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Review: Ivan Ramen New York (Flagship Restaurant)

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For those of you that don't know him, Ivan Orkin isn't your usual ramen master.  A "Jewish kid from Long Island," Ivan is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America.  He learned how to make, and became famous for his Jewish influenced ramen in Japan.  Fast forward a few years, and a couple Tokyo ramen shops later, Ivan returned to New York and opened his first U.S. shop, … [Read more...] about Review: Ivan Ramen New York (Flagship Restaurant)

Big Changes are Coming to Lanai

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Since billionaire Larry Ellison purchased 98% of the island of Lanai, the island has been in a constant state of change.  Much of the initial changes were to public facilities for residents.  But in 2015, Mr. Ellison turned his attention to his resort properties on the island.  And now, big changes are coming to Lanai. Back in 2015, Larry Ellison closed both the Four … [Read more...] about Big Changes are Coming to Lanai

Honolulu Magazine 100,000 HawaiianMiles Giveaway

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Trying to get to Hawaii on the cheap?  Enter the Honolulu Magazine 100,000 HawaiianMiles giveaway.  All you have to do to enter is signup for Honolulu Magazine's new WeekendPicks e-newsletter. Signing up for the WeekendPicks newsletter doesn't cost anything, except having another weekly e-mail in your inbox.  Of course, if you don't live in Hawaii and/or are planning on … [Read more...] about Honolulu Magazine 100,000 HawaiianMiles Giveaway

Dining on Waiheke Island

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This post provides a few suggestions for dining on Waiheke Island based on places we tried during our weekend trip to the island. If you are not familiar with Waiheke Island, then check out our post on this day trip from Auckland. Waiheke is beautiful and serene, just moment away from Auckland. Tip: Most casual restaurants in New Zealand are seat yourself or order … [Read more...] about Dining on Waiheke Island