent plates to match any color scheme.
>> Table Covering Opt for wrapping paper, as opposed to table cloths, for a fun and inexpensive table covering. Wrapping paper comes in a variety of prints so there are many options to choose from. Tape the paper to a table like one would wrap a present. At the end of the night, just rip it off for easy clean up. 22
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Playlist Flamingo // Kero Kero Bonito Pay My Rent // DNCE Talk // Tori Kelly Can’t Get Enough of Myself // Santigold (feat. B.C) 3 Days // Rhye Green and Gold // Lianne La Havas Something Good Can Work // Two Door Cinema Club Phenomenal Woman // Laura Mvula Remember My Name // Yuna What You Don’t Do // Lianne La Havas Wait a Minute! // Willow
Pineapple Kebabs Time 3 to 15 minutes Ingredients Pineapple Meat of choice Vegetables of choice Cut the ingredients into similar-size pieces and prepare as the recipe directs. If marinating, refrigerate 1 hour for fish and up to overnight for meat and poultry. Preheat a grill to high. Thread the ingredients onto skewers. Grill the kebabs, turning until the ingredients are charred and cooked to desired doneness. If you’re using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes before grilling. Source: foodnetwork.com
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If an item is expensive or essential, be sure to put it in the carry on. Checked luggage does get lost, and you don’t want to risk losing any valuables. Never leave cash in checked luggage.
Bring an empty insulated beverage container in your carry on to fill at the terminal.
Backup all of your documents. Keep them on a hard drive at home or on the cloud. A lost phone or other electronic device on vacation is less stressful when you have everything saved.
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Bring earplugs or noise-canceling headphones. Earplugs are small, easy to carry, low cost, and reduce the sounds of crying babies.
Know what you need to wear based upon the destination’s climate and time. Just because a place is typically hot or cold, doesn’t mean it will stay that way. Another option is to purchase clothing at your destination.
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Pack extra socks and underwear. They will get dirty the fastest, and reusing them makes some people uncomfortable.
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Keep all licenses, passports and other travel documents up to date. Also, make sure your airline ticket is for the right time and date. It’s easy to overlook the difference between boarding time and flight time.
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Always show up early to your destination, including the airport and museums. Feeling rushed can ruin a vacation. Walk around the airport terminal and pick up a new book. Show up to a destination and check out the gift shop and surrounding areas.
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Kawaii Kon, Hawai‘i’s premier anime convention, was held once again at the Hawai‘i Convention Center. This year, Kawaii Kon hosted some of the biggest names in the comic book, anime and manga industries, as well as local artists, Johnny Yong Bosch of Eye Shine. Attendance has always increased by 2,000 per year, and, this year, Kawaii Kon saw a record attendance of 11,597.
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Animated, live action, film, or series, Netflix has a cornucopia of both good and bad material for the audience to enjoy. The titles are ever-changing, bringing both new and old shows in, while quietly letting its previous roster go. This list is dedicated to only a fraction of the shows that are currently available and easy to binge watch.
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t is often said by comic book fans that while Marvel creates the best comic book movie adaptations, DC creates the best animated shows and films. The company’s adaptations are generally more serious in nature, and translate well to animation while creating a more mature outlook compared to the general fare of children’s programming. “Young Justice” is an excellent installment of DC’s animated shows. It can be both serious and lighthearted, though depending on the season, one nature may be more present than the other. “Young Justice” follows the adventures of a new group of teenage heroes who learn to work as a team and fight against the evil force known as The Light. As time goes on and members come and go, the team learns what it really means to be heroes. In the beginning, the show is more lighthearted. Its first season is structured episodically with a focus on character development. The plot is overarching, filled with subtle hints that coalesce at the end of the season. While this is normally negative, the first season’s episodes often had the most memorable moments and gave a good amount of character growth despite the vague plot. However, the most negative aspect of the focus on characters was that the romantic plots seemed haphazardly written. For
the most part, this aspect goes away in the second season where the plot takes precedence over the characters. The second season is where the show becomes more plot oriented, though characters are still given growth and new characters are introduced. This season
after the show was cancelled, and even then piecing together all of the info can be disjointed and difficult. After a couple of episodes into the new season, the pace slows down to a more manageable level and the new format of the show is introduced. The show becomes more serialized and more mature in it’s outlook, allowing the concepts of death, guilt, and powerlessness to be expanded upon. The show was interesting and the animation was excellent in even the subtlest of actions. Then it got cancelled due to marketing issues. Young Justice is excellent fare for animation fans and is well worth the watch, even if it was cut short. It is highly recommended to watch.
