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Happy Hour at Mina's Fish House has top notch views, pupus, and cocktails. Friends from Texas visited us this summer and we brought them here for a wonderful evening.
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BEST EATS ON OAHU
Hau Tree Kaimana Beach This location is perfect for brunch with oceanfront views of Kaimana Beach under a canopy of hau trees. Must order: The pastry trio, avocado toast, and their specialty brunch cocktails.
Summertime is the best time for dining out with family and friends! Whether you are new to Hawaii, a longtime local, or just here for vacation and fun, we’d like to share some of our family’s top restaurant recommendations on Oahu!
JULY 2023
Hi Pie Bakery and Cafe North Shore @hipie_NS
A little spicy and a lot ono, the Red Curry Fish at Uahi Island Grill in Kailua is perfection.
Must order: The housemade chicken pot pie and poi banana bread sundae. The poi banana bread sundae is out of this world! It's a thick slice of poi banana bread with a maple butter spread, topped with vanilla ice cream and crushed macadamia nuts.
Uahi Island Grill Kailua
Featured on Guy Fieri's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," this fun patio has excellent food and great mai tais for $6 at happy hour! Must Order: The red curry fish — grilled fish topped with Thai red coconut curry, served with rice and green papaya salad. This dish was even featured on Food Network.
Uncle Bo's Haleiwa, North Shore Must order:
Mina's Fish House Ko Olina
The S.O.S pan roast with clams, scallops, shrimp, calamari, and fresh fish, all served with rice. The dish is velvety, creamy, and delicious!
Mina’s Fish House is my favorite happy hour spot with ocean views in the beautiful Four Seasons hotel every day from 3-5 p.m.! Must order: One of everything! You can never go wrong with this happy hour menu. My favorites are the ahi poke, blistered shishito peppers, tōgarashi-spiced big reef squid, and the sangria!
Hi Pie Bakery has the best dessert on island! Warm poi banana bread topped with maple butter ice cream
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Menya Le Nood Honolulu Everything is delicious here, including their gyoza, ramen, and fried chicken, but they are best known for their tsukemen!
3075 Ala Poha Pl. #808, Honolulu HI 96818 - SOLD 6/14/2023 Our full service marketing and home staging plan helped a family sell their Salt Lake condo for $780,000 ($10,000 over asking price) in only eight days!
Must order: Black tonkotsu tsukemen.
Surf N Salsa Food Truck Haleiwa This is the best food truck, with a dreamy patio area and huge portions!
Must order: Carne asada fries.
Kalapawai Market Kailua
My daughter, Julia, begged me to add this to the list. Her favorite burger on the island is the Beach Burger on their lunch menu. Their dinner menu is exceptional — try the chef's specials; they’re always good!
Hawaiian Island Café Waimanalo Locally owned and operated! It’s a cute café, and the owners are warm and inviting. Must order: Turkey pesto club — this is the best sandwich on the island. Served on a poi bun, take it to-go and have a picnic at Waimanalo Beach for a perfect afternoon.
OAHU HOME AND CONDO M SALES AND MEDIAN PRICES DIP, BUT PACE OF SA
Farm to Barn Haleiwa
The monthly median sales price for both single-family homes and condos fell 4.5% year-over-year. The single-family home monthly median sales price in June was $1,050,000, and $510,000 for condos. Single-family home sales dropped 30.5%, and condo sales dove 24.9% compared to the same time last year. However, the market pace remained relatively quick, with most properties entering a contract in just over two weeks. Although both markets experienced double-digit sales growth from the first quarter of 2023 to the second-up 28.4% for single-family homes and 27.2% for condo-sales, which were approximately one- third down from a year ago for both the second quarter and year-to-date.
You can't miss the cute red barn overlooking their farm and outdoor patio area. They often have fun events and evening yoga classes on the lawn. Their food is fresh and consciously sourced!
Must Eat: Barn burrito and açaí bowl.
