(Sponsored) Ala Moana Center’s Shop a Le‘a — Hawaii’s premier shopping and fashion event — is now underway, from March 18-24, with fashion shows, in-store events, giveaways, shopping and dining offers and more. For the first time, this sixth-annual event…
This week, Nonstop Honolulu’s Melissa Chang chatted with KHON morning anchor Olena Heu about Hawaii Cocktail Week and a new cluster of food trucks in Kapahulu.
Hawaii Cocktail Week was a blast, with so many great events all week. Here’s where we hit:Grey Goose & St. Germain tasting (Feb. 23)Come by! the writeup said. Try a flight of three cocktails featuring Grey Goose and St. Germain…
Chocolate abounded in all its forms in the heart of Kakaako Friday night, where 40 food trucks and street food vendors all brought out dishes featuring our favorite sweet. But the story wasn’t all about ice cream and fudge and…
Who’s up for chocolate? Just as we figured… Everyone! So come on out Friday for this month’s Eat the Street, a choco fest with all kinds of decadent delights. Last February, Eat the Street also went with a chocolate theme,…
Instagramming blew up Saturday night at Honolulu Night Market, as hundreds of IGs were posted throughout the night, showing the art, music, shopping, food and overall awesome scene.Here are some of our favorites, posted using the #ourkakaako hash tag. @hisuuuzzzz…
Nonstop Honolulu and KHON kicked off their partnership Wednesday, with Nonstop’s Melissa Chang appearing on the station’s morning show with KHON anchor Olena Heu to talk about unconventional Valentine’s Day date ideas. Nonstop Honolulu will have a regular segment on…
It keeps getting bigger and better: Honolulu Night + Market, the block party celebrating all things street, lights up Kakaako this weekend with major new twists. Pow Wow’s 100 graffiti artists will be in the house, their giant wall art…
Get set for the 5th annual ‘Ukulele Picnic in Hawaii, which runs Feb. 9-10, 2013, with thousands of ‘ukulele lovers from around the world gathering for three key events — an ‘ukulele contest, the benefit concert and a free picnic.International…
Football, food and fans converged at Friday’s Eat the Street, an official event for this year’s NFL Pro Bowl Week. Despite a little rain, a big crowd turned out for the fun and festivities, which included appearances by football legends…
Scenes from the 2012 Party of the Year at Kaka’ako Waterfront Park on New Year’s Eve by Nonstop contributor Gabriel Yanagihara:
(Sponsored) Fukubukuro bags at Royal Hawaiian Center go on sale on New Year’s Day at 10 a.m. Contents in the Fukubukuro bags are marked off 50 percent or more from more than 30 participating merchants. Here’s a list of participating…
Wow! Instagrammers of Honolulu showed their collective might last night, posting 460 Instagrams from Honolulu Night Market, using the hashtag #ourkakaako.Thank you to everyone who took part in our Instagram contest, where we tasked photogs to post snaps in eight…
Holiday gifts? This year we’re going local, and we’re making it personal. Mari Taketa and Diane Seo put their heads together to come up with high-like gifts that support local small businesses and in some cases are custom-made for recipients.…
We’ll be having an Instagram scavenger hunt at Honolulu Night Market on Saturday, Dec. 15 (starting at 6 p.m.), with one lucky Instagrammer winning a $200 gift card from The Whole Ox, enough for a big group to go out…
Professionals from every industry chatted, swapped business cards, watched the spectacular sunset and relaxed with friends at the End of the Year Nextworking pau hana mixer at the Sunset Room in Aloha Tower Marketplace. Photos by Eric Baranda and Tracy…
The PURE Coalition crew & Torq celebrated the 8th Annual House of Wax electronica event, along with Livewire’s 7th Anniversary on Wednesday at Aloha Stadium, with huge crowds coming out to see headlining DJs Gareth Emery, Mord Fustang, K Theory,…
Seriously, what is the world coming to? Black Friday started so early this year, some people traded it for Thanksgiving, opting to scope out the sales around town (stores were open!) instead of sit down to turkey and all the…
Holiday shopping gets underway Thanksgiving Day. Here’s what’s happening at malls around the island:Ala Moana CenterThursday, Nov. 22: Mall closed, but some stores and restaurants openFriday, Nov. 23: 6 a.m.-9 p.m. (More than 40 stores open at midnight. Here’s a…
Honolulu Magazine announced the winners of its 2013 Hala Aina Awards Sunday night at a ceremony at Royal Hawaiian Hotel, then held a lavish outdoor soiree with guests tasting dishes from several of the city’s top restaurants. This year celebrated…
We’re inviting our readers, supporters and friends to join us for our 2nd Anniversary Party at the Five-0 Bar at the Royal Hawaiian Center.What: Nonstop Honolulu’s 2nd AnniversaryWhere: Five-0 Bar & Lounge at the Royal Hawaiian CenterTime: Friday, Nov. 16…
Waikiki was crowded with costumed partygoers of all ages, out to have a good time on Halloween. From the Queen Kapiolani Hotel to Royal Hawaiian Center, everyone was celebrating, with costume contests for those who came dressed up in clever,…
M Nightclub and the M Bar at Restaurant Row threw an “Avengers” theme party for Halloween, with attendees showing up dressed as their favorite superheroes and comic book characters. Photos by Travis Okimoto. Avenge the Night ◄ Back Next ►…
Over a hundred people helped to celebrate the launch of The Lightstyle Network, a new multimedia startup and content network created by Staton Ann Mineshima and John Garcia and the one year anniversary of The Greenhouse Innovation Hub, a technology…
This month’s Latin-themed Eat the Street featured six new vendors, representing foods from around the globe. From Kohnotori’s yakitori to Pirogi’s Ukrainian sweet and savory pies, the evening offered an impressive variety of new eats. Add to this dramatic costumes…
