They do bread well! Got a sourdough loaf and enjoyed it with big slabs of butter, toasted.read more

We regularly market at the Kaka'ako Farmers Market and are happy to say that although we have…read moreestablished favorite vendors, we continue to FIND new vendors with great artisanal products to try. This past Saturday, while roaming about the farmers market after getting a green smoothie ('Ōma'o Man) and checking out the fresh omusubi (The Rice Factory), we came across Roscoe's Sourdough. What caught our eyes at Roscoe's Sourdough was the fabulous display of their fresh baked sourdough breads. The loaves of bread ranged in flavors, shapes and prices ($5 - $10). The appealing factors of Roscoe's Sourdough were their impressive crisp crust, beautiful "bloom" (color) and crumb. Especially attractive to me, at the time, was their Olive-Garlic focaccia square priced at $5 (mainly because we hadn't eaten breakfast yet). second loaf that attracted me was called "Da Purps" which has the purple Okinawan sweet potato listed as one of its ingredients. However, I didn't want to get ahead of myself so only purchased the focaccia. I didn't get to chat with the woman behind the table as she and another woman were having a conversation so I wasn't able to get any background information about the baker or his business. However, I did only interrupt to ask to purchase a square of focaccia. She was friendly and smiley as she packaged a fresh square of focaccia into a plain brown paper bag. We rushed home to tear into some of this sourdough focaccia. Its mild sourness complemented the roasted sweet garlic and olive oil. The focaccia was delicious at room temperature as its chewy yet airy structure made for a great mouthfeel. I did think about lightly toasting the focaccia and smearing it with some butter or dipping it into an olive oil and balsamic vinegar dip. Instead, I cut the square horizontally to make 2 squares while sautéing mushrooms, onions and garlic as a topping. I then topped each focaccia half with the mushroom mixture, sprinkled feta cheese atop and toasted the focaccia until the cheese melted and focaccia was warmed through. In short, the warmed sourdough focaccia tasted better than its room temperature version. I can't wait until next Saturday to try a loaf of Roscoe's Da Purps or maybe the classic O.G.

Really amazing assortment of wines and spirits as well as gifts! Was looking for a nice sipping rum…read morefor a friends 40th birthday and the staff was super knowledgeable and helped me find the perfect one in my price range!

I've been to a few R. Fields at other Foodland stores, but not this particular one. So I opted to…read morecall to see if they had a particular cigar and I spoke to a gentleman named Brian. He stated that he would go take a look and put me on hold, after 20 minutes of waiting I decided to call back and when I did Brian was gone and another gentleman abruptly said we don't carry that, Thanks bye. Needless to say I won't be visiting this store and would hope that they have a little bit more customer service because they just lost the customer, and did not realize it.

5-7-2020 updated review: 4 th and final delivery…read more For the convenience of not having to leave your home, once your account is set up and you are put on a route, then it's an option to consider. Quality of produce varies- now that businesses will be opening up next week, timing was perfect. For myself, I'd choose fresh and unblemished produce. Percentage wise, 70% of the time the items were okay. The remaining items I'd personally would have not chosen the quality of some items I.e., wilted, slimy ends in plastic bag, blemished dings or scratches on items, nicks in skin of produce. For this last order the items were good. Unlike last week's driver, who rang the doorbell, different driver today never sent a final text or notification that produce had arrived. With this heat, lettuce would suffer. Be cautious. My four deliveries were a gift yet I received a message after my 3rd delivery that I owed $50+- unbelievable. Also was told someone put a hold on my delivery and did I want to activate up again. Seemed screwy,and undoubtedly alarming to me. I tried to keep calm and composed so that there wouldn't be a backlash on what was in my final bag. I'm glad someone surprised me with this as a gift. Gave me the chance to experience delivery to my front door. Rocky start but remaining 3 deliveries got better. Super glad I received regular sized tomatoes and head lettuce vs loose leaf for this ending delivery. Live and let learn. Note: you need to be a lover of veggies. My crisp bin still has some unused items from last week's delivery even though I cooked daily and incorporated veggies at least twice daily. I didn't want to see another carton of tiny tomatoes for a LONG time, honest! Thankyou my gift giver and mahalo to the person who bagged my produce today- awesome job today. Okay, all pau, literally, the end.

