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Party pics: Sacs in the City Preview
By Cassandra LouieSpecial to NonstopWomen of The Junior League of Honolulu and their guests attended a preview for the group’s Sacs in the City event on Friday evening at the Diane von Furstenberg store at Ala Moana Center. The party…
InstaHawaii Photography Showcase
By Zulma AguiarSpecial to NonstopIan Kai (@BadNewsRapDudes) and his team of allies, collaborators and sidekicks got together to throw the biggest Instagram exhibition, silent auction and dance party at Fresh Cafe.Participants submitted their photos via hashtag and a committee selected…
A chat with Karina Smirnoff
By Tyson JoinesNonstop Fashion WriterKarina Smirnoff, the reigning champion of “Dancing with the Stars” recently brought her DanceFIT Tour to Hawaii, holding classes at Marriott resorts on four islands to show how to get a dancer’s body in four weeks.…
Matt Bruening @ Milk & Honey
By Tyson JoinesNonstop Fashion WriterHawaii fashion designer Matt Bruening debuted his Spring 2012 collection, “PVNCH,” on First Friday at the new Chinatown boutique Milk & Honey. For his collection, Bruening included an assortment of signature simple silhouettes, while branching out…
Eat the Street: It’s a Luau
Thousands turned out for Friday’s Eat the Street, a Hawaiian-themed fest featuring 41 food trucks and street food vendors. At this month’s event, a first-birthday celebration for ETS, several vendors completely sold out before the evening’s end. Despite the solid…
Day one at Macworld
It’s 8 a.m. in San Francisco and we’re getting ready to head out for the first day of Macworld.The day will begin with breakfast in the city before hitting the show floor. We’ll be posting live updates to this post…
Nonstop Tech @ Macworld
The Nonstop Tech team will be in San Francisco for the next several days, reporting from Macworld 2012
Next stop: Macworld
The Nonstop Tech team is heading to San Francisco for Macworld 2012!We’re on the plane and getting ready to depart. Follow our tweets and instagrams using the hashtag #HIMacworld or follow the official Macworld hashtag, #MW2012.We’ll be reporting live from…
Come to the NYE Party of the Year
Aloha Tower will transform into a mega block party on New Year’s Eve, as Roadrunner, Power 104.3, Krater 96, Island 98.5 and Star 101.9 present the Bud Light Party of the Year.This huge celebration takes place from 7 p.m. to…
Top gifts for gamers
Top gifts for gamers ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 14 It’s the most wonderful time of the year for gamers, but if you're a non-gamer, it's not always easy selecting the right gifts for video game fanatics. So…
Eat the Street Winterfest
Scenes from the year’s last — and best — street food fest. Weather: awesome. Food: more so. And with ice skating, live art, face-painting, DJs spinning, and Christmas lighting up the urban warehouses, the whole night was totally chill. Eat…
Who’s coming: Eat the Street Winterfest
Stop by Friday’s holiday-themed Eat the Street for plenty of good eats and some ice skating. You read right… Eat the Street, which moves to a new Kaka’ako location this month, will feature 37 food trucks and street food vendors,…
Made in Hawaii gifts for foodies
If you’re in a mad rush to finish your holiday shopping and need some gift ideas, the Nonstop Honolulu crew is here to help. Our theme this year: Gifts for foodies that are made, prepared or manufactured here in the…
Loft in Space: “Reel Tawlk” by Patrick Martinez
Our friends at Fresh Cafe and Loft in Space brought us yet another awesome art exhibit at Fresh Cafe to round out the year. December’s show features new works from Los Angeles-based artist, Patrick Martinez.Be sure to support Jasper Wong and the Pow Wow…
Party pics: Chris Isaak
