Laura's Bachlorette

Spicy tuna, Rogue stout, an Arwen cupcake, Alpha Gams, and the cutest little bachlorette---a complete evening at the Yard House in Waikiki. We sorority girls really know how to celebrate. Laura is getting married to her sweetie on Saturday and we had to commemorate the occasion with an evening of giggles and...food. It's the Hawaii way. No big event goes by without some sort of succulent treat to go along with it. Thankfully today is Furlough Friday, so a night on the town with the girls worked out...no early rising necessary (although I found myself up before seven anyway). We scored the corner booth and caught up with everyone over mojitos and beer. We weren't wild and crazy, but it was nice to enjoy an evening out with sisters. If you are looking for a fun location for your next large party event, check out the Yard House. Their menu has a wide variety of selections (without being overly large like Cheese Cake Factory). And of course they have almost every beer imaginable. Our location has validated valet parking for six bucks. And it is all rounded out with classic rock pumped through the speakers. It's like they marketed this place just for me. From the smile on Laura's face, I'm guessing she had a good time. The really good photos (although small...still not computer savvy), instead of my light impaired ones, were taken by Mai.

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