We decided to start a farm fresh service, since the farmers markets were closed and we wanted to…read moresupport the local farmers during the COVID-19 pandemic. My husband signed up for a weekly bag that he would pick up at Ala Moana on Saturday. The items in the bag depend on what is available, so you do not get a choice of what goes in the bag. It is $30 per each bag. There are about five or six items per bag. Bags have included onions, green onions, bok choy, small pineapple, sweet potatoes, small Thai watermelon, grape tomatoes, green beans and lettuce. You better like lettuce since every bag contains lettuce that is about half the bag!! Unfortunately you cannot choose the items in your bag, so you might end up with items that you don't like or want. In general most of the items looked reasonably fresh. The problem with the service is that there is no quality control. In our last bag, they were two onions and both were completely rotten. I can't imagine the person who put them in the bag didn't notice that they were rotten. There is no consistency when it comes to the quality of the produce. Also considering that the bag is pricey for what you get, so you would expect that all the items in the bag were of usable quality. Needless to say after getting some rotten items, we canceled our service.

Needed a place to eat out tonight and was tired of the same ol' places we always go to. Glad I…read moreremembered about this dynamic duo of Japanese style bento type entrees and made-to-order pasta. We were stoked to arrive in time for the end of day pastries discount at 6:00. You need to buy 6 and we just made it! They didn't have the apple pastry we usually get but because of that we got to try the peanut banana cream roll which was delish! Not too sweet, with apple banana and creamy peanut goodness in the center. On the Miopastalogy side, we ordered: 1) The Special: Salmon ikura cream pasta- a beautifully cooked fetucine- "light on the cream" which made for a nicely coated but not too creamy white sauce with salmon flakes, mushrooms, spinach, capers and a dollop of ikura. Mom and aunty loved this. 2) Shoyu butter pasta- their most popular pasta also el dente, a light shoyu with bacon, mushrooms, spinach, katsuo bushi, and a pad of butter, sprinkled with nori and chili flakes over spaghetti. I really liked the flavor on this. On the Dell's Kitchen side we got: 1) Kurobuta katsu- good quality pork with a crispy breading on a delicious Japanese curry with 2 scoops rice 2)Miso salmon - attractively plated with fresh ingredients Both came with potato salad and a cabbage salad tossed with a yummy creamy sesame dressing. I got the Dammann iced tea which was unsweetened and refreshing and hit the spot. Anunexpected bonus was the $10 off we received off each bill for having spent $100 on prior visits! Delicious food with great value and friendly service! They will deliver food but you seat yourself and bus your own tables. We'll be back!

Stopped by Mio Pastalogy and decided to skip my usual build-your-own pasta to try their special:…read moresalmon tagliatelle with ikura. It was seriously bomb -- rich, flavorful, and the ikura was a perfect salty pop with the salmon. It's a casual dining experience , service was quick and friendly, and I've never had trouble finding parking.

Delicious choices at this market and deli. Be patient because they take time to make your food just…read moreright. The Mango Sticky Rice bowl was the best ever!! Equally delicious was the Avocado sandwich.

My wife and I like to stop at local grocery stores when we travel and we were truly blown away by…read morethis place. The variety of vegetarian/vegan options are truly exceptional. I have been looking for Tofurky Bologna for months and they had it! I wish they had a location in Texas!! I haven't had a tuna sandwich in years and their vegan option was outstanding, it took me right back to having a "real" tuna sandwich. I actually came back to get one more for the road. The area is also filled with great graffiti art so I would recommend walking around.