Nonstop Honolulu is reviewing films featured at the 2012 Hawaii International Film Festival, happening now through Oct. 21. Find our ongoing series of reviews and coming screening dates below.The Thieves“The Thieves” just recently became the all-time best selling movie in…
No better way to wind down your week than with some cheese or sausage, or both. This month’s Eat the Street celebrates the decadent combination, with a Mac & Cheese eating contest, free cheese and sausage samples, live entertainment and…
The Nonstop crew mobilized for Sunday’s “Hawaii Five-0” premiere at Sunset on the Beach, with Melissa Chang, Tracy Chan, Dallas Nagata White and Ed White on and around the red carpet to bring you shots of the scene and celebrities.…
Get ready for some major pig-out grinds at Friday’s Eat the Street. August’s pork fest features everything from bacon-flavored shave ice to BLT frites. We can’t wait!Also at this month’s event, Aloha Festivals will be kicking off its festivities, selling…
The Original Jams Improv Show (OJAMS), hosted by Hawaii actress Kimee Balmilero, featured local improv actors and newbies performing together live at The Green House. Balmilero, who teaches weekly improv classes to both kids and adults at The Green House,…
(Sponsored content)Royal Hawaiian Center offers one of the best parking deals in Waikiki. Your first hour is free with validation from any of the center’s many merchants. And only $1 per hour for the next three hours (maximum of four…
By Nix KinneySpecial to NonstopWhile the tales say that bitters were first used to sooth nausea, time has had a classy way of turning an old cure of maladies into the dynamic additive for cocktails. The Pink Gin Cocktail, Whisky…
Come on down Friday to Eat the Street for a spicy extravaganza with everything from a Hawaiian chili pepper macaron to Volcano Poppers on the menu.Also on tap: A BBQ ribs eating contest, sponsored by Five-O Ribs and the Kings…
Phew! Could you smell it?Eat the Street Garlic Fest got under way Friday night in Kakaako, 45 trucks and street food vendors out in force with every incarnation of garlic imaginable … and some unimaginable. Yes, coconut garlic butter mochi.…
Hey all you garlic lovers, and we know you’re out there… Come on down Friday to Eat the Street, where more than 40 vendors will be showcasing all kinds of garlicky goodness, from garlic chicken, to Garlicky Greek Frites to…
Yes, garlic ice cream. Yes, ginger cotton candy. And why not? Separately or together, garlic and ginger are two of the driving flavor forces behind the eats we love. Which is why upwards of 1,000 people turned out for Thursday’s…
By Mike PrasadSpecial to Nonstop“Booze and bacon lovers unite at the Pint + Jigger!” That’s what my inner foodie is telling me to yell across the streets of Honolulu. But maybe I’m getting ahead of myself. Let me rewind.In 1991,…
Potent Productions and the American Marketing Association at the University of Hawaii at Manoa threw their semi-annual grad party at The Hyatt Regency Waikiki’s Japengo restaurant Saturday night. IGNITE kicked off with an open Patron and Grey Goose bar for…
The third monthly MXLGY cocktails event went off at Manifest Thursday evening, with bartenders Justin Park, Maria Burke and Daniel Bonifacio going head-to-head with sets of exotic custom cocktails that featured St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Peligroso Tequila and Tito’s Vodka.…
The scene was all about bacon Friday night in Kakaako, with dozens of trucks and booths featuring at least one new bacon dish each on their menus, and eaters scarfing it up.How much do we love bacon? Sellouts started as…
The Dalai Lama spoke Saturday to an arena full of students at the University of Hawaii about education’s role in achieving world peace, and how to move forward to become better people.The Tibetan-born Tenzin Gyatso (formerly Lhamo Dhondup) is in Hawaii…
Here’s a look at the early scene at Saturday’s Eat the Street Kapolei, which brought eaters to the Kapolei High School football field. It was the first Westside foray for the popular food truck and street food event. Eat the…
The biggest slam poetry event of the year went off on Thursday evening, with the Grand Slam Finals at Fresh Cafe. The 12 best poets from the 2011-2012 season presented their strongest pieces in a three-round elimination match, with the…
Vice, a brand-new nightclub in the old Paparazzi/Brew Moon space at Ward Centre, held its packed soft opening on Saturday night, and photographer Eric Baranda was there to capture the scene.The club, owned and operated by Element Group (the folks…
The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii’s Young Professionals Program, which throws a wide variety of events throughout the year, celebrated its first anniversary at The Villa Thursday evening with a casino-themed night. Members dressed up in 1920s outfits gathered around several…
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The final edition of Fabric Saturdays at the Honolulu Design Center went off on Saturday night, with the highlight of the night being a fashion show by the senior class of the University of Hawaii’s fashion program. Photographer Eric Baranda…
Once again, eaters came out in force at Eat the Street Mililani. Although Saturday’s event was scheduled for a 2 p.m. start, many began arriving at Mililani Rec. Center 7 at 12:30 p.m. to secure spots in line. With 42…
Nonstop photographer Eric Baranda stopped by the University of Hawaii at Manoa on Thursday evening for the annual Taste of Manoa event, sponsored by UH Manoa’s Student Affairs Dining Services It was a chance for students to chow down on…
Here are scenes from Sunday’s parade down Kalakaua Avenue and fireworks celebration, which capped this year’s Honolulu Festival. Honolulu Festival parade ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 38 — Photo by Andrew Lee jQuery(function($) { new NggPaginatedGallery('18e601bdcdc344310a7e8e64715951d6', '.ngg-imagebrowser'); });
