Hawaii Baptist Academy's Student News
On January 7, HBA students were introduced to a new food service company on campus, Flik. According to HBA president Ron Shiira, the school has been looking into making changes to its food services for the past few years. Along with school administrators, Shiira made the decision to switch from Sodexo to Flik after receiving …
I used to be quite the reclusive homebody. However, I began venturing out more as I got older, and with that, trying new eateries. I love trying different foods and experiencing the different flavors around us. I hope to share experiences and recommendations, as well as keep an open mind and palette to the treasures …
Ice cream shops are ideal for a mid-afternoon snack or an after dinner tide-over. On Oahu, numerous ice cream shops are conveniently scattered across the island to satisfy any islander’s sweet tooth. Here are three that I think are stand-outs: Samurai Inc. With two locations (in Kalihi and Aiea), Samurai Inc. is considered one of …
Students in the Writing for the Media class were tasked with trying out new food and writing about their experiences. These are their stories: Garlic Spice Chicken Wings by Christian Chee ('15) I was starving. My first restaurant choice had no parking, leaving me wandering around Market City looking for a place to eat. I came …
There’s something about pre-sealed milk tea that brings excitement and anticipation to many teenagers' mouths. The return of the bubble milk tea fad has begun. A number of milk tea shops have recently opened in Honolulu, and locals and tourists can often be seen crowding their front doors at lunch hour. The Eagle Eye checked out a …
Salted Lemon is a new juice bar that has opened in a former shoe store on Liliha Street. When you walk in, you are greeted by a welcoming staff, and the menu features a variety of juices, smoothies, or fruit and vegetable bowls. The most popular item on the menu is the "Acai Bowl" but …
Students in the Writing for the Media class were tasked with trying out new food and writing about their experiences. These are their stories: Cameron Kaneshiro ('18) I am not a very big fan of Hawaiian food, especially not lau lau. To me, it just smells bad. Sadly, I am the only person in my …
Sitting on noisy Koko Head Avenue in Kaimuki, a small sandwich shop named Sprout has become a local hotspot for the Kaimuki towners. Sprout is a surf themed shop that sells homemade sandwiches, desserts, and drinks. I will be reviewing this lunch stop as part of our new series, Up and Coming, where we will share our …
What started out as two completely culturally diverse meals unexpectedly evolved into one handiwork that will make any big-eater’s mouth water. Behold the Ramen Burger! In early August of 2013, Keizo Shimamoto, owner of the GO RAMEN! blog, debuted his now-famous gastronomic wonder for the first time at New York’s Smorgasborg Food Market. Since its …
