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Honolulu and Waikiki Restaurant and Cusine Dining Guide, PuPus PubClub.com! Honolulu and Waikiki Restaurant and Cuisine Dining Guide, PuPus SITE MAP Home Message Boards Advertise on PubClub About Us Contact Us Get Your Free Newsletter Be a PubClubber Trip Prep DESTINATIONS: Amsterdam Australia Chicago Greek Islands Greece Road Trip Hawaii Key West Las Vegas London Los Angeles Mexico New Orleans Portland, OE San Francisco Spain Toronto Vancouver, B.C. Ski Resorts Special Events FEATURES The Bartender Pub Journals Pub Club Profiles Road Trips COMING SOON: South Beach INSIDE PUBCLUB.COM Our Staff Partnerships Press Room Home Free Newsletter Advertise With Us Contact Us NO LAST CALL! ° Home Page ° Sign up to be a "PubClubber " HONOLULU GUIDE: ° Introduction ° Party Bus ° Honolulu PreParty ° Booze Cruise ° PubClubbing ° Post Party HAWAIIAN ISLANDS ° The Islands ° Hawaii Home Page MORE CITY GUIDES: ° Amsterdam ° Australia ° Boston ° Chicago ° Greek Islands ° Key West ° Las Vegas ° London ° Los Angeles ° Mexico ° New Orleans ° Pamplona/Ibiza ° Portland ° San Diego ° San Francisco ° Ski Resorts ° Toronto ° Vancouver FEATURES: ° The Bartender ° Pub Journals ° Jazz Fest ° Jimmy Buffett Concerts Honolulu and Oahu Restaurant and Dining Guide The Chart House (above) and Harbor Pub are a great 1-2 Hawaiian food punch. W e mentioned it in our overall guide to Hawaiian cuisine , but it's worth a mention here, too. The plate lunch is as big a part of life in Honolulu as surfing and avoiding overly-strenuous work. It is served mainly out of mobile roadside carts throughout the city and consists of beef or pork, Hawaiian noodles, two scoops of rice and sometimes macaroni salad. For around $5, it's one of Hawaii's best food values. It's also delicious. It's so popular here that its served as a drive-thru, the L&L Drive-in. There are locations all over the island, including one just inland of Duke's on Kuho Ave., just Ewa of the International Marketplace (this is a walk-in place, with tables or food to-go, called L&L Hawaiian Barbeque). There's also the Rainbow Drive-in. Another inexpensive lunch option is Auntie Pasta's (Beritiana and Pensacola). It has great Italian food for $6-10. There's no parking, though. While we're on the budget items, Magoo's is a local pizza place that's as much of attraction for the cheap beer as it is the food. Young locals go here to eat, drink and be merry. The best food deal in Honolulu is, without question, Happy Hour at the Chart House. It features large appetizers at Chart House quality for $5-7. Served in the bar area, it overlooks sunset at the Gilligan's Island harbor. There's always a slight breeze blowing, a mellow musician and drinks also at Happy Hour prices ($3 for a pint of local lager). It's just above the Harbor Pub, which has arguably the island's best pizza. Beers are just $1.25 from 4-7 and the cocktails are a strong pour. The Shack is a wooden, well, shack, that serves fantastic burgers and cold beer right on the water in Kailua on Ohau's windward side. It's far from the tourist areas and has sister locations in Los Angeles. and Tuesdays are "Shack attack" days, meaning all burgers are $1 cheaper. A couple of finer restaurant choices are Roy's in Hawaii Kai (just past Maunalua Bay) for Euro/American fare. There are 25 nightly specials and an extensive wine list. Sam Choy's on the edge of downtown is one of the best spots for authentic Hawaii food. Gordon Biersch is a small national micobrewery chain, but the food is terrific. Located in Aloha Towers, it's a popular eating/gathering spot, making it an ideal place to drink, socialize and nourish. Sansei is a rock 'n roll sushi place in the Marriott (sushi is half-off every night after 10 p.m.). It gets a good bar crowd, too. Angelo Pietro's is another restaurant/bar that's more of a bar than a restaurant on Sunday nights. Same deal with the Brew Moon , a microbrewery in the Ward Center. But don't miss the Asian/French fusion at Angelo Pietro's, one of the locals' favorite dining spots. One the fine dining side, Michel's in the Colony Surf Hotel is one of Honolulu's best restaurants. It's French and expensive and men need a jacket (they will provide one for those who packed only, say, Aloha shirts). Ask for "Antie Eva" for the royal treatment. This traditional dining spot has been a tradition since opening in 1962. For all-night munchies within stumbling distance of the bars is the Wailana Coffee House across the street from the Hilton). It's an upscale