Lunch at Tropics Bar & Grill Waikiki

February 19, 2013

After my tour of the Hawaii Prince Hotel, I met Mal at the beach, which was just a short walk from the hotel.

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We went swimming and worked on our tans for about an hour before we started to get hungry for lunch.

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There were a bunch of bars and restaurants along the water, so we walked up the strip to check out the dining options. Our only requirement for lunch: outdoor seating. Us folks from the Northeast are easy to please!

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We eventually decided on Tropics Bar & Grill, which had a nice-looking patio and a bunch of tasty options on the menu.

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There was about a 15 minute wait for a table, so Mal and I headed over to the bar to get a drink.

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When I sat down, the bartender handed me a drink menu, which was filled with pages and pages of colorful drink options. There were all sorts of usual cocktails and drinks to choose from!

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After much debate (seriously, I spent a good 5 minutes trying to pick the best option), I went with the Lychee Acai Cooler, which was made with Absolut Berri Acai Vodka, Funkin Lychee Puree, Sprite, and Sweet n Sour mix.

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It sounded like the most “tropical” option and, boy, was it delicious! It sort of reminded me of a sweet and sour peach ring gummy candy. Yum!

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A little while later, our table was ready and we scored a great spot overlooking the beach.

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Fresh lychee? Delicious!

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Life is good.

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For lunch, I ordered the Coconut Crusted Shrimp, which came with a housemade hot pepper jelly. Loved it.

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Question of the Day

What’s your favorite “tropical” cocktail?

Mine: Skinny Piña Colada, Blue Crush from the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas (I drank like 10 of them in 4 days), and now the Lychee Acai Cooler.

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Willemijn @ Fashion Food Travel February 20, 2013 at 3:32 am

My favorite cocktail is a Cosmopolitain. But that probably doesn’t count as tropical though…

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Pug lover February 20, 2013 at 4:03 am

Your holiday looks like a trip of a lifetime!
Also I see I’m not alone in admiring your abs – you look amazing in a bikini please share with us readers some abs tips when you’re home from vacation.
Enjoy the sun!

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Shannon February 20, 2013 at 8:35 am

Wow, crossfit does a body good, you two belong on the cover of muscle and fitness! You are on my dream vacation, enjoy!!!!

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Alyssa February 20, 2013 at 9:48 am

Mojito, hands down. Love love love it!

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Jenn February 20, 2013 at 5:19 pm

Where did you get your bikini?! LOVE the top!

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Mary February 21, 2013 at 1:11 am

Dude, you and Mal look AMAZING. Hello six pack! Work it girl!

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Anna {Herbivore Triathlete} February 21, 2013 at 11:50 am

I don’t typically drink mixed beverages so I don’t have a favorite! I agree with previous posters, holy six pack! That’s my goal, I’d love a 6 pack.

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Natalia February 21, 2013 at 2:40 pm

Holy Crossfit six pack, batman :)

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