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reated as the first entry for Marvel’s Cinematic Universe (MCU): The Defenders series, “Daredevil” sets up the universe that Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) lives in as well as the duality of his life. The cinematic nature of the series sets it apart from other live-action superhero television series. It is also one of the MCU’s darkest installments, featuring more complex characters than what is usually found in this universe. The settings are gorgeously dark and dirty, creating a more realistic-looking city and showcasing the serious tone of the series. Yet despite the more realistic
nature, the atmosphere still feels like a scene from its namesake comic, a series with beautiful artwork and haunting stories. The main draw of the show is Matt Murdock’s struggle with his costumed self. As Daredevil, he is violent, amoral and borderline psychotic. Many of his
be melodramatic, the show has a heart that is hard to ignore. An idealistic, naive young warlock, Merlin (Colin Morgan), goes to live with his mother’s old friend Gaius (Richard Wilson), Camelot’s greatest physician. Merlin hopes to find a way to use his powers for good, but finds that King Uther (Anthony Head) has banned magic and executes anyone found practicing it. Afterwards, Merlin saves the life of Uther’s son, Prince Arthur (Bradley James), from an evil witch. He is then rewarded with the position of Arthur’s servant. However, Merlin must use his magic to combat magical enemies and protect Camelot while keeping his true nature and identity a secret. With five seasons under its belt, it is rife with ideas from the original tales as well as other Medieval plots the writers can come up with. Many of these ideas are centered around Merlin trying to hide his abilities from everyone, especially Arthur. This can get tedious for the viewer after a while. The interaction between the characters is
victims are villains — or people perceived as villains — and often end up brutally beaten or verbally abused by him due to his vigilante brand of justice. As the series goes on, he and other characters question Daredevil’s existence, with Murdock wondering where the line between hero and villain lies. This leads to him never allowing himself to actively murder someone in fear that he will go from an anti-hero to a murderer. Religion plays a major part as the character is deeply rooted in Catholicism and the nature of Daredevil forces him to play God to criminals. This creates an underlying crisis of faith throughout the first season and into the second. The trauma that he and his close companions go through time and again is agonizing and may cause the audience to develop apathy towards the characters after a time. Even the victories that the characters gain are often undone by the next episode or season. Despite its flaws, “Daredevil” is the adaptation that the comic book series needed and deserved.
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his series is certainly unique in its portrayal of Merlin’s early life. Merlin was the aged wizard from the King Arthur tales of old, acting as the confidant and sorcerer to the king. Though the plot and dialogue can often
where this series shines. The relationship between Arthur and Merlin in particular offers an interesting dynamic. Despite sharing a strong brotherly bond with Arthur, Merlin’s desire to hide his abilities and keep both himself and Arthur safe is a driving aspect of his character. This causes tension to unfold whenever other characters interact in either a romantic or antagonistic fashion towards either of them. Overall, “Merlin” is a good series to binge on rather than viewed on a weekly basis, with its melodramatic plot and interesting relationship dynamics.
