The Hawaii Traveler

Do you love Hawai’i, rainbows, drive in restaurants, and good red chili? Me too.  That’s why whenever I’m in Honolulu, I set up camp at the Rainbow Drive In.  The Rainbow’s been around since 1961, when a former Army cook and restranteur joined forces to provide working folks and the Waikiki crowd with good food at good prices. (And did I mention the chili?) If you’re the no-frills type, you’ll love it, too.  Try the mixed plate!
Rainbow Drive In
Address: 3308 Kanaina Ave
Honolulu
Phone: 808-737-0177
Photo by Flickr–Creative Commons, by bobster1985

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Here’s a video, courtesy of KGMB channel 9 that shows you how to make Jasmine Smoked Ahi Pastrami. You’re welcome.
In other news: I’m starving.

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On the Big Island, there are many a fragrance to be sniffed.  The flowers, the ocean air. The coffee.
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