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Oasis grill in Kapaa, Kauai

Kevin Kubota — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 02:23:22 +0000

Oasis grill in Kapaa, Kauai

Great setting on the beach. This restaurant got all 5 star reviews on yelp. We came for happy hour, so didn't get the full menu, but we'll probably come back.

The bloody was nicely balanced with just the right amount of horseradish, spice, and rock salt on the rim.

SBQQ 0
SB#Q 0
Flavor 7
Spicy 7
Unique 7
Presentation 4
ILQ 7

4 856 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa, HI, USA

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Lahaina Grill Maui

Kevin Kubota — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 05:33:29 +0000

Lahaina Grill Maui

A wonderful restaurant that we enjoyed with new photographer friends, Evonne & Darren. The food was French, Island fusion style. Loved it.

SBQQ 6
SB#Q 8
Flavor 7
Unique 6
Spicy 5
Presentation 7
ILQ 7

139 Lahainaluna Rd, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA

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Roy's in Kahana, Maui

Kevin Kubota — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:22:42 +0000

Well, don't need to say much about this restaurant. Its one of my favorites. Roy has restaurants all over the world and we have visited many of them. They not only have consistent, delicious, Hawaiian fusion food, but fantastic service and aloha spirit that is always warm and welcoming.

The Bloody was good. A slightly sweet blend with little spice, salted rim, and pleasant flavor. Very drinkable, if not memorable.

SBQQ 7
SB#Q 6
Flavor 6
Spicy 4
Unique 5
Presentation 7
ILQ 7

4403 Honoapiilani Hwy, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA

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Rockin Daves in Bend, OR

Kevin Kubota — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:45:48 +0000

A great new breakfast, bagel, lunch, bloody Mary joint. I had the small breakfast burrito, which was big, and it was yummy and only $5! Both kids loved the place too, which is rare. The folks that work there are super friendly too, which is very important first thing in the morning!

The bloody Mary was hand crafted with hints of pickle juice, pepper juice, and other tasty ingredients. Very spicy an bold!

SBQQ 9
SB#Q 9
Flavor 8
Spicy 9
Unique 8
Presentation 7
ILQ 8

901-999 NE 7th St, Bend, OR 97701, USA

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Tart restaurant & bar in Bend, OR

Kevin Kubota — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 01:39:27 +0000

This is a fairly new place in town and the menu looks delectable! The bloody was tasty, spicy, and salted. A good start. SBQQ 5
SB#Q 4
Flavor 6
Unique 5
Spicy 7
Presentation 5
ILQ 6

It earned higher Love Quotient cause I was out on a date with my lovely wife :-)

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Budweiser & Clamato

Kevin Kubota — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:23:10 +0000

OK, this is a bit weird. I walked into a convenience store to grab a juice after a wedding and saw this on the shelf. I had to laugh at how disgusting it sounded, but then I realized I actually had to try it or I would die of curiosity. I bought one. It was oddly refreshing, albeit too salty for regular drinking. I couldn't drink the whole can. It reminded me that I had had a bloody Mary made with beer once a long time ago in Portland, OR. I didn't care much for that one either. It was an interesting experiment and it reminded me of the days as an adolescent when my dad and I would challenge each other to order the weirdest things on the restaurant menus.

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Big Tom Tomato Juice

Kevin Kubota — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:15:50 +0000

I saw this bottle at, of all places, a mens clothing store in Bend. It was a prop on a table and I asked the salesman where I could buy some. They can be ordered online at www.bigtombeverages.com, but he just gave me a couple of small sample bottles!

The ingredients looked promising - all natural, with interesting things like garlic, cumin, and corriander. So, I mixed it up with my favorite Crater Lake pepper vodka and some del Sol olives. It was quite tasty, but not quite as bold as I had hoped. It wasn't as spicy either. I think a dash of Dimitri's seasoning and some clam juice would take it to another level. Some ratings left out cause I made it myself and skimped on the garnish. Flavor 6
Unique 5
Spicy 5
ILQ 5

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Ceaser at Brentwood Lodge in Vic

Kevin Kubota — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:52:38 +0000

Not much beats a Ceaser at poolside in a lovely resort spa. I love Ceasers (essentially a Canadian style bloody Mary made with Clamato juice instead of tomato) for the light, fresh flavor. This one was really yummy and refreshing. Nothing fancy, in a poolside safe plastic cup, but oh so tasty

A wee bit on the salty side, despite the flavor salted rim. Spicy pickled beans topped it off

SBQQ 8
Sb#Q 4
Flavor 7
Spicy 7
Unique 6
Presentation 3
ILQ 9

I must admit, the ILQ was somewhat influenced by external environmental conditions and company.

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Fork & Vine in NY

Kevin Kubota — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 13:52:07 +0000

This little hidden restaurant was a nice surprise and the food and atmosphere were great. I especially enjoyed the company! :-) It had a nice weighting of seafood options, including a soft shell tempura crab dish I enjoyed. The small plate appetizers were very tasty, especially the Ahi tuna tartare.

The Bloody Mary, alas, was quite plain. Served in a wine glass, it started off oddly. The flavor did not evoke repulsion or distaste, but rather an overwhelming sense of nondescriptness. It was fine, drinkable, but un-memorable.

SBQQ 3
SB#Q 1
Flavor 4
Spicy 1
Unique 2
Presentation 3
ILQ 4 (rated higher for the influence of the lovely companions)

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The ultimate DIY Bloody Mary kit

Kevin Kubota — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 13:39:17 +0000

The ultimate DIY Bloody Mary kit!
Some great friends just presented me with this amazing array of Bloody Mary fixins. I can't wait to dig and start blending. Some of my favorite olives were included as well as some other less expected salad bar quotient items.

Balsamic? Hmmm, we might be on to something...dried shrimp? You never know...anchovies? Now it's getting interesting.

I'll be posting some concoctions from this basket soon :-)

SBQQ 10
SB#Q 11
Flavors ?
Unique 10
Spicy 10
Presentation 11
ILQ off the charts!

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