The New Shirokiya Food Court

If you've been to Ala Moana Mall, you've probably been to Shirokiya's. If you've been to Shirokiya's then you've probably eaten in their food court area. Prepared Japanese and local foods as well as made to order meals like ramen abound. Well - they moved the food court to where the old Sears used to be. Seating for 800 and not 1, not 2, not 3, but 7 aisles (I think - I lost count) of vendors to chose your lunch from. Pretty crazy and overwhelming. Add in the crowd and you get overloaded quick. But it did remind me of trying to get a bite to eat in Yokohama or Tokyo.

Cool Paddle and Holder

This is my first mobile post - let's see how the mechanics flow...

I first saw this paddle at a coffee shop at Ala Moana Shopping Center on one of my business trips out here a few years back.  Now that I am learning to make paddles, I felt compelled to come back and take a closer look.

Very nice craftsmanship!