coffee house open 24 hours. We can't vouch for the quality of the food, but late at night, it's often a place's location that matters more than its taste. Bar trivia: Wilt Chamberlain used to live above the Wailana when he was in Honolulu. He could be found playing handball on the courts by the beach almost daily. Next stop on the Hawaii Party Bus: The Islands Honolulu Restaurants Resource Guide Bar/Club Address Phone (808) Angelo Pietro's 1585 Kapiolani Blvd 941 0555 Brew Moon 1200 Ala Moana Blvd 593 0088 Comprades 1200 Ala Moana Blvd 591 8307 Chart House 1765 Ala Moana Blvd. 941-6660 Duke's Canoe Club Outrigger Waikiki Hotel 922-2268 Gordon Biersch Aloha Tower Drive 599 4877 Harbor Pub 1765 Ala Moana Blvd. 941-0985 Indigo 1121 Nu'uanu Avenu 521-2900 L&L Drive-in 909 Kapahulu Avenue 845 3687 L&L Waikiki 2280 Kuhio Ave 924 7888 Michel's 2895 Kalakaua Avenue 923 6552 Royal Hawaiian Brunch Royal Hawaiian Hotel 923-7311 Magoo's Pizza 1015 University Avenue 949-5381 Rainbow Drive-in 3308 Kanaina Ave 737 0177 Roy's 6600 Kalanianaole Hwy. 396-7697 Sansei 2252 Kalakua Blvd. 922-6611 Sam Choy's 449 Kapahulu Av 732 8645 The Shack 1051 Keolu Drive, Kailua 396-1919 Wailana Coffee House 1860 Ala Moana Blvd. 955-1764

Hawaii Volcano

USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) Eruption Update Eruption Summary Hazards History Panorama Images Current Activity Hazards History Current Eqs Map Felt EQs Destructive EQs Seismicity Hazards, Zoning Instrumentation Hualalai Haleakala Lo`ihi Ocean Entry Lava Zones Types History of HVO Volunteer program Location Kilauea: an explosive volcano in Hawai`i A well-known dictum in geology is "the present is the key to the past." Often, however, the past itself is a key: to the future. The past is a better such key, in fact, than is the present. It is improbable that everything that can happen is happening today. Something brand new may start, of course, but something that has happened in the past is more likely to occur again, regardless of what's going on today. It is in this light that a new feature story presents the outlines of Kilauea's explosive past. Kilauea is not exploding now, but it has done so in a small way in the recent past and in a big way during the past hundreds to thousands of years. If we are to know the whole gamut of what Kilauea can do, it behooves us to examine its past as carefully as possible. Explosions can be hazardous to both people on the ground and traveling in jet airliners. The more we know about Kilauea's explosions, the better chance we have of mitigating their risk to us. So turn the page and perhaps be surprised at the richness of Kilauea's explosive past. Archive of previous feature stories Photograph by C. Heliker August 26, 2005 Top: Waterspout spins between steaming water and large plume generated where lava meets the sea. The ocean entry at East Lae`apuki is just out of view to the left. Bottom: Lava bubble bursts in shallow water in front of East Lae`apuki bench. Archive of Featured Photographs Photograph by C. Heliker August 26, 2005 More Volcano Information from HVO and Beyond Report a felt earthquake to HVO using this form. More USGS Volcano Web sites Alaska Volcano Observatory Anatahan Volcano - Northern Mariana Islands Cascades Volcano Observatory Long Valley Observatory Yellowstone Volcano Observatory Volcano Hazards Program Current issue of Volcano Watch essay , written weekly by USGS scientists. Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park , home to HVO. Find visitor information and resources here. Volcanoes for kids , from the Volcano World website. U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, Menlo Park, California , USA URL http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/index.html Contact: hvowebmaster@usgs.gov (808) 967-7328 (an autoattendant) | USGS Privacy Statement | USGS Disclaimer | Accessibility | Last modification: 13 January 2006 (pnf)

