Happy Mother's Day

Son R's gift was an ultra cute bookend doxie!
The gardenias from Claire, who gave them to me on Friday were still giving off their fragrance.

And Penny gave me an ultra cute pose.

Daughter M took us to The Veranda at the Kahala Hotel, which was a wonderful treat for all.

The chandeliers brought back memories of my mom who loved them because they look like colored sugar crystals.
We came often when the Curry Bar was offered here.  Three different curries with their rices and condiments were served buffet style - Indian, Thai, and Japanese.   After they stopped this, we only came occasionally to Hoku's or Tokyo Tokyo to dine, or to weddings.
I had forgotten how relaxing it was in this lobby.
Friend Claire began telling me about how she and her friend loved Arancino and The Veranda, so I was delighted when M suggested we come here for Mother's Day dinner.

From the Lounge Menu, I ordered the Hamachi Poke.
So fresh.

R had the Tomato Salad which was very nice.

M shared the Fried Chicken with R.  The French Fries were deliciously crisp and hot.

Penny behaved very well.  Not a whimper nor cry for food.

My Tempura (avocado, asparagus, shrimp ) was served hot and crunchy.

R's Fish was nice too.

The kids had the Wagyu hamburger sliders.

And then the sweet part...

R had the Macadamia Nut Praline Crunch and Camomile tea.

M's Hoku's Dark Chocolate
Coulant.

My Hibiscus Pavlova.

When the ambience is so breezy and casual, and the food and service are wonderful you can't help but have a great evening.

There was entertainment from 7:30.

Thank you for a great day.