Chef Hiroshi Fukui of Hiroshi’s Eurasian Tapas offered a sneak peek Saturday of a dish he’ll be serving at September’s Hawai’i Food & Wine Festival. The cooking demo, held at the Ala Moana location of festival sponsor Macy’s, was the…
Naked Cow Dairy teamed up with Chef Mavro Friday night to spread the word about their line of cheeses.The Waianae dairy has been selling their butter in local stores now for three years. Previously, the dairy sold limited quantities to…
The Republik Music Festival by BAMP Project returned for a second year Saturday with an amazing lineup of bands at Kakaako Waterfront Park. Steel Pulse once again headlined the event with Slightly Stoopid, G Love and last minute additions Detour…
After missing the last two poetry slams, it was fantastic to be back at Fresh Cafe Thursday evening for another summer “No Rules” slam.This month showcased songwriter Kevin Sandbloom as the featured performer. Among Sandbloom’s credits are music for the…
Reggae group Steel Pulse returns to Hawaii for the second consecutive year to headline BAMP Project’s second annual Republik Music Festival. Last year, 7,000 people braved intermittent showers for the six-hour show that culminated with an amazing set by Steel…
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It was a special edition of Eat the Street Saturday, with the mobile eating fest unfolding at the Tony Group Autoplex in Waipio. Along with great food, eaters enjoyed live music by B.E.T., Nesian N.I.N.E. and Kalaeloa Eat the Street…
As the super moon rose above Honolulu, supporters of Leeward Community College’s culinary program gathered Saturday for the annual L’ulu fundraiser. The menu featured a variety of dishes made from locally produced ingredients from Oahu farms. With assistance from culinary…
Every Memorial Day, thousands converge at Ala Moana Beach for the the annual Lantern Floating ceremony, a time to remember those who have died and hope for peace and a harmonious future.
Local musicians gathered at Willows Restaurant Friday afternoon to kick off the upcoming Mele Mei, a monthlong celebration of Hawaii’s music that culminates with the Na Hoku Hanohano festival and awards. Here are party pics and video with performances by…
To all culinary students:Recently, my friend Melissa Chang shared a Chow.com article with me by San Francisco Chef Richie Nakano (@linecook) titled, “Your Signature Dish Sucks.” A bit taken aback, I initially thought she was making a not-so-subtle commentary about…
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff had fans grooving Wednesday night at The Waterfront at Aloha Tower. More than 700 people showed up for the concert, and the 64-year-old singer powered through a high-energy set with more vigor than performers half his…
To say I’ve had a longtime love affair with POG would be a understatement. Thanks to Costco, I have a two-gallon-a-week habit. Sometimes, after covering events, I’ll go out of my way to find a convenience store to get my…
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More than 150 scotch fans came to Willows Restaurant Friday evening to sample some 30 varieties of whisky at the grand scotch tour. Although I arrived a half hour early for the 5 p.m. event, people were already lined up…
It’s a good time to be a scotch lover in Hawaii. It’s been less than a week since I went to a whisky tasting with Dewar’s Brand Ambassador Gabe Cardarella, and now there are several other events on the horizon.While…
Hula Grill beer dinner ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 15 Everyone started out with the Hefeweizen. Normally, I'm not a fan of wheat beers, but the Kellerweis had a light flavor that was a good start for a…
Over the past few months, I’ve been having fun with the honey I receive through Chef Alan Wong’s Adopt-A-Beehive program. This past weekend, I got to visit the University of Hawaii at Hilo’s College of Agriculture farm, where I saw…
After three weeks of competition, Sing the Body emerged as the winner of Hard Rock Rising battle of the bands. Sing the Body will now represent Honolulu in the next round of competition. Online voting begins April 9, followed by…
The third qualifying round of the the annual Hard Rock Cafe’s Battle of the Bands continued Friday, with local band Paradise X emerging as the night’s winner. Paradise X will now go head-to-head with fellow finalists82Fifty and Sing the Body…
The more than 400 students enrolled at Kapiolani Community College’s Culinary Institute of the Pacific displayed their talents Friday at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.Ho’okipa is an annual fundraising event, where students distinguish themselves by showcasing skills they’ve learned throughout the…
Fresh Cafe hosted Thursday’s final slam poetry qualifying round before next month’s First Thursday Grand Slam Finals, which will be held April 5. Aside from another stellar field of poets, the audience was treated to a double header of featured…
The culinary program at Kapiolani Community College was in full production Thursday, as faculty and students prepared for Friday’s annual Ho’okipa fundraising gala at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.As an alumni of the program, I remember all the work that went…