However, this show also had a movie released, which served as the series’ pilot and provided an insight into who Ahsoka is, making it essential to watch before the show because very little is stated about her. The first season was released out of order by Cartoon Network and it is highly recommended to watch it on Netflix due to the corrected viewing order. The rest of the seasons seem to follow a theme for each season. Season two focuses on the Sith’s use of bounty hunters, seasons three and four features more on the galaxy and its occupants, season five which gives development to Ahsoka and the antagonists, and season six with emphasis on the clone soldiers. The animation varies from each season, with the film being the benchmark for the series due to its fluid motions and choreography. For the first two seasons, the characters features are more blocklike with hair and clothing particularly standing out as very stiff. Season three saw a noticeable improvement in fluidity and by season five, the animation was on par with the film. Each season seemed to grow darker in tone and the color palette reflected this, providing more realistic, if
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tar Wars: The Clone Wars” stands up and many times supasses its source. The show has a lot of love for the original film series and has a strong desire to insert professionalism into the prequel series making it enjoyable to watch. Anakin Skywalker (Matt Lanter) is fully involved in his padawan Ahsoka Tano (Ashley Eckstein) everything she needs to know about being a jedi. Together, they fight under the Jedi Counsel against the many threats to the galaxy. Alliances may change, but the fight between the Dark Side and the Light will live on. Much like “Young Justice,” season one of Star Wars: The Clone Wars is structured episodically, with a more serial plot beginning in season two.
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dull, colors to the settings. The shadows are very strong in the later seasons compared to the more lighthearted first season. The show had been prepared to enter a seventh and eighth season as well, but due to Disney’s merger, the show was cancelled to make way for “Star Wars Rebels”. “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” is an excellent source of entertainment in one of the largest franchises created by modern times, with many stories that hold up against the original trilogy and improves the prequels.
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ummer: hot days, warm nights and bouts of boredom. For gamers, this is the perfect time to catch up on recent releases while they wait with anticipation for the games garnering hype. The most notable trait about these games is that they’re all roleplaying games (RPG). These games feature immersive character roles with some sort of progression system such as levels or stats. Recent RPGs play into this genre very well. So well, in fact, that many gamers have flocked to these games in droves. The most notable examples include the following:
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The Division After Black Friday, New York was flooded with cheap electronics and a deadly virus that rocked the state to its very core. As the sick die, criminals take their place causing mass panic resulting in the state using its last resort: the Division. Players take to the streets of Manhattan as specially trained agents who are trying to wrest control of the city from the ever growing criminal factions. The game is presented as a standard co-op thirdperson shooter, but it plays much more like a RPG. “The Division” implements a progression system that allows players to specialize in typical roles like a healer or tank. These classes help players to better synergize with teammates and provide some epic team gameplay. “The Division” is a must for players who want an actionpacked ride to enjoy with a party of friends. Now, get back to it, agent!
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Dark Souls 3
Persona 5
Final Fantasy XV
The dark and grim “Dark Souls” universe beckons once again, ready with a sword to stab the player in the back. “Dark Souls” games are generally regarded as unforgiving, relentless, and straight-up exhausting. The third game is no different. Expansive areas confuse new players seeking direction. The game only hints where to go next. Unfortunately, the direction it usually points to are endless enemies and, the signature of the series, bosses that are insanely difficult. These bosses come in all shapes and sizes. From tall behemoths that rival Godzilla to undead knights who are lightning fast. As grim as it sounds, however, there are some things to look forward to. Dying has never looked this good because the graphics on the next-generation consoles look absolutely beautiful. Landscapes filled with details aplenty and enemies look extremely intimidating. In addition, the challenges that players conquer are filled with heavenly rewards. Players wanting a challenge need look no further. Side note: Additional controllers are recommended for those stressful moments.
Get ready to summon personas and fight demons again as the fifth installment of the “Persona” series steadily approaches its release. Games in this series consist of high schoolers fighting their way through dungeons in order to save the world. “Persona 5” continues this tradition with some unique twists of its own. While the turnbased fighting system is still prominent, there are some new elements including every character’s ability to wield a gun. That, however, is not the biggest surprise this game has to offer. The main character’s backstory is noticeably different compared to his predecessors. Previous protagonists were usually regular transfer students that were thrown into a whirlwind of events. While the players had control of what the protagonists could say, all of the dialogue. In this installment, the protagonist is a renowned thief growing in notoriety. Not only has the main character stolen priceless antiquities, he has stolen players’ attentions as well.
