Whole Foods coming to Kahala Mall
Happy New Year or as they say in Hawaii, Hau'oli Makahiki Hou.
I just saw this morning that Whole Foods, headquartered here in Austin is not only coming to the Kahala Mall but it will be even bigger than originally planned. Looks like this is one of three that are slated to open in the islands.
I have fond memories of the Kahala Mall -- riding our bikes there as kids and hanging out. What I want to know is whatever happened to The Book Nook, Farrell's, Jenny's Garden, Kahala Music, Pete's Model Craft and our favorite, India Imports (don't see many head shops in mainstream malls these days). What drew us to India Imports however, wasn't the paraphernalia in the glass cases (we were a bit young) but the rich catalog of cool black light posters of everything from dragons and cougars to Tweety Bird and Jimi Hendrix.
Getting back to the present, I hope Whole Foods does well in Hawaii. That being said, the whole "“rahodeb” fiasco has left a bad taste in my mouth. What I really wish for Hawaii (and for Austin) is a Trader Joe's. Much, much better priced and much more manageable
And while we're at it, what about a Peet's?
Pau for now...
Farrell's Update: Looks like Farrell's is back in Hawaii. And it wasn't just Hawaii that had Farrell's, look how mighty the chain once was. And in contrast, today.
Yes, we are also anxiously waiting for Whole Foods to open. In fact we are already seeing good things happening, e.g., substantial improvements in the Times supermarket right next to the Kahala Mall.
Give me a buzz next time you return to Oahu. I will take you to lunch at the Bankers Club on top of the First Hawaiian Bank Bldg, the tallest in Hawaii, where you can have a 360 degrees truly panoramic view of the entire leeward.
Posted by W. Wayne Liauh on January 03, 2008 at 07:32 PM CST #
Hey Wayne,
I might just take you up on your offer. Sounds like the Banker's club is the modern version of La Ronde that used to be on top of the Ala Moana bdg :)
Barton
Posted by 192.18.128.5 on January 04, 2008 at 09:23 AM CST #
"La Ronde"?! You must have been a real old timer. :-)
The First Hawaiian Bldg has 48 stories, and the Bankers Club is now the most prestigious members-only club here (more so than any of the big three--Oahu, Pacific, & Waialae). It sits right next to the Honolulu harbor, & you may bump into some of the powerthatbes.
Posted by W. Wayne Liauh on January 04, 2008 at 12:54 PM CST #
W: powerthatbes... who cares?
Big-B: ring next time you're in town, and we'll have you over to dinner. We only have 270 degree views (Koko Head to Diamond Head), but we won't chase you out the door in our attempts to 'turn the table', and our wine list is almost as good. :-)
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Mr. T,
Chez T sounds none too shabby, I think I just might have to make a reservation next time I head to the isles.
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