Food Review: Rainbow Drive-In (Honolulu, HI)

One of the great staples in Honolulu "where to go" according to... 

DINERS, DRIVE-INs AND DIVES

Go right up and order and then the wait is fast.

What's a real Hawaiian kind of meal?

They've got enough seating in the front....

and the back =0)

We decided to do take out (what with the baby already asleep in the hotel)

We get:

Root Beer Float (just because)

Mixed plate (of meats)

The meat is very tender. Not overly salty and all around very good.

Mahi Mahi

What's not good about fried fish?! 

The Mahi Mahi was delicious. The fillets are big and filling, the fish wasn't dry, and the fish wasn't overly battered. All in all, they did good on this dish.

Loco Moco (Beef, Eggs, Gravy)

This is all around the tastiest and fattiest thing I've ever had. It's a rice version of a hamburger (without the veggies). Soooooooooooo good! It's a Hawaii favorite!

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This is the place to go if you're looking to go for the tasty and none of the health. It was a fun and tasty experience.... once in a while! =0)

Taste ................ 4.5/5

Service .............. super fast

Atmosphere ................ Lots of character/Hawaiian

Food Review: Pinkberry (L.A & Las Vegas)

Pinkberry

My very first time

Tried it... and the verdict: Pretty good!

And compared to Menchies & Yogurts, I like that the toppings are included but the yogurt choices are limited and not very unique. But the yogurt itself is very creamy and very tasty.

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The menu

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FOOOOOOOOOOD PHOTOS

We got one with vanilla bean yogurt and toppings of sliced almonds, cookie dough and granola bits

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Second one: Half chocolate/vanilla yogurt and toppings of sliced almonds, chocolate bites, brownie crumbs

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And I had a partner in crime. My curious nephew joined me in a quest for satisfying my sweet tooth:

You can already see the drool appearing on his lower lip! hehe

Runyon Canyon (West Hollywood)

Gorgeous view of the city, eh?! 

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Where to see it and... maybe get a run in as well? ;p

RUNYON CANYON PARK

City of Los Angeles Recreation & Parks Department

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This is a great park for all walks of life & wherever you are in your fitness goals.

However, even the easy route (which I tried) still gives you quite the workout.

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The Good/The Bad:

Good --> You can bring your dog(s) and kids (increases your workout) 

Bad --> Limited parking

Good --> Parking is FREE

!!! Get a load of the HOLLYWOOD sign !!!

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And sometimes... you never know who's jogging next to you. 

*I thought I saw you smiling at me, Actor Sean Faris. ;p 

Product Review: Maracuja Oil by Tarte

Here goes............ This is my first product review on a skin product I got from Sephora. Please bear with me. I will only be reviewing the effects of Tarte's maracuja oil on my Asian skin.

My skin type:

At the time, my skin around my chin was horrifically dry to where it was peeling

Thinking that an oil might work fast/better than any moisturizer, I decided to try Tarte's maracuja oil because there was a free deluxe sample with my purchase. Before this, I knew nothing about oils (which ones are good etc) and I had never heard of maracuja oil before I saw the sample online.

What is maracuja oil?

Maracuja oil is a nutrient-rich oil that has vitamin C and essential fatty acids which help to hydrate skin types such as sensitive, dry, and acne prone skin. It helps the skin to instantly brighten and look more radiant. And its said to promote active skin recovery and deliver maximum hydration without any greasy or filmy feel.

What's true/What's false (on my skin)

True | It's not greasy at all. Light and and not filmy feel.

False | It did not hydrate my dry skin (chin and jaw area)

My review | The oil was much too thin and watery to really have an effect on my super dry skin. I used it consistently for 1 week (2x a day, morning & evening) and it did not help to hydrate my skin. However, a few weeks later, I started using it again on a acne scar on my nose and it has kept the scar from drying up. I am pretty happy that it was overly oily and I am starting to see some healing. 

Overall, the product is only okay. It's not very strong and I feel that the descriptions from Ulta and Sephora are both pretty exaggerated. But for the lighter things, it's good to have handy. But to spend $48 for this oil is expensive and not very effective. 

I hope this has helped! 

Comment if you have any more questions!