Just finished an amazing brunch at Farmhouse. Wasn't sure when we pulled into the parking lot. I…read moremean....... We walk around the corner and we were surprised at how small the place was. Maybe 30 seats. But super cute. The server was amazing and very attentive. Started with the beignets and WOW. Got the side chocolate sauce and the jam. Both were outstanding. Melt in your mouth those beignets. Sooooo good! We shared the ham sandwich.....Amazing.......the breakfast sandwich (with candied bacon).....Amazing.....then the potatoes which were off the chart good. Like heaven. Really really good. Had the side house ketchup and the horseradish dipping sauces which were both great. Can't say enough good things about Farmhouse. It was our first time there.......but it wont be our last. Our new favorite place for sure. Limited menu but everything was the bomb.

amazing we had the Mediterranean omelette and the potato Mille-feuille with the farmhouse ketchup …read more supper yummy !!! sophisticated , delicated and tasty . we loved so much that we came back next day !!!! we will be back for sure on our next visit to Honolulu !! staff friendly and the chef thank you personally . love it

Chef Alfredo's pasta has become a part of my family's weekly routine! Every Wednesday, I take my…read moretwo little girls to the Blaisedell farmers market and we go straight to Chef Alfredo. My daughters look forward to enjoying his pasta AND he manages to give them some special attention even when there's a crowd waiting. Don't go hungry because there is always a wait while The Pasta Guy works his magic. The wait can be as short as 15 minutes (usually bad weather) and as long as 1.5 hours. Everything is made to order. I always place my order and then spend an hour running errands, shopping at the other vendor booths, or entertaining my kids by visiting all of the fish that live in the ponds around the stadium. For people who complain about the long wait, just go somewhere else. We return regularly because this Brooklyn girl needs her pasta fix and I have yet to find a decent Italian restaurant in this state. The pasta is the perfect texture, the sauce is always flavorful, and we always get two meals out of one order because the chef is very generous with the portions. Payment is cash only and Chef relies on the honor system. When your order is up, slip the cash payment (plus tip if you feel inclined) into the cash box. If you're looking for authentic Italian pasta, this is it. You can even eat the pasta al fresco when the weather is nice!

Best authentic Italian food on island! Just returned from our three year assignment in Italy and…read morewas blessed to find Chef Alfredo at the Kailua farmer's market. Fresh, hand made, and HUGE portions of true Italian flavors make this well worth the wait for this one-man show presenting legitimate Italian flavors at a fraction of the cost of most Italian dinning on island. Come early to place your order as he runs out of his most popular dishes quickly! Quality ingredients, generous portions, and original Italian family recipes made with true Italian love and passion. Don't miss this experience!

What can I say? Every time I visit Hawaii, stopping by Foodland to pick up a Poke bowl is a MUST!…read moreThere's often times a line waiting for your number to be called, but it's all part of the fun and anticipation. The staff is super duper friendly, and happy to let you sample before committing to which poke(s) you want to order. Let's be honest, they all taste phenomenal and super fresh. Truly one of my favorite grocery stores ever. They have everything you need here. Hot food bar, cold food bar, snacks, drinks, essentials... and of course Aloha vibes.

I stayed nearby and loved the convenience of this location…read more There is a big parking lot attached to the mall that makes parking super convenient. The inside of the market is clean and well kept. The atmosphere is always lively and there are plenty of seats to sit after purchasing food. The hot bar has a wide variety of foods and a salad bar that offers a little of everything for everyone. I did not get to try anything from the hot bar but my parents and sister for the most part really liked what they got. The hot and cold bar is priced by weight. The rotisserie chicken is pretty dry in my opinion. For the price, (about $7 to $8 I believe), it was a disappointment compared to Costco. The poke bar was definitely the biggest hit. After grabbing a number and waiting to be called, my sister and I decided to get two 1 pound containers of tuna and a half pound of a little beef item. The workers behind the counter were helpful and kind. They made really good suggestions. I would definitely recommend this market to grab food before heading to the nearby beach! Loved this market :)