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Ba-Le Kailua Closed

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Not sure when this happened but Ba-Le, a mainstay in Kailua for decades, is now closed. The storefront now looks like this.

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Ba-Le Kailua closed

From its days in Don Quijote then moving down to Hekili Street, this franchise provided affordable and tasty Vietnamese sandwiches and other dishes. I loved their iced coffee ratcheted up caffeine levels. Sadly, the owners decided to move on and out of Hawaii (so I hear), but hopefully, this gap is quickly filled. The Pig and the Lady (or Piggy Smalls) would fit nicely in this lineup of boutique shops…

Ross Kaneohe Remodeling

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I’m not quite sure how extensive it’ll be, but the only Ross in Kaneohe (for now) is being remodeled. The store is still open for business but the interior is changing around. Sections have moved and are crammed together while other areas have been cleared out.

My shopping flow has been thrown off by all the movement, especially in the shoe section that’s gotten very tall and narrow. It’s super difficult to scan the shoe racks at close range. Hoping the layout gets spaced out as the remodeling proceeds.

In general, the store layout now feels like the Ala Moana location, and rumor is this Kaneohe location had to refresh since the new Ross location is opening down the street in Windward Mall.

Ross Windward Mall?

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Is the Dress for Less Store headed to Windward Mall? If so, the last of the OG malls would have a Ross location. First was Pearlridge then Kahala. The Ala Moana location was a recent addition, and 2018 could welcome the former Sports Authority space in Windward Mall.

Vestiges of Kailua Past

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Over the weekend, I saw vestiges of Kailua’s past. The last existence of Quiznos was being erased as the former sub sandwich shop’s sign was painted over.

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As the renovation of Macy’s is still underway, part of the renovation uncovered its older past when Macy’s was Liberty House.

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Pieology Kailua Now Open

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Don’t exactly know when the new Pieology in Kailua opened for business but have no doubt that they are open. Here’s the photographic evidence.

The store front
Now Open!
The P of Pieology
The interior
In the queue
Our creation

You can find Pieology Kailua at 151 Hekili St. across the street from Target.

Coming to Kailua: AT&T and GNC

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Finally coming to Kailua is its own AT&T location. Previously, the closest location was in Kaneohe, but now Kailua residents can get serviced at the soon-to-open location near Times.

Neighboring AT&T is the once-again relocated GNC. GNC was right across the street next to Starbucks and Jamba Juice then moved by UPS. And now its latest is at the Kailua Shopping Center.

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Kailua Cinemas Good Enough

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The movie theaters in Kailua continue its renovation as Kailua Cinemas. Over the years, these theaters have changed names, most recently known as Water Garden that showed older movies at reduced prices. But the phase has begun with Kailua Cinemas featuring luxury reclining seats.

While the theater is open for business, the remodeling is still underway. Concessions is limited to popcorn and bottled soft drinks. No other food is available, and the fountain drink dispenser isn’t ready yet. The bathrooms are nice, but some walls need finishing. The main thing is the projection and (loud) sound system is working. And oh yes, the very red reclining seats are new. Just don’t touch any of the wires coming out of the walls. 😉

It’s a good thing UPS delivers hand rails.

But hey, good enough. Can’t beat the convenience and $6 movies on Tuesdays.

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