Rock singer and musician Chris Isaak performed Wednesday night at Blaisdell Concert Hall, performing longtime favorites as well as tunes from his latest album, “Beyond the Sun.” Chris Isaak ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 17 — Photo by…
Black Friday mania
Thanksgiving? So yesterday. Nonstop hit the road right after dinner to capture scenes from the Black Friday shopping frenzy around town.Pre-midnight rush at Walmart Pearl Highlands (By Ed Morita)?hd=1The scene at Toys R Us (By Ed Morita)…And at Macy’s Pearlridge……
Who’s coming: Eat the Street Black Saturday
This month’s Eat the Street will be an eating and shopping affair, with 29 food trucks or street food vendors and 11 retail vendors converging in Kaka’ako for five hours of food and fun.The event — which takes place on…
APEC recap: The outings and soirees
What a week for Honolulu, with world leaders converging on the island for the much-anticipated APEC summit. As an entertainment website, we set out to offer an inside look of some of the APEC-related outings and parties. Nonstop blogger/photographer Ed…
Michelle Obama at APEC Spouses Luncheon
The following is a transcript of First Lady Michelle Obama’s remarks at Sunday’s luncheon for APEC spouses at Kualoa Ranch.Well, first of all I just want to say welcome and good afternoon. It is such a pleasure to see each…
Makana sings protest song to world leaders
By Nanea KalaniCivil BeatHawaiian guitarist Makana says he put his fears aside and listened to his heart when he chose to repeatedly sing his protest song, “We Are the Many,” to world leaders gathered for an APEC dinner Saturday.“At the…
A new path for Social Encore
The Nonstop Honolulu team is like a second family to me. Many of us started working together at Metromix Honolulu, and when that journey ended, we came together to embark on a new adventure with Nonstop Honolulu. Everyone on the…
APEC Swag Bag Showcases Iconic Hawaii Goods
By Chad BlairHonolulu Civil BeatHawaiian Host chocolate-covered macadamia nuts? Yep.Tori Richard gift card? Of course.Mountain Apple CD? Israel Kamakawiwoole or the Brothers Cazimero.Kona Coffee? 100 percent!That’s just a sampling of the goodies from 15 local companies that were selected to…
Party pics: Halloween @ Ala Moana
Ala Moana Center came to life on Halloween night, as costumed revelers partied into the night on the Hookipa Terrace and at Pearl Ultralounge. Halloween @ Ala Moana ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 49 jQuery(function($) { new NggPaginatedGallery('8ea394b133619f5034665e946c76bd38',…
Party pics: Derrick Rose In Hawaii
The Chicago Bulls’ Derrick Rose was among the NBA stars in town this week for the Hoops for Troops USO/Armed Forces Entertainment tour. The 2011 NBA MVP is a beast on the courts, but he also took time out to…
Eat the Street Dia de los Muertos
ETS Dia de los Muertos ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 33 October 28, Friday night: Dia de los Muertos takes over ETS Kakaako with a record 42 food trucks and street food vendors, including five newbies. Tonight's theme…
Who’s coming: Eat the Street Dia de los Muertos
In celebration of Mexico’s Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead, where friends and family remember loved ones who have died), Friday’s Eat the Street will showcase Mexican and other Latin cuisine — everything from ceviche to carnitas to…
Nonstop Kaka‘ako
Thousands came out to Saturday’s first annual Nonstop Kaka‘ako, a mega pop-up entertainment, food and retail event. There was much to do, see and eat, with entertainment by Anuhea, Yoza, Lost at Sea and Kainalu on the main stage, a…
Nonstop Kaka‘ako: Time to eat!
Nonstop Kaka‘ako happens this Saturday night, a major block party that will fill three streets with food, entertainment and pop-up retail.The free event celebrates Nonstop Honolulu’s first birthday and Kamehameha Schools’ plans to revive the urban neighborhood. The night includes…
Nonstop Kaka‘ako: Time to shop!
