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<font color=blue>just skippin' around, amusing mys
- Joined
- Nov 14, 2007
Tonight, we decided to have dinner at Makahiki. I was able to call down and get a reservation that night, which was nice. We did end up waiting quite a while for the table when we went down, though- 20 minutes or longer, I think.
Look! Aulani is haunted!
Which seemed like an eternity, because as usual, we were STARVING!!!
On the plus side, though, once we got in, we could start eating right away, since this was a buffet. A very, very nice buffet, by the way- lots of unusual choices- we really enjoyed it! Here is the myriad of delectables to try, from the website-
Makahiki Dinner Buffet Menu
MAKAHIKI THE BOUNTY OF THE ISLANDS
DINNER BUFFET
Our casual dinner buffet offers fresh local products and
Chef-inspired dishes with world flavors.
STARTERS
Field Greens and Condiments with choice of Dressings,
Caesar Salad, Tomato and Mozzarella Salad, Marinated Vegetables,
Potato Salad, Asian Chicken Salad,
Broccoli and Shrimp Salad, Lomilomi Salmon,
Poi, Sushi, and Minestrone Soup
SELECTION OF SEASONAL SEAFOOD ON ICE
Snow Crab Legs, Shrimp, Poke,
Sashimi, and Oysters on the Half Shell
ENTRÉES
Grilled Chicken Breast with Tropical Salsa,
Barbecued Pork Spare Ribs, Miso Glazed Salmon, Pizza,
Beef Chow Fun Noodles, Island-style Fried Rice,
Spicy Shrimp and Pepper Penne, Fried Noodles,
Wok-fried Seasonal Vegetables, Assorted Tempura,
Beef Short Ribs, and Teriyaki Tofu
CARVING STATION
Prime Rib of Beef with Hawaiian Salt Crust
SEASONAL VEGETABLE SELECTION
Roasted Red Potatoes, Corn on the Cob, Baked Beans,
Roasted Island Sweet Potatoes with Macadamia Nut Butter,
Wok Fired Snow Peas, Sautéed Bok Choy,
and Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
DESSERTS
Chocolate Brownies, No Sugar Added Mango Cheesecake,
Seasonal Fruit Cobbler, Bread Pudding, Molten Chocolate Cake,
Freshly Baked Cookies, Rice Krispies Treats,
Macadamia Nut Caramel Tart, Coconut Cake, Tropical Cake,
and Fresh Fruit with fresh Whipped Cream
KEIKI CORNER
(FOR GUESTS AGES 9 AND UNDER)
Macaroni & Cheese, crispy Chicken Breast Strips,
Mashed Potatoes, and Steamed Vegetables
Adults 43.00 Keiki (Ages 9 and Under) 21.00
Hours of Operation: 5 9:30 p.m.
An 18% service charge is added for parties of 7 or more.
General excise tax of 4.71% will be added to all transactions.
Offerings change daily.
Yes, it was a very pricey buffet- but with all that sashimi and shellfish, I would guess it has to be pricey. The desserts-
There were also chocolate chip & sugar cookies. Make sure if you go to allot a good chunk of time to get your money's worth- we, however, could not do that, because Timmy and I were signed up for the 9pm "Imi Loa Na Hoku"- Adult Explore the Stars. There was a fee with this, although I can't recall how much it was (I want to guess $45?). I had asked, and Timmy at 13 was fine for attending the later adult one.
We were lucky, because it was a clear night, and we saw stars and planets galore- that telescope was AMAZING- we spent a lot of time looking at the moon, which was incredible with tons of detail. Both Tim & I enjoyed this activity (that no one else in my family wanted to do).
Always nice to spend time one-on-one with my boys!
Then it was back upstairs to pack it up, finish up that incredible Koloa rum,
...and take some pics around the resort before bed- next....
Look! Aulani is haunted!
Which seemed like an eternity, because as usual, we were STARVING!!!
