Tag: Food For Sale

CONTRIBUTED BY JESS WHEELER Hi,  my name is Jess and when I was four I was diagnosed with Celiac's disease.  This means that I have to follow a strict...

CONTRIBUTED BY JENNIFER SHUE Tucked away along with all the other little gems in the Shintoshin area of Naha (the same area where you can...

CONTRIBUTED BY CALYN PAQUIN If you live in the US, chances are by now you would have gone strawberry picking or your child might have...

Analicia & Sarah submitted posts about the reasons they love local "shoppettes."  We've combined them to give you a look at some of the...

CONTRIBUTED BY ANALICIA MCCLELLAN I'm sure you’ve seen a sign for Jimmy’s somewhere on the island, but if you are like me you may never...

CONTRIBUTED BY JENNIFER SHUE The other night my husband and I were watching downloaded episodes (legitimately! - through iTunes) of last season’s Top Gear. In...

CONTRIBUTED BY JENNIFER SHUE Here on Okinawa Hai we all seem to love a good bakery. If you look through the To Eat Index by...

CONTRIBUTED BY EUGENE MCFADDEN One of the greatest things about Okinawa is the way it hides all manner of little cultural treasures and experiences; if...

CONTRIBUTED BY ANALICIA MCCLELLAN We went to Primo Kitchen for dinner the other night and ended up having a little bit of a wait, so we...

CONTRIBUTED BY MARY RICHARDSON Looking for a local shop that supplies organic food staples? Well, you’re in luck. One afternoon I was driving along in Okinawa...

CONTRIBUTED BY KATHRYN CALAGUI One of the things that I love most about Okinawa is how convenient it is! I am originally from New York City,...

CONTRIBUTED BY JEANINE CZUBIK   When I initially told my Korean friend about a place to buy fresh kimchi out of someone’s house, she told me...

CONTRIBUTED BY MARY RICHARDSON Next time you're looking for a fun activity for your family over the weekend, why not consider a visit to the...

CONTRIBUTED BY JEANINE CZUBIK   If you’re a wine lover, head down to Côte D’or Wine Selection Store.  Open for just over a year, Côte D’or...

CONTRIBUTED BY MARY RICHARDSON It's strawberry season in Okinawa! Sure, you could go to the store and buy a package of the sweet red fruit that...

CONTRIBUTED BY JEANINE CZUBIK The area just north of Naha is quickly becoming my favorite place to shop. Amidst the weathered buildings, newer, trendy stores seem to...

CONTRIBUTED BY JEANINE CZUBIK Are you a foodie who loves cheese?  A warmed camembert spread over crusty French bread, a homemade batch of emmental and...

CONTRIBUTED BY LARISSA “One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and...

CONTRIBUTED BY JEANINE CZUBIK   La Petit Prix is a quaint café and store reminiscent of a French farmhouse.  While the exterior is white stucco wrapped...

CONTRIBUTED BY MARY RICHARDSON I know unusual and mismatched business combinations exist out there in the world. I've danced at a Disco/Rodeo in San Antonio,...

CONTRIBUTED BY JEANINE CZUBIK A few months ago, I was looking for a suitable study guide to prepare for the Japanese language proficiency exam later this...

CONTRIBUTED BY LARISSA TRAQUAIR This week's post is a stretch for me as I don't spend much time in places such as these!  My partner-in-crime, Dasha,...

Editor's Note: Did you know there is a little café inside this store? We have a post all about Honey Café here. If you're looking...

CONTRIBUTED BY JANNINE MYERS Coffee, coffee, coffee…….. that’s what usually resonates in my mind about, oh say, late afternoon. That’s about the time of day...

CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER HANSEN Two weeks ago, I took my parents to Kokusai Street. I love taking trips there because it’s where my favorite...

CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER HANSEN I’ve had a bit of a time locating a store on the island that sells a decent selection of wine. I’d almost...

CONTRIBUTED BY DASHA GARIEPY In case you've ever wondered what those cheerful store clerks are chirping at you when you walk in the door, it's...

CONTRIBUTED BY VIVIAN    Why would I want to buy Thai ingredients when there are plenty of Thai restaurants on island, you say? My husband is...

CONTRIBUTED BY KELLYERACE You ever order a bowl of soba and see that pink and white thing sitting in there and wonder, "what's this?!"...

CONTRIBUTED BY KELLYERACE So last week's post was about coffee. And this week's post is about coffee. I've been kind of obsessed with the stuff...