To raise awareness of the plight of the honey bee, Michael M. Kliks of Manoa Honey Company hosted “Derived from the Hive,” a honey-themed dinner at 12th Avenue Grill. Monday’s dinner was part of a month-long event to raise money…
Two hundred of Hawaii’s Yelp elite were invited to the Polynesian Cultural Center for an authentic tourist experience, complete with loud aloha attire, a luau and culminating with the show, “Ha: Breath of Life.” Yelp field trip ◄ Back Next…
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Last year, I signed up for Chef Alan Wong’s “Adopt-A-Beehive” program by making a donation to help fund a beehive for a student at the University of Hawaii Hilo’s apiary program. Aside from regular updates from students, I receive honey…
Hundreds gathered at Mamiya Theatre Saturday night for a VIP screening of Bob Bates’ documentary, “Ingredients Hawaii,” which focuses on local efforts to take control of the food we eat. Prior to the screening, attendees sampled dishes from He’eia Pier,…
Taylor Mali, one of the biggest names in slam poetry, hit the stage last night for First Thursday at Fresh Cafe.Mali is a four-time National Poetry Slam champion, a veteran of HBO’s “Def Poetry” and the former president of Poetry…
Thousands converged along Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki Saturday night for the Pro Bowl All-Star Block Party, which featured six stages of live entertainment, NFL players, cheerleaders, mascots, local celebrities, food and more. Pro Bowl All-Star Block Party ◄ Back Next…
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The Hawaii Children’s Trust Fund held a tweetup Thursday night at P.F. Chang’s to spread the word about its “One Strong Ohana” campaign. With the help of a partnership with the Joyful Heart Foundation, Jamba Juice, Whole Foods Market and…
The Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation gathered ingredients from 14 local farms to showcase the diversity of Hawaii’s agriculture at Wednesday’s Taste of Ag event held at the Hawaii State Art Museum. Chef Hiroshi Fukui, with the assistance of students from…
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While in Vegas this week, I attended Cirque du Soleil’s tribute show, “Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour.” As I exited the Mandalay Bay arena on closing night, I contemplated which tribute show — “Beatles LOVE,” “Viva Elvis” or “Michael…
Fleur by Hubert Keller ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 18 Fleur by Hubert Keller in the Mandalay Bay Casino features an eclectic tapas-style menu. After meeting Keller at the Hawaii Food and Wine Festival this past fall, I…
For my first night in Las Vegas, I figured I’d kill two birds with one stone by having dinner at the Bellagio. That way, I’d have a great meal at an award-winning restaurant, and also have a great view of…
Joining other Japanese consuls around the world, Honolulu’s Consul General Yoshihiko Kamo celebrated the birthday of Japan Emperor Akihito last night at a grand party at the consulate on Nu’uanu Avenue.Active food stations serving sushi, tempura, grilled abalone and yakitori…
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Taimane Gardner and Jason Tom headlined a great night of performances up in the rafters of Fresh Cafe at December’s First Thursday “No Rules” Slam.With the warehouse space still showing remnants of the previous month’s art exhibit, First Thursday featured…
Rock/reggae band Pepper — originally from Kailua-Kona — was part of a spectacular lineup of acts at Saturday’s Point Panic Music Festival at Kaka’ako Waterfront Park Amphitheater. The BAMP show also featured Dub Trio, Iration and was headlined by Sublime…
The organizers of Pow Wow Hawaii held a live showcase of Pow Wow artists on Saturday night at the Pacific Club, raising funds to support next year’s annual event. For the 2012 event, Pow Wow Hawaii plans to bring together…
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Sen. Daniel Inouye and his wife Irene hosted a reception at Bishop Museum Friday night to celebrate international trade relations between the United States and Japan as well as to welcome Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda.Delegates were treated to a…
After a long day of meetings, delegates from the APEC CEO summit gathered Thursday evening at The Royal Hawaiian for the Ka Pilina Aina welcome reception. Aside from being able to sample some local favorites like poke, teri beef, Kahuku…
One of the things APEC’s organizing committee has tried to do is emphasize local products like Hawaiian Host Chocolates, Honolulu Cookie Company, Hawaiian Springs water, Aloha Made drinks and locally grown produce. Thus, it wasn’t surprising that Chef Ed Kenney…
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit — the event that Hawaii has long been preparing to host — is finally upon us, and some of the most powerful world leaders are about to converge on our humble state. I was fortunate…
Dessert Fantasy ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 21 The time had come once again for Dessert Fantasy, a fundraiser to benefit United Cerebral Palsy Association of Hawaii. Sixty restaurants, bake shops and wholesalers participated in Sunday's event at…