As part of Saturday’s Nonstop Kaka‘ako, several retailers will be setting up shop, selling everything from bikinis to bracelets. They’ll also be vendors offering various beauty services.Nonstop Kaka‘ako is a one-night pop-up food, retail and entertainment experience with entertainment on…
Fashionista’s Market Annual Closet Swap
Instead of spending money on the latest fashions, how about swapping clothes with other fashionable females and doing it for a great cause? More than 200 people came to Sunday’s 5th Annual Fashionista’s Market Closet Swap at the Japanese Cultural…
Europe tour: Nice, France
After Switzerland, we headed back to France, but this time to Nice with a small preview of Italy on the way.Nice reminded me of a mini Paris. Since we really had nothing planned, we spent most of our time shopping…
Vote now: Best of Nonstop
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Best of Nonstop: Local-style pupu
There’s no better way to wind down from a day of work or kick start an evening than with localstyle pupu. Here are some places that serve up truly ono apps. Vote now » Cafe Duck Butt ◄ Back Next…
Best of Nonstop: Farm-to-table dining
Locavore eateries are trending, and these nominees both think globally and source locally. Vote now » Alan Wong's ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 5 Part of the Hawaii Regional Cuisine movement, award-winning chef Alan Wong has been one…
Best of Nonstop: Creative sweet treats
Desserts to eat on the go (or in a dark corner) have taken off. These five keep our appetites whetted with creative, delicious twists. Vote now » Fairycakes ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 5 Honolulu's original mobile cupcakery…
Cosmo selects 2011 Hawaii Bachelor
Every year, Cosmopolitan magazine selects hot and smart bachelors around the country and names them Bachelors of the Year. This year’s representative for Hawaii is Chris Pemberton, a 28-year-old member of the Hawaii Air National Guard.I was able to meet…
Best of Nonstop: Favorite Restaurant
People’s choice: We picked nominees for the other categories; now here’s your chance to name your go-to eatery on Oahu.var host = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://secure." : "http://");document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + host + "wufoo.com/scripts/embed/form.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E"));var wufoo_z7x0w7 = new WufooForm();wufoo_z7x0w7 .initialize({'userName':'nonstophonolulu',…
Best of Nonstop: Fried chicken
There’s nothing more decadently delicious than fried chicken, and to us, these places just do it right. Vote now » Hawaii's Fried Musubi ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 5 There's something about a product called "Mama's Home Made…
Let’s talk about food
You still have one week left to vote for your favorites in 23 categories of our Best of Nonstop contest
Europe Tour: Switzerland
After Paris, we wandered off to Switzerland, a country known for its stunning mountains. I loved that Switzerland was so clean, and I saw more shoreline and greenery than any other country during my European visit.Even though I adore big…
Anuhea to perform at Nonstop Kaka‘ako
Anuhea, one of the island’s biggest musical stars, will perform at Nonstop Kaka‘ako, a huge block party set for Oct. 22 on the streets of Kaka‘ako. The Maui-born artist, whose name is Rylee Anuheake‘alaokalokelani Jenkins, is a self-taught guitarist and…
Best of Nonstop: Nightclub
Lounging around is nice, but sometimes you just want to go out and dance your face off with a club full of people who feel the same way. Pick your favorite place to get down. Vote now » Ka Restaurant…
Best of Nonstop: Cocktails
Whether your drink of choice is sweet or savory, strong or with just a bit of a kick, the classy concoctions at these establishments always hit the spot. Vote now » Apartment3 ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 5…
iPhone 4S pre-order experience
If you’re like me, you were sitting in front of your computer waiting for Apple.com to begin taking pre-orders for the new iPhone 4S. If you were lucky, you got through the process smoothly and received your order confirmation for…
Europe Tour: Paris
After London, I ventured off to Europe’s City of Love, Paris. The journey to get to Paris was quite interesting. My cousin, her boyfriend and I had to ride a bus from London to Dover. Then when we arrived in…
Best of Nonstop: Coffee
Whether they carefully select their roasts or brew coffee individually or in small batches, these nominees make a stellar cuppa java that keep us pleasantly caffeinated. Vote now » Beach Bum Cafe ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 5…
Europe Tour: London
Now that my body clock is sort of back to normal, I can finally blog about the best experience of my life. After working a grueling seven days a week for some time now, I decided to take a break…
Best of Nonstop: Bakery
What’s a sandwich without bread? Coffee without donuts? Here are, in our opinion, Honolulu’s finest bakeries. Vote now » Fendu Boulangerie ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 5 Neil Koep is one of the finest pastry chefs on the…
Fourth annual Worldwide Photowalk
I don’t consider myself a pro behind the camera, but I’m sufficient