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Get Schweddy Balls in Hawaii!

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The search for Ben & Jerry’s Schweddy Balls in Hawaii is joyfully over. Go to the Ben & Jerry’s location in Windward Mall and sample yourself some Schweddy Balls. Are malt balls loaded with fudge really that delicious? Find out for yourself at the mall that cares.

Schweddy Balls in Hawaii

As a missionary for Schweddy Balls, I’m sure @abaggy will soon enough sample the Schweddy and provide a lick-by-lick review for the pulpy fans. Until then, I am told that this ice cream is “surprisingly good” by an actual taster of Schweddy Balls.

Pictures from the Closing Sale at Borders

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As the eventual end of the Borders empire looms, there’s a lot of activity and shopping underway. And it’s not just books but everything within the store walls that’s being sold. Here are some pictures from the Windward Mall location and some of the memorabilia I picked up.

Here’s what the inside of the store looks like. Panorama created by 360 Panorama. Be sure to pan and zoom around.

Gyu-Kaku Now at Windward Mall

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Sadly Farrell’s in Windward Mall closed down, but in its place is now Gyu-Kaku. At this Yakiniku-style restaurant, you cook your own food at the table, and you can also order prepared side dishes. We had an early dinner so it was empty but at 7:00pm, you couldn’t find an open table.

We ordered a variety of dishes, but I must have been hungry since I was more busy eating than taking pictures. The protein dishes were a little on the skimpy side for the cost, but the side dishes were well worth it. The kids enjoyed the cheese nuggets and little sausages. I ordered the spicy tofu which I didn’t care for at first, but the more you eat it, you appreciate its delicate flavors and texture.

Overall, a great dinner. Just don’t try to use Gyotaku coupons at Gyu-Kaku, these are different restaurants. 😉

Pictorially Shopping for a Wedding Card

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Did You Get Your Free Ben and Jerry’s?

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A double whammy! Not only was Tuesday free pastry day at Starbucks, but ice cream fanatics of Ben and Jerry’s got an afternoon treat with a free scoop.

From 12 to 8pm, participating locations were giving away ice cream.  For Hawaii, that meant ice cold action at Windward Mall, the mall that cares.  And yes, there was action with a line much longer than at Starbucks waiting for a free pastry.

But it was all worth it after getting some of these!

Blazin’ Steaks Is Ono!

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While at the Pa`ina Ko`olau food court in Windward Mall, I tried out Blazin’ Steaks at the suggestion of @abaggy. A regular steak plate goes for $6 and is absolutely ono!

The plate comes with a healthy helping of salad and two scoops of rice. The steak is thinly cut but not tough or dried out. I think I found a new dining favorite at the mall that cares.

Oh, we also did our part to help out the economy. 🙂

Windward Mall Cares

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As long time Pulpconnection readers know, I write about visits to local shopping malls and often poke fun at the things I see. I have no connections or insider knowledge of these shopping venues, instead reporting back what I publicly observe while strolling around. Coincidentally, Windward Mall has taken the brunt of my ribbing since I frequent there and have seen changes in the mall over the years.

This led to a phone call from the General Manager of Windward Mall, Jonathan Kim. The GM personally called to provide background about the shops in the mall, the effects of the tough economy, and plain and simple, that business happens. Wow! That’s absolutely great! No, not the part about the tough economy affecting business, but the fact that the GM himself found time to reach out to someone who’s shown interest in Windward Mall. He even offered the opportunity for future discussions about the mall. Now that’s caring, and I applaud the management of Windward Mall for this outreach!

What would be even cooler is to see the mall take part in social media opportunities in these times. There’s already a @windwardmall Twitter account so they’re on their way. Maybe something like the recent Pono Media promotion with McDonalds for the newly renovated Pa`ina Ko`olau Food Court with Road Runner wifi access might be a successful way to tap into the social media market. Hawaii does have a fair share of representation in Twitvite’s top users and having tweetups at the Food Court might be a way to magnify all the good things that are happening at the mall that cares.

The Pessimist’s View of Windward Mall

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Even with all the improvements, facelifts, and store openings at Windward Mall, there’s always that pessimist’s view of the venerable mall. What am I talking about? See for yourself.

Was this Hawaiian Tel?
Was this Hawaiian Tel

Formerly Foot Locker.
Formerly Footlocker

And it looks like the Lady Foot Locker is going.
Bye to Lady Footlocker

Bye Lady Footlocker 2

But don’t worry, business at  Zakka Avenue is kicking.

Zakka Avenue

And of course, this curiosity of the mall, Scrambled, which sells mixed up cereal.

Scrambled

I’m not so sure the mall denizens are ready for Scrambled’s post modern treats…

Ringing in the New Year

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How else do you welcome the New Year of 2010 without these activities?

Glow Putt Golf in Windward Mall. No President Obama sighting having just missed him and the family watching Avatar at the Mall’s Regal theaters.

Glow Putt Golf

And nothing brings out the classiness of a shopping mall like a temporary, indoor Fireworks booth.

Windward Mall Fireworks

The New Year wouldn’t be complete without sales of alcohol and cigarettes to the underaged from this location.

Alcohol and Cigarettes Sold Here

New Years means cheese.

New Years Cheese

A rare blue moon, an almost moon, and smokey fireworks on the eve of the New Year.

Blue Moon

It’s Snowing at Windward Mall

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Windward Mall has their faux show of snow again in the center of the mall. At the top of every hour, you can play with the soapy snow during a 15-minute snowfall. The kids love it.

Snowing at Windward Mall

After the snow, you can get a froyo at the recently opened yogen fruz.

yogen fruz at Windward Mall

I’m not so much a fan of the blend-your-own flavor of froyo at the fruz. I prefer the more exotic flavored ‘gurts at Yogurtland or Orange Tree.

Paina Koolau Food Court at Windward Mall Opens Today

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Today marks the grand opening of the Pa`ina Ko`olau food court at Windward Mall. The renovated food court is twice the size, extending to areas formerly occupied by shops, and features these vendors:

  • Blazin’ Steaks
  • Bull Kogi
  • Chinatown Express
  • Cinnabon
  • The Cookie Corner
  • Hot Dog on a Stick
  • Maruki Tei
  • Papa John’s Pizza
  • Subway
  • Yogen Fruz

Yes, some vendors are relocating to the Pa`ina Ko`olau food court from their current locations.

We happened to see the blessing of Pa`ina Ko`olau and snapped these pictures of the semi-unveiled food court.

Paina Koolau Entrance

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