Kaimuki has definitely become a Honolulu hotspot. Recently, several new businesses have opened, bringing everything from espresso, to gourmet sandwiches and craft beers to the flourishing neighborhood.Here’s a guide to some of the new places that have sprung up: Sprout…
They say if a cook can’t prepare eggs well, he or she won’t make good food. That’s how I feel about BLTs. It’s a fairly easy sandwich to make, and if a place can’t do it right, why would I…
We stopped by Wednesday’s ’80s-themed gathering and screening of “Ping Pong Summer” at Ward Village. The event, which launched last month and happens every second Thursday of the month, had spirited attendees strutting in their best ’80s attire for a…
Owners Stef Leonard (far right) and Steven Ashcraft (far left) with their crew at Sprout Sandwich Shop.[/caption] Another hip eatery has emerged in Kaimuki, this one serving gourmet sandwiches from a tiny space along Koko Head Avenue, next to the…
Saturday’s ESPN 1420 Sports Festival at Blaisdell Exhibition Hall celebrated health, fitness and Hawaii’s diverse sports with various clinics, demonstrations and events, including a kendama tournament and a chance to meet athletes like MMA star Max Holloway. ESPN 1420 Sports…
Kalapana, Brother Noland and other top local musicians came together for the REACH out Hawaii benefit Saturday evening at the Pagoda Restaurant. The benefit raised money for after-school programs for middle and intermediate school students, in an effort to keep…
Two POW! WOW! murals recently were added to the mix in Our Kaka‘ako — a Versace mural painted by Tristan Easton of Los Angeles, and local artist Kamea Hadar’s depiction of the late Hokule‘a navigator Papa Mau Piailug. The Versace…
Saturday was the summer solstice, and Honolulu spent the longest day of the year at Honolulu Night Market. A huge crowd came out to check out the many events, from the fashion show, street performers to a vintage Volkswagen Car…
Gaudi returns to Hawaii for the third time to perform at NextDoor on Thursday. Joined by U.K beatboxing champion Danny Ladwa, the electronica-dub artist will be playing new music and is ready to get you on the dance floor. He’s…
Music filled Kaka‘ako Agora Saturday night, as part of All That Matters, an all-ages music showcase featuring The Bougies, The Tigers from Niger, Red Light Challenge, The Pow Wow School of Music, Poncho and DJ Monkey.As a venue, the week-old…
After months of anticipation, Iyo Udon finally will be opening Saturday at Ala Moana Center, offering its popular, self-serve noodle soups and dishes. This is the Osaka-based chain’s first U.S. location.On Thursday, I attended a media preview for the new…
Where a dining editor goes for all things cake and bread and pie.
Keep an eye out for sushi hand rolls and cocktails, pour-over coffee and French toast and pancakes.
It’s up for the big win as Outstanding Bar at the James Beard Awards gala in Chicago in June.
The Garden adds breakfast toasts and sandwiches and a kid-friendly sibling to The Boardroom.
Honolulu’s first modern tea restaurant has delicious milk tea, laksa and sweet toasts six days a week except Thursdays (for now).
Different takes on sushi and sashimi will join veg-forward dishes, beef shin adobo and desserts on Thursday and Friday nights.
Follow the scent of grilled meats to the old Meadow Gold parking lot.
The home base for the 2022 Hale ‘Aina Restaurateurs of the Year is a hidden paradise that serves up the best Lao and Thai food in Honolulu.
Lesson from this classic post: If TSA asks what’s in the little bags in your suitcase, don’t say “crack seed.”
Honolulu’s first modern tea restaurant has delicious milk tea, laksa and sweet toasts six days a week except Thursdays (for now).
Follow the scent of grilled meats to the old Meadow Gold parking lot.
Architect Dean Sakamoto spearheads the adaptive reuse of notable buildings to honor Honolulu’s social past.
We’re tracking Easter Bunny appearances and other family-friendly springtime activities on O‘ahu.