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Taste of Hawaii Recipes Home Travel Directory Vacation Planner Win a Trip! Discount Card Maps Insider's Guide Big Island Vacation Planner Kauai Vacation Planner Maui Vacation Planner Oahu Vacation Planner Vacation Planner Service Love Stories Contest Free Newsletter Discount Card Special Offers Site Map Maps Scenic Tours Calendar Insider's Guide Island Insights Insider's Guide Recipe Index Insider's Guide Hints & Tips Ask the Big Kahuna Best Hidden Places 10 Best of Hawaii Hawaii Recipes Weather Exploring: Insider's Guide > Recipe Index "Taste of Hawaii" Recipes Try mouthwatering Hawaiian recipes from some of the most-renowned chefs in the Hawaiian islands. There's no better place to find a little "Taste of Hawaii"! Many recipes listed here are courtesy of Taste of Hawaii , the Ultimate Sunday Brunch, a signature annual fund-raising event presented by the Rotary Club of Kapaa, celebrating the food and restaurants of Hawaii. Browse by: Seafood Chicken/Duck Beef/Pork Vegetarian Desserts SEAFOOD - Coconut Breaded Shrimp with Sweet Chili Thai Sauce - Snow Crab and Asian Noodle Salad - Seared Furikaki Crusted Swordfish with Java Sambal - Smoked Basil Pesto Salmon - Togashi Seared Ahi & Refried Black Thai Rice - Poisson Cru - Salmon Lumpia - Seared Local Catch on a Seafood Luau - Crispy Asian Fried Calamari - With spicy sprout salad - Volcano Shrimp - Kiawe Grilled Shrimp & Orzo Pasta Vegetable Salad with Passion Fruit Vinaigrette - Shrimp Ceviche - Scampi Ravioli with Lobster Sauce - Seafood Napoleon - Ale Batter Lemongrass Crusted Kekaha Shrimp Stick - Seafood Towers on Spicy Sprout Salad - Duke's 7-Spice Ahi with Papaya Mustard Sauce - Kona Lobster with Avocado Salsa and Chili Sour Cream - Potato Crusted Deep-Fried Shrimp - Haleakala Crater Sushi - Panang Seafood Curry - Mango Mai Tai Poki - Organic Mango Shrimp Wrap - Ginger-Steamed Ono with Spring Mix Salad CHICKEN / DUCK Lime Chicken Yakisoba Noodles With Spicy Duck and Tropical Fruit Crepes Hao Manama Duck Flat Bread Kiawe Smoked Chicken Breast Kalua Chicken Salad with Pineapple Tomato Chutney BEEF / PORK Barbeque Baby Back Ribs with Coconut Rum Guava Glaze Farfalle Alla Boscaiolo con Funghi Guava Glazed Baby Back Ribs Marinated Pork Tenderloin Maui Beef Fajitas with Mango Salsa Paniolo Steak Poke Seared Herb & Pepper Crusted Lamb Loin VEGETARIAN Eggplant Rollatini Kilauea Herbed Goat Cheese & Spinach in Filo Panzanella (Italian Bread Salad) Pepita Pate Spinach Salad Super Shakti Vegan Spanikopita Tropical Salsa The Whole Enchilada Casserole DESSERTS Caramelized Banana Tart (with coconut chantilly) Chocolate Tofu Pie South Shore Lilikoi Meringue Tartelette Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake Homemade Ginger Ice Cream Lilikoi Mousse Cake © Best Places Hawaii , 1995-2005. All rights reserved. Photos courtesy HVCB. Contact Us | Marketing/Advertising | Email this Page to a Friend

Hawaiian Cruise

CANOE Travel - Activities - Hawaiian lines crusing -- January 25, 2006 Canada USA Mexico Central America Caribbean Africa Asia Australia/Oceania Europe South America Tips Trends Cybertrips Q&A Books -- Active Vacations Adventure Art Cruises Cultural Cybertrips -- Fall Getaways Families Golf Holidays Romantic Ski More -- Bed & Breakfast VIA Rail Canada All-Inclusive Vacations starting from C$747 Discount Travel Deals Tips on managing your debt -- Contest E-cards Newsletter Forum Feedback Atevo Travel Guide Currency Calculator Weather Travel Advisories Passport Canada Info Canada Customs Info Travel Health Tips World Airports Links Great Canadian Lakes Great Canadian Parks Great Canadian Places Great Canadian Rivers Natural Tourist Park Wardens Ski Canada -- Destination: HONOLULU, Hawaii Hawaiian lines crusing Norwegian Cruise Lines finds success in Hawaiian waters By JAYMES SONG -- Associated Press Cruise liner on the move at night. -- Photographer: Andrew Gunners, Getty Images Hawaii's cruise ship industry floundered in the days following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, as the state's sole interisland cruise operator was flooded with cancellations while bookings plummeted by 50 percent. American Classic Voyages Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection just 38 days after the attack and shut down its Hawaii operations, scuttling plans for two new ships. Since then, however, the Hawaii cruise ship industry has made an aggressive recovery. It has seen unprecedented growth, led by Norwegian Cruise Line and fueled by vacation-starved baby boomers. What used to be a seasonal business with a few ships making calls here, is now a year-round mainstay with Hawaii's ports bustling with activity. "For us, it's a huge market," said Robert Kritzman, NCL's executive vice president and managing director of Hawaii operations. "Very few people have cruised Hawaii. There's an untapped market still there and Hawaii is a phenomenal place to come through." Norwegian, which operates the U.S. subsidiary NCL America, is betting big on Hawaii, spending $1.4 billion on three luxury liners to serve the islands. The Miami-based company estimates it will own about 85 percent of the cruise ship market here by 2007. The 1,900-passenger Pride of Aloha was the first, introduced in 2004. Formerly the Norwegian Sky, it was redesigned with a Hawaii theme and reflagged to a U.S. vessel, allowing it to carry passengers solely between U.S. ports. The brand new 2,100-passenger Pride of America made its debut in June 2005 as the largest U.S.