This is an overdue post, but that’s what’s on my agenda today, writing post that are long overdue. Today’s post is on Star Bucks. I don’t go to Star Bucks too often, but when I do it’s usually for a sweet treat.

I ordered the Rock Slide Brownie, $2.50. Looks delicious right, that’s because it was. I loved ever bite.

I also got my hands on a piece of the Mint Brownie, $2.25. It reminded me of Andies Mints and tasted very much like it too. I love Andes Mints so I was very pleased with it.

Also, if you guys are every in Barns and Noble, they not only serve Star bucks coffee there, but you can also get a sweet treat from the Cheesecake Factory.

You know you want one.

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Barns and Noble
4211 Waialae Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816

Get Directions(808) 737-3323

Once Ray asked me, “honey, what’s your favorite food.” I paused and thought about it, then said, “ice-cream.” He goes, “that’s not food.” I go, “sure it is, you eat it, shit it out, it’s food.” Ice-cream is my favorite food and Haagen - Dazs is my favorite brand of ice-cream. You can really taste the richness and quality over other brands. I don’t usually go to Haagen-Daz stores because like most creameries, it’s a rip off. However, today I had a wild hair up my ass, and yes I’m sure it was a wild hair and nothing else, but I was willing to pay a lot more for a lot less.

Sounds good, I’ll take one of those, spank you very much.

The Big Island Dazzler, $7.20, yikes. The photo makes it look like it’ll be overloaded with sugary goodness.

But as you can see the good stuff stops 2/3 into it and the rest is filled with whipped cream.

I don’t remember getting any mac nuts, or pineapple but it was still divine.  However, for $7.20 I don’t feel as though I got much. Next time I’m plucking that wild hair straight outta there and taking my happy ass to the grocery store where one pint will cost me somewhere around $5.00.

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Haagen-Dazs
2494 Kalakaua Ave # 7
Honolulu, HI 96815

Get Directions(808) 922-3221

One of my New Years Resolutions was to be more conscious about my diet, not that I’m on a diet, but diet as in my eating habits. As most of you know I’m a sugar whore. Recently a coworker opened up my eyes when he said in a serious tone, “hey you should really watch out because your gonna get diabetes.” I was in the process of eating my second piece of Tiramisu after I had already eaten two chocolate cream puffs. That’s when I put my fork down and decided I really gotta change. In an effort to consume less sugar I try not to make eye contact with any bakeries. On this day I fucked up and looked. My eyes locked in, particularly on the word bakery. Oh, holly hell, fuck it, it doesn’t hurt to look. I’ll just look.

I was pretty surprised when I walked inside to see the place so clean and modern looking.

Behind the counter was two chalkboards that listed a sandwich menu and a cafe menu. Looks like this place offers more than just sweets.

These pictures actually makes the place look  larger than it actually was. The place reminds me of Satura Cakes because of it’s modern clean lines.

Even though I was good and didn’t eat any sugary sweetness it still doesn’t hurt to take a look.

Elvin’s danishes are really pretty.

And very tempting.

Alright, enough with the sweet seductions, let get down to business. I ordered Elvin’s Special Sandwich, $6.95, which was an Americanize Vietnamese sandwich. The traditional Vietnamese sandwich has the weird Asian meats, like steamed pork. Instead traditional American looking meat was used, like ham and chicken. The sweet, pickled carrots and radishes were there along with cilantro all on a French roll. I requested mine with no mayo and the sandwich came with a puny pickle and fresh cut pineapple. I was really happy with my sandwich. The change in meats was a nice fusion and may just entice others to try it. And when I say others I mean, non Asian folks that aren’t familiar with the traditional Vietnamese sandwiches. If this is you, feel free to read some of older post on Vietnamese sandwiches, Bale, French Cafe.

Ray ordered the Chicken Sandwich, $6.95. This sandwich tasted as good as it looks. It came with all the trimmings, lettuce, cheese, tomato, mayo and the chicken was a real chicken breast, grilled. I think it came on a soft focaccia bread. Whatever kind of bread it was, it was super soft and delicious. Ray absolutely loved his sandwich and of course I got to try it and it was pretty amazing.

If your a sandwich whore you guys should give this place a try. I’m definitely a fan. Enjoy!

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Elvin’s Bakery
600 Kailua Rd # 104
Kailua, HI 96734

Get Directions(808) 262-1688