On the plus side, though, once we got in, we could start eating right away, since this was a buffet. A very, very nice buffet, by the way- lots of unusual choices- we really enjoyed it! Here is the myriad of delectables to try, from the website-
Makahiki Dinner Buffet Menu
MAKAHIKI THE BOUNTY OF THE ISLANDS
DINNER BUFFET
Our casual dinner buffet offers fresh local products and
Chef-inspired dishes with world flavors.
STARTERS
Field Greens and Condiments with choice of Dressings,
Caesar Salad, Tomato and Mozzarella Salad, Marinated Vegetables,
Potato Salad, Asian Chicken Salad,
Broccoli and Shrimp Salad, Lomilomi Salmon,
Poi, Sushi, and Minestrone Soup
SELECTION OF SEASONAL SEAFOOD ON ICE
Snow Crab Legs, Shrimp, Poke,
Sashimi, and Oysters on the Half Shell
ENTRÉES
Grilled Chicken Breast with Tropical Salsa,
Barbecued Pork Spare Ribs, Miso Glazed Salmon, Pizza,
Beef Chow Fun Noodles, Island-style Fried Rice,
Spicy Shrimp and Pepper Penne, Fried Noodles,
Wok-fried Seasonal Vegetables, Assorted Tempura,
Beef Short Ribs, and Teriyaki Tofu
CARVING STATION
Prime Rib of Beef with Hawaiian Salt Crust
SEASONAL VEGETABLE SELECTION
Roasted Red Potatoes, Corn on the Cob, Baked Beans,
Roasted Island Sweet Potatoes with Macadamia Nut Butter,
Wok Fired Snow Peas, Sautéed Bok Choy,
and Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
DESSERTS
Chocolate Brownies, No Sugar Added Mango Cheesecake,
Seasonal Fruit Cobbler, Bread Pudding, Molten Chocolate Cake,
Freshly Baked Cookies, Rice Krispies Treats,
Macadamia Nut Caramel Tart, Coconut Cake, Tropical Cake,
and Fresh Fruit with fresh Whipped Cream
KEIKI CORNER
(FOR GUESTS AGES 9 AND UNDER)
Macaroni & Cheese, crispy Chicken Breast Strips,
Mashed Potatoes, and Steamed Vegetables
Adults 43.00 Keiki (Ages 9 and Under) 21.00
Hours of Operation: 5 9:30 p.m.
An 18% service charge is added for parties of 7 or more.
General excise tax of 4.71% will be added to all transactions.
Offerings change daily.
Yes, it was a very pricey buffet- but with all that sashimi and shellfish, I would guess it has to be pricey. The desserts-
There were also chocolate chip & sugar cookies. Make sure if you go to allot a good chunk of time to get your money's worth- we, however, could not do that, because Timmy and I were signed up for the 9pm "Imi Loa Na Hoku"- Adult Explore the Stars. There was a fee with this, although I can't recall how much it was (I want to guess $45?). I had asked, and Timmy at 13 was fine for attending the later adult one.
We were lucky, because it was a clear night, and we saw stars and planets galore- that telescope was AMAZING- we spent a lot of time looking at the moon, which was incredible with tons of detail. Both Tim & I enjoyed this activity (that no one else in my family wanted to do).
Always nice to spend time one-on-one with my boys!
Then it was back upstairs to pack it up, finish up that incredible Koloa rum,
...and take some pics around the resort before bed- next....
We will go tour Savannah again and hit Charleston on the way home. We are driving. Last time it took 11 hours. I want to be on the road by 6am. We are driving down on a Sunday morning which worked really well the last time. Can't wait. 
Wait, nobody said anything about that!
And although David was not a winner in his category (although the winner did give him a huge hug- David and wife Pam were seated behind him), I can tell you my entire town is SOOO proud of him for turning that amazing book into such a beautiful screenplay. If you have not seen it yet, you really need to- the four of us went on opening night, and ALL were blown away (that's right- even the two teenage boys). Such a beautiful, beautiful movie that was so deeply, deeply moving.
But by the end, I really missed Sean, so I was glad to be going (not really, but maybe a little! 
). This summer we will be gone even longer for Californina- makes me nervous about how that is going to be by the end....
about the airfare - that's what we are always faced with and I cannot wait to be able to fly "cheap" while cruising in Europe. 