Along with the “Final Fantasy 7” remake, the fifteenth game in the popular “Final Fantasy” series is being released as well. This also marks the first “Final Fantasy” game to be released on the current next-generation consoles with a slew of new features and characters. One big difference compared to previous games is the combat. Square Enix forgoes the traditional turnbased combat system for an actionbased system instead. They’re trying to give players more intense, fast-paced action as opposed to a slow, strategic experience. Another thing that sticks out is the stealth gameplay mechanic. Older renditions had the player engage in random encounters, which the new game has of course, but it now gives the option to sneak past enemies. While some big details have been released about the game, there’s still much to be discovered. One thing is clear: This game has the potential to break limits.
While the recent releases are really popular among gamers, the upcoming games are not slouches in terms of popularity either. The examples that are going to be presented are getting gamers excited due to the fact that both are long-awaited installments for popular series. These games are:
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Dress on the designer “The bodice of the dress was all done by hand and (the) technique is called smocking. It took me five days to do that alone. As I was trying to finish to meet the deadline then my teacher threw in a twist telling me to make a belt to go with it. It set me back a little bit but I was still able to finish it by the deadline.”
Fashion Tech student gives insights on becoming a fashion designer.
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Q&A Shiloh Qalo, a Fashion Tech student at Honolulu Community College, is entering her senior year in the fashion design program. Throughout her three years at the college, she has budded into a promising designer.
Q: What sparked your desire to be a fashion designer?
A: I don’t think I ever really had the desire to be a designer until I came to school but before then all I knew is that I just loved to make clothes. I just liked to make basically what other people envisioned and make it come to life. (It) started in theater when we were doing costumes. I wasn’t doing any designing then. I was just making what someone else had wanted which I loved because the actual original (design) part of it. My aunt...she was the one who told me we had a school for the fashion program and told me about project runway and that people from that school had been on project runway and made it pretty far. I didn’t even know that was a thing! That you could go to school just to sew and then not till I got there did i want to be a designer and make my own clothes.
Q: Let’s talk about each of the dresses and specifically why you created it, what you had in mind for it, or what inspired it.
A: They start from my first year in college and then it goes all the way up until the most recent thing that I made this semester... They were all midterms and final exams that I made from, however I was inspired that time so none of them really connect. It was just what i had really envisioned that semester.
Q: Your designs were featured as part of HCC’s Senior Fashion Show this past April. What was that experience like?
A: My first show experience it was really exciting, but at the same time really nerve racking because I had never met any of the girls who wore the things that I made. I was worried that they wouldn’t fit it the way that I’d envisioned as well as that they wouldn’t like what they’re wearing so all of that kind of came into play. When you send them into the dressing room with the outfit and I’m like shaking like I dont know if it’s going to fit, I dont know if its going to look right and it was just pretty nerve racking. The show in general was a really good experience and im really glad that I had it and I cant wait for the next one. Its definitely something that I feel all designers need to experience to understand the whole backstage process because then you really appreciate what was made and how the performance was put on. There’s a lot of detail that goes into it that you don’t really notice but that had to be planned for.
Q: What are you hoping to do after school?
A: Interning first to get the feel of how they would do it and to get all this experience with different professional designers. In the long run I see myself opening my own line but that’s kind of way down (the line), but that’s kind of where I’d like to end up in the end.
Q: How does it feel when one of your designs Q: What Are You Working on Next? A: My next project that would be my senior line. So right comes to life? A: The whole beginning process is kind of calm and then i get really anxious to see it put together, so sometimes it just makes me want to just hurry up and get this done but then I’m reminded by my teachers that it’s better to take the time and do it well. I get so excited to see it! Especially when it comes to the fabric picking part and I’m like “Aaaah so many choices”! But it’s pretty incredible. It’s a totally different feeling though from when i put it on the mannequin and then when I’m put it on a real person. It’s so much more enjoyable because then you see how it can be worn and portrayed in life.