-flagged cruise ship ever. By the time its sister ship, the Pride of Hawaii, is built and arrives in the summer of 2006, the company will have three year-round lavish cruise ships -- as well as a seasonal foreign-flagged vessel -- carrying an estimated 8,000 passengers per week. "Being able to welcome an additional 8,000 people on a weekly basis will allow us to continue to grow our economy because we are almost at our capacity where our land-based accommodations are concerned," said Marsha Weinert, the state's tourism liaison. In July 2005, Hawaii hosted 22,725 cruise ship passengers, up 57 percent from July 2004, according to the latest state figures. Hawaii had 151,164 cruise passengers this year through July 2005, up 34.6 percent from the first seven months of 2004. About two-thirds of the visitors are extending their vacations and staying a couple days in hotels or time-share units. John Hansen, president of the North West Cruiseship Association, projects the number of cruise ship passengers in Hawaii will exceed 400,000 in 2006, up from about a peak of 150,000 annually before the 2001 terrorist attacks. However, the rapid growth can be seen worldwide. In 2004, nearly 10.5 million people took a vacation cruise, an increase of nearly 40 percent from 2001, according to figures on the Cruise Lines International Association's Web site. Hansen said that five years ago there were just four key cruise ports: Los Angeles, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Vancouver, British Columbia. Today, there are more than 20 key homeports that have emerged including Honolulu, Seattle, San Francisco, San Diego, Boston, Baltimore, Norfolk, Va., and Jacksonville, Fla. Many states are pouring millions of dollars into upgrading their cruise facilities to cash in on the cruise boom. Kritzman said a major benefit of a cruise vacation is value. Included in the fare are transportation, lodging, food and entertainment. "We think it's a great way to see Hawaii, especially for the first-time visitor," he said. "They get to see all four major islands while packing and unpacking once." The ships also provide a unique vantage point of the islands, sailing sail past the glowing lava fields of Kilauea volcano on the Big Island, the remote green peaks of the Na Pali coast on Kauai's North Shore and the urban cityscape of Oahu. Kritzman said the growth wouldn't have been possible without federal legislation enacted after the terrorist attacks. The law exempts NCL's ships from a rule that prohibits foreign-built ships from operating between U.S. ports. It also requires the cruise line to employ American crews and abide by all U.S. labor laws, including paying overtime. NCL estimates that labor on a U.S. vessel costs more than three times that of a foreign-flagged vessel. But not everyone has been a fan of the cruise ships. Environmentalists say cruise ships harm Hawaii's sensitive ecosystem, including its pristine coral reefs, and threaten the rural charm of the islands. They have long complained about a lack of oversight and laws regulating the cruise ship industry in Hawaii. "This is not Florida. This is a fragile island that is creaking under the weight of people," said Cha Smith, executive director of KAHEA, an advocate for environmental and native Hawaiian causes. KAHEA is working on launching a program called, "Na Maka O Ke Kai," or the "Eyes of the Ocean," encouraging people to report fouled water or debris left behind by cruise ships, which they call "giant floating cities." Kritzman said his state-of-the-art ships go far beyond what is required by law. The ships are self-sufficient, each generating its own electricity and drinking water. The vessels also treat sewage through a high-tech filtration process with the sludge heated and dried to be offloaded or burned in the ship's incinerator. "I think this is a very low-impact form of tourism. We think this does not have the same impact as building a resort," Kritzman said. If You Go... NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE AND NCL AMERICA: http://www.ncl.com/ or (800) 327-7030. KAHEA: http://www.kahea.org/ or (808) 524-8220. 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