Erica McMillan

Ignorance in Paradise: Multitudes Killed in Hawaii

Ignorance in Paradise: Multitudes Killed in Hawaii

The number of tourists coming to Hawaii set new records in recent years, but beyond the enchantment of the island state a very alarming trend is emerging: large numbers of tourists are losing their lives while on holiday in Hawaii, and data shows it’s probably not coincidental. The average accidental drowning among tourists in Hawaii […]

 Erica McMillan

On Dong: Best Black Bean Noodles in Town

On Dong: Best Black Bean Noodles in Town

We recently had a visit by friends from the Windward side who introduced us to one of their favorite family secrets – the On Dong restaurant on S. King St. in Honolulu’s 96814 district. This is the place their family of four likes to eat whenever they make a trip to town.  A modest hole […]

 Erica McMillan

Aloha Sushi – Lunch on the Go

Aloha Sushi – Lunch on the Go

Aloha Sushi is a restaurant chain with several locations across Oahu. We love this particular location on Pensacola for several reasons; the service is reliable, the food is consistently fresh, and it’s the equivilent of the neighborhood ‘mom & pop’ corner store in our area that won’t break the bank to treat the whole family […]

 Erica McMillan

Maguro-ya Killer Japanese Restaurant Honolulu

Maguro-ya Killer Japanese Restaurant Honolulu

Treasures From the UN-beaten Path… This is my favorite hole in the wall Japanese restaurant! Located in the heart of Kaimuki on Waialae Avenue, this is a great place to hit when you’re travelling around Diamond Head, Waikiki, and Kahala. They specialize in fresh fish althouth their traditional menu is simple, FRESH, high quality and […]

 Erica McMillan

Auntie Pasto’s: Your Neighborhood Italian Spot

Auntie Pasto’s: Your Neighborhood Italian Spot

Having a large family to feed, dining out is a challenge. Not only can it be hard on the wallet but finding a place that all 7 of us can find something to like, is an even greater feat. Pizza seems to be something that we can all connect on, it’s an affordable option for […]