Duke's was too busy, and a couple of other places were also hopping as we strolled around Waikiki. We finally stopped in at P.F. Changs, where there was no wait, and enjoyed our second meal ever in this establishment (the first was in Phoenix some years ago). Our waiter was a charming fellow from Brazil.
We chose the Dinner For Two, and specified the Hot and Sour soup, chicken lettuce wrap, Mongolian Beef, and Kung Pao Shrimp. We spiced up the soup and the lettuce wrap with the chili sauce. The beef and the shrimp pretty well stood on their own.
We certainly wouldn't hesitate to return, although we always have a soft spot for the truly independent restaurants. Those are getting harder and harder to find though.
Now it's off to bed and an early ride to the airport in the morning.
Kathy and Brian
Two retired educators alternating joyfully between seeing the world and enjoying our eight grandchildren (in order of birth), Jake, Avery, Taegan, Lily, Peyton, Riley, Blane, and Jace.
Kathy and Brian met in the clarinet section of the University of California (Santa Barbara) Symphony Orchestra several decades ago.
Brian's Western Canadian roots and Kathy's Colorado ties resulted in their making beautiful music together along with producing a cross-border crop of descendants.
Kathy spent a year studying in Vienna at the Institute for European Studies and the University of Vienna.
Brian started the school band program in Hope, British Columbia, and later became the high school's vice-principal for 6 years and subsequently principal for 15 years before retiring in 2001.
Kathy, in between raising our three children, taught kindergarten and first grade, middle school, and high school - mathematics, computer studies, ESL, and her first love, band, before retiring in 2001.
We enjoy sharing our travel experiences and providing the odd travel tip to friends, relatives, and visitors.