-Sachi Mitchell
SINGLE-FAM MARKET
The first half of the year saw 337 single-family homes, approximately 26% of sales, that closed for more than the original asking price, compared to 1,189 single- family homes or 61% of sales over the same period last year. Fourteen percent of single-family home sales received full asking price compared to 13% last year. In the
Surf N Salsa in Haleiwa has Carne Asada Fries that are so Ono!
condo market, 502, or 21% of sales, closed above the original asking price compared to 1,589 condo sales, or 43% in the first half of 2022. The share of condo sales that received full asking price was 21% year- to-date compared to 19% last year. At the end of last month, active inventory was up in both markets compared to the same time last year. June 2023 ended with 605 active single-family homes, a 14.8% year-over-year increase, and 1,159 active condos, a 16.1% increase from a year ago.
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91-1095 Waimomona Pl., Ewa Beach HI 96706 - SOLD 5/12/2023 Our full service marketing and home staging plan helped another family sell their Ewa Gentry home for $881,000 ($11,000 over asking price) in only 10 days! We can help you sell your home for more money and save you $1,000’s of dollars in fees. Ask about our 2% Full Service Listing w/ Staging Package. Call or text Jason today at 808-208-5171.
SAZON GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS Inspired by AmbitiousKitchen.com
MARKETS COOL IN JUNE ALES REMAINS RELATIVELY QUICK
"The directional shift in several market indicators — the modest pullback in median sales price, the slightly longer days on market, and the dip in the percent of original list price received — affirm the transition from last year's intense buyer competition to a moderating environment in some areas. Market headwinds that persist are low inventory and shifting affordability as average mortgage rates remain elevated from recent years," said Fran Villarmia-Kahawai, president of the Honolulu Board of REALTORS® .
INGREDIENTS
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 tsp cumin • 1 tsp ground coriander • 1 tsp turmeric • 1/2 tsp garlic powder • 1/2 tsp oregano • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional) • 1/2 tsp salt • Freshly ground black pepper
$1,050,000
4.5%
MILY
MEDIAN SINGLE-FAMILY PRICE
248 CLOSED SALES
30.5%
17 DAYS ON MARKET
70%
7 days slower
DIRECTIONS
$510,000
1. In a large bowl, add chicken, olive oil, cumin, coriander, turmeric, garlic powder, oregano, cayenne pepper (if desired), salt, and pepper. Toss together to coat chicken; let it marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour. 2. Preheat grill to 400 F. Grill chicken thighs for 6–8 minutes per side or until fully cooked and an internal thermometer reads 165 F. 3. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm, then chop into bite-size pieces to use in salads, tacos, bowls, and more!
4.5%
MEDIAN CONDO PRICE
CONDO/ TOWNHOUSE MARKET
470 CLOSED SALES
24.9%
18 DAYS ON MARKET
63.6%
7 days slower
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SUSTAINABLE LIVING MADE SIMPLE GOING GREEN FOR SUMMER
While summer is a favorite season for many, it’s also a time when people start slacking in their sustainability efforts. They start using more air conditioning or try other environmentally unfriendly methods. While there are certainly some days when we need the A/C, there are many more we can survive without it. In addition to turning off the air conditioner, there are other things we can do regularly to ensure a sustainable summer. Here are a few practices to incorporate into your life this summer that will be less damaging to the environment than the alternatives. Control your home temperature and lighting. We all know how refreshing it can feel to walk into an air-conditioned home after a hot summer day, but air conditioners use a lot of energy. Instead of relying on the A/C, utilize your fans more often or open your windows after the sun goes down. Don’t leave your air
conditioner on if you’re leaving the house for more than a few hours.
Also, keep in mind that summer brings more sunlight, which means we can open the curtains and let the sunshine in instead of turning on a few lights. Get your produce from farmers markets. Farmers markets offer a great selection of local produce and other foods. If you’ve never been or don’t go regularly, you should make a habit of going as often as you can. Not only are you supporting local businesses and farmers, but you’re also helping the environment since you’re buying from vendors that don’t have to travel far to sell their products. Avoid using disposable products. Summer is the best time for picnics, and many will try to use Styrofoam cups and plastic utensils for easy cleanup. However, these items are incredibly harmful to the environment! Rather than buying single-use items, bring Tupperware or other reusable containers, and be sure to clean up after yourself.
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