Q: How long does it take to make an outfit, from start to finish?
A: It really depends on what type of garment I’m making and what technique (I’m using). The design part usually takes four tries of designing what I want. Then the patternmaking or draping process to make the muslin (which is the term we use for a practice dress) takes another week and then I’m able to sew with my real fabric which takes at least another two weeks.
now im pretty much just trying to nail down what my line would look like and who my target market would be and what situations the garments are for, and then i have to make them cohesive so you can tell they’re all from the same designer but at same time they have their own look.
Q: Do you have any ideas on what style you want to go with for your senior line?
A: any type of evening wear that’s long and elegant like prom style. I love floor length gowns and i would love to make really full gowns , full skirts that have volume.
Q: Do you have any designers who inspire you?
A: A lot of my inspiration for what I’m hoping to portray as far as my evening wear line actually comes from sherry hill. i love her dresses. everytime i see her newest design that’s kind of what drives me like yes i definitely want to do evening wear because they’re so beautiful and they can be unique but still you can tell where they came from.
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“I remember that semester pretty much all I was doing with my friends that semester we were going on so many hikes and just wanting to explore and be adventurous… so that summer I envisioned it as like that was like a (an embodiment of) summer but for a school semester. A summer dress, a casual like nice... more of like a daywear kind of thing.”
“That was the very first gown I’d ever made and to be honest I didn’t really know what I was doing with that. I was just like “Hey I like this skirt you know I kind of want to try this top. Let’s just put them together!” It was kind of like a makeshift of things I just wanted to try.”
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“That was the very first thing I had ever drawn without any reference at all. In sketching class we had to draw so many different things that our teacher had showed us and then she was like ok now you need to be drawing in your sketchbook original ideas...that was the first one I’d ever done entirely all by myself and when I put that mermaid dress on the figure. It was pretty unreal to finally see it made on the mannequin, and then on a real person.”
“I want to make a straight skirt for more of a professional look but then I made the crop top type style blouse for a little more casual.”
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aprese salads are made to look like the Italian flag and translates to the “Salad of Capri” and consists of tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, olive oil, salt and pepper. Many people add the optional balsamic vinegar reduction to the mix. The salad’s greatest appeal is in its simplicity. Caprese salad shows off the best ingredients Italy has to offer in their rawest forms. The Waldorf salad was invented some time between 1893 and 1896 at the Waldorf Hotel in New York City. Oscar Tschirky, the maitre d’hotel of the hotel invented the original dish, and there have been countless interpretations and variations on the dish since its invention. One thing these salads have in common is that they’re both light, refreshing summer eats.
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41 • 4 large tomatoes • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella • fresh Italian basil • 2 ounces of quality extra-virgin olive oil • 1 tablespoon coarsely ground salt • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • Balsamic vinegar, optional
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• 9 ounces arugula • 9 ounces romaine, frisee, or your favorite Lettuce. • 6 oz. olive oil • 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley finely chopped • 1 teaspoon thyme finely chopped • 1 tablespoons chives finely chopped • 1 9-10 oz. apple, sliced thinly. • 2 stalks of celery, thinly cut on the bias. • 30 black grapes, seeded, stemmed and halved. • ¼ oz. of candied walnuts • 1 large egg white • 2 tablespoons water • 2 ounces walnuts, halved • 1 tablespoon superfine/granulated sugar • a pinch each of cayenne powder, ground cinnamon, salt and fresh ground black pepper
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Leave ingredients out half an hour prior to serving as ingredients taste better served at room temperature. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, simmer balsamic vinegar until it thickens. Cut your tomatoes into bite-sized pieces and place in a bowl. Tear the mozzarella and basil into bite size pieces and scatter over the tomato. Add salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic reduction over salad and serve at room temperature.
Preheat oven to 345 F. Combine sugar, cayenne powder, cinnamon, salt and pepper in a bowl. In a small bowl, combine the egg white and water. Coat walnuts and drain any excess liquid. Coat walnuts in the dry ingredients. Place coated walnuts on baking sheet and bake on low convection for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from heat and immediately transfer to a cool surface using a spoon, breaking up any pieces that are stuck together. Shake until coating has firmed to prevent sticking. Store in an airtight container once they are completely cooled. In a bowl, whisk mayonnaise, milk and apple cider vinegar until smooth. Toss apples, celery, and herbs in dressing. Add salt and pepper to taste. Combine lettuce and arugula. Season with salt and pepper and toss in olive oil. Make a bed of the lettuce on the serving plate. Top lettuce with the celery apple mixture, grapes and candied nuts. Serve immediately.
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breakfast of champs by Melany McAngus
Good breakfast food is abundant in Hawai‘i. From sweet to savory, everyone has their preference of what the best breakfast food is. Here are some eateries with a wide range of delicious options to choose from. »
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Pizza for breakfast? Yes, please. Russo’s is catering to breakfast pizza lovers everywhere by offering reduced-price brunch pizza topped with scrambled eggs and great customer service. Notable choices are the Greenwich village and Tribeca, which are both topped with cheesy scrambled eggs and prosciutto. The Tribeca has a tomato sauce reminiscent of ketchup on eggs, which adds a sweetness to the other saltier ingredients. The Greenwich village has an alfredo sauce and, along with the roasted bell pepper and onion toppings, brings a very Italian flavor. For those 21 and older, they also serve bottomless mimosas to go with your entree. Make it a two-course meal by adding Nutella french toast or tiramisu pancakes as a dessert.
Russo’s Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen 91 Keaunui Dr #114, Ewa Beach, HI 96706
Scratch Kitchen, located in the center of Chinatown, has a minimalist aesthetic. Their breakfast menu is short, but offers a good variety of breakfast food. The creole shrimp and grits is a notable favorite with Southern flare. It’s made with shrimp, sausage, eggs and grits. It’s the perfect amount of salty and smoky with a cajun kick. The grits are well prepared and take on the flavors of the other ingredients without being overpowering. Another crowd pleaser is the “Elvis Style” french toast which is made with thick cut bread and layered with bananas, honey and peanut butter and topped with a peanut butter sauce and caramelized bacon. It takes a second for the taste buds to adjust to the many flavors of this dish, but it’s quite delicious. Seating in this joint is limited, but they do offer to call your phone if there is a waitlist, so you can spend some downtime exploring the streets of Chinatown.
Scratch Kitchen & Bake Shop
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Sweet-E’s
1006 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816
Sweet-E’s Cafe is a local-style breakfast diner located on Kapahulu Avenue. The small establishment just recently moved into a new location. The parking lot is small, but alternative parking spots can be found on the street or one block over at the shopping center. They provide excellent service and their portions are really great for the price. Their stuffed blueberry cream cheese
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french toast is an excellent option for anyone with a sweet tooth. The filling is so sweet that it makes maple syrup unnecessary. Sweet E’s also has wide range of omelettes to choose from that are heaping and filled to the brim with meat, veggies and cheese. The kalua pork omelette is especially ono.
My Cafe
563 Farrington Hwy, Kapolei, HI 96707
My Cafe is a relatively new establishment located in Kapolei. There is usually a line out the door, due to their limited seating, but it’s well worth the wait. The restaurant layout is interesting, you order in a line at the counter before taking your seat and they bring your food out to you. The joint features murals and a large chalkboard menu. Popular recommendations include the flight of pancakes, loaded french toast, or the veggie eggs benedict. The flight of pancakes features a mini stack of three different kinds of
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pancakes: cookie butter, chocolate with taro haupia and lilikoi. The cookie butter stack is especially good. The loaded french toast comes with a generous helping of fruits and is topped with a taro haupia topping. The eggs benny is some of the best around. Their sourdough bread is toasted well and doesn’t get soggy. They have an excellent hollandaise sauce and the veggies are well prepared. It also comes with a fancy parmesan crisp topping. All items are plated beautifully, so it’s perfect for food photographers!
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