January 2012

You thought you would never find Mr. Bite.

Not after that brief fling with Chip Ahoy (sweet guy, kind of chunky), a late night cuddled up on the couch with Thin Mints (a little crunchy, kept hanging around girl scouts), and the weekend you almost lost all hope after a disastrous romp at Pepperidge Farm with that rich guy from Milano (too delicate, melted in the sun).

Then finally, you found an eco-conscious, educated newcomer who’s a little rough around the edges, but is definitely delicious - Kulanui’s Okara Shortbread Cookies.

The new snack is the latest creation by University of... Read more »

Fair & Square: Sprucing up your nest for 2012 doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank.

Up next on Entertaining Tonight:
Hey! Diddle Diddle – Elicit affairs under the moon. We’ve got the scoop on the dish and spoon’s runaway romance.
Party to Disaster! – Revealing mug shots of the Wonderland trio that pulled a tea time attack on a young visitor.

But first – You’ve been served! Hot new housewares are shaking up tables across Hawaii.

Designer Kaypee Soh and the team at Somace have turned their sophisticated prints into dinnerware that will bowl you over. Chic... Read more »

Watch
On the Tail
What: Pack water, sunscreen, binoculars and kick off the most active season for humpback whale watching in the islands. On Maui, the Pacific Whale Foundation launches weekly cruises and volunteers in three locations will help people spot the majestic creatures. On Oahu, check out the seaside locations where the... Read more »

Double Take: Dolce reopens with a new owner and fresh new fashions.

As we ring in 2012, Lei Chic is taking a look back into our archives and bringing you some of the best stories we published during 2011. Enjoy and happy new year!
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Originally published August 9, 2011.

On behalf of the Captain and entire crew, welcome aboard Lei Chic Airlines flight 8911, stop-and-go-service to the Land of Nod.

Our flight time will be anywhere between five minutes and six hours depending on your comfort level. For $7, you may rent a scratchy wool blanket and flat, postage... Read more »

Forget the fireworks, the new year is all about new fashions.

As we ring in 2012, Lei Chic is taking a look back into our archives and bringing you some of the best stories we published during 2011. Enjoy and happy new year!
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Celebrate
Hare Today, Dragon Tomorrow
What: Chinese New Year comes early in 2012 and so do the celebrations. Say goodbye to the year of the rabbit and start ringing in the dragon at this weekend's two-day festival featuring dancing, singing, Chinese fortune readings, and we bet a fair share of gin doi (crispy, fried hollow doughnuts), gau (mochi-like pudding from Chinese brown sugar), and candied fruits.
When: Tomorrow and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Where:... Read more »

Legendary fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg recently stopped in Honolulu for the opening of her first Hawaii boutique.