Kailua & Lanikai

While North Shore is my favorite I realized another great part of Oahu is right out my back door. Literally, right out the back gate of MCBH. Kailua & Lanikai are barely 5 minutes away.

One of the best parts is Foodland Kailua. I know you're like who cares about a grocery store but hear me out. Foodland is host to R. Field & The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf.

R. Field has fine tobaccos, hobnobs, Ribena (been to the UK anybody?), pates, 3 varieties of couscous, a host of hard to find condiments including my favorite harissa, and items from Mustapha Moroccan.. It is small, yes, but the selection is incredible condsidering. The wine selection isn't vast but it's the quality in this case that counts and they have that part down pat.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf are unique in that they are certified green by the GRA. They take pride in "Energy and Water Efficient Spray Valves and High Efficiency Lighting and has implemented a reuse policy to cut down on paper cup use. In addition, all their paper products such as paper towels, bathroom tissues and napkins all use at least 10-percent post consumer recycled non-bleached paper." That being said the coffee & treats are great also. Their selection beats Starbucks hands down with things like salmon & linguine, egg salad on whole grain, and miniature coconut cakes. They knock out the coffee stop classics with ease as well with great blueberry muffins, scones and Einstein Bros. bagels.