Jill "You Must Not Know 'Bout Me" D.'s Profile

Got some amazing jeans at a MUCH lower price than I expected! Love the huge dressing rooms and the lighting is actually decent. Go to the back for the discount section but what's great about the front of the store is that it's all the current styles...at a fraction of the price they normally are!
The only crappy thing is that they are located in the Great Mall and that place is like the 10th circle of Hell.

I'm not a sandwich fan. I am the least likely person to want to go get a sandwich for any reason.
But....a cheese steak is NOT a sandwich. It's a CHEESE STEAK! An entirely different species unto itself!
I can totally eat a 10 inch by myself with no assistance AND curly fries.
Step to THAT boyyyyyyy!
I especially enjoy the mushroom with the cheese whiz or even without (but it's SO gooey and cheesy WITH!).
FYI: a cold 10" mushroom cheese steak with cheese whiz is BETTER than cold pizza the next day. You don't even have to heat it up!
TIP: 2 for Tuesdays gets you 2 stamps on your frequent buyer card for the purchase of ONE cheese steak

I'm on the fence about Casablanca.  They have a weird setup since they are located in the Pool/Tennis area of the Kiahuna Plantation. What that essentially means is that you will randomly find yourself watching a stranger swim or play tennis because you can't look anywhere else, being that the restaurant is located directly in between the tennis and pool areas.  I don't like that...it makes me feel like a peeping tom of sorts.  At night it's somewhat different but I'm not that big of a fan of the night scene either.  It seems to be of the really singlish set and that's GREAT...if you're single. However, if you and the hubby wanted to have a meal with/without your child(ren) it doesn't feel very welcoming.  
I also was singularly unimpressed with a lot of the food.  This isn't real Mediterranean fare.  How do I know since I'm white as snow?  My mom was born in Beirut, Lebanon and grew up in the Mediterranean until she was 11 years old.  My grandparents cooked amazing Mediterranean food (in addition to their native French fare) in their restaurant.  I lived in San Francisco for years and went to actual, authentic Mediterranean owned, operated and producing restaurants.  I'm friends with lots of Mediterraneans.  I know how and where to shop for Mediterranean/Halal cuisine and how to prepare it.  It's not all about hummus, couscous and kebabs peeps.
So yeah, I'm not into it.  It has a lot of potential but they need to either ditch the Mediterranean angle or learn how to execute it properly.  Since tourists and locals who don't know any better will still come here; it's a safe bet that won't happen.
Plus one star for decent customer service.

There's a lot to be said, good and bad, about Joe's.  Let me clarify a few things. I've had a lot of experience with Joe's for many different occasions and situations. Here's the tips:
1. DON'T eat in the restaurant. Unless you like watching birds landing on the tables and surrounding surfaces constantly. You can't help wondering how clean it is/isn't.
2. DO hire them for catering events. You will NOT be disappointed! Surprisingly, this place gets it. You want good food, good service and good prices. Joe's has all three and they have NEVER screwed up one of our events.
3. DO hire them if you need a private chef. Want to impress your guests with a great, home-cooked meal but don't want to actually leave your guests alone to cook it? Joe's has outstanding private chefs that will whip up a gourmet meal in your kitchen so you can look and be the diva/o you really are.
4. DO use them for takeout. When everyone else is booked for brunch or obnoxiously crowded with tourists...so is Joe's! However, you can still get that yummy food fix (this is especially awesome on Mother's Day/Father's Day when brunch providers rip you off shamelessly) by ordering takeout and enjoying your meal at home with distractions and children of your own choosing.

I've eaten many, many, many things off the menu and NEVER been disappointed.  It's shocking really, considering this place is located inside a golf course.  However, I will say that if you are scared of ordering their sashimi/sushi...don't be! It's unbelievably fresh and has always been the first thing devoured at any of our events.

Once you go Joe's you'll forget them other ho's.  :D

We stayed here recently for a friend's son's birthday. It was really pleasant and I have to give props to the valets who went above and beyond for me. Shutters Lounge is a great place for pupus and drinks and I have to say that you MUST MUST MUST order the breakfast pizza the morning after. It's incredible and arguably the finest brunch item I've eaten, thus far, on Kauai. It will feed 3 people...or one woman who insists on cleaning her plate (raises hand).
The rooms (ours was first floor pool side) are nice. Not too fancy but I appreciate having my own little lanai and a good bit of lawn space between the room and the pool so that I don't feel obligated to swim if I don't want to. Pools are perfect for the kids and not overcrowded.
Prices are super reasonable for all the amenities you get and I'd totally go here again!

Kauai doesn't have much in the way of office supply stores so this is pretty much your only option. The staff is super helpful and nice but the selection is notably small. Still, they can order from OfficeMax if they don't have it in stock but there will be time and money involved (and it won't be theirs lol).
They can process phone orders and they accept business accounts with prior approval.

It's not really authentic Chinese food but if you live in the area (Kalaheo/Lawai) then you're hard pressed for anything better. That being said, I think it's pretty decent food for a good value. The food is fairly fresh on the hot line because it's a popular destination. I'm pretty sure there's MSG but whatevs. I like the beef with broccoli, eggplant with beef, and the ubiquitous orange chicken (I know, I know...it's almost criminal). My husband likes the coconut shrimp but I found it too sweet for my tastes. The fried rice and chow mein are standard and unremarkable either way. They take to-go orders and the girl behind the counter hustles so service is as fast as it could be.

I went here on one of the first nights it opened and was pleasantly surprised. The ambiance (upstairs and downstairs) is sublime. Kudos to the decorator...you nailed it! The food was inventive but still didn't stray too far from the flavors you want and crave at a Mexican restaurant. I had jicama tacos and they were amazing! The chips and salsa were fresh and plentiful and the drinks were strong but delicious. Pricing was on point and the wait staff is beyond awesome. Ask for Devin or Kristy S. for outstanding service. I'll upgrade to five stars when I've had a meal upstairs :)

The ambiance is beautiful, as is the decor. The service is friendly and not overly solicitous. The food just wasn't that great. I was very excited to have brunch here with some out of town guests but I just wasn't impressed. I had the much-touted pineapple souffle pancakes and was left feeling like a deflated souffle after eating them. They are literally the TOPS of a lemon souffle with pineapple sauce. They are NOT pancakes by any stretch of a definition. They were very light and airy and made me feel like I basically ate a bunch of lemony/pineapple flavored meringues. NOT satisfying. I would have two-starred this review but the mini-muffin tower that came with our meal was yummy and so was the coffee. The other diners with me were also unimpressed or wowed.
The quest for a decent brunch spot on Kauai continues...

I went here for a friend's bachelorette party and it was kind of "meh" for me. There were a few stand-out dishes and surprisingly they were the gluten free kind (I have a gluten sensitivity). The prices were a little spendy and it was hard for me to believe that this was a true "tapas" restaurant as the portions weren't really conducive to sharing with more than one other person. The prices were also not really conducive to NOT share with at least one other person lol.
Doubt I'll be back unless it's a social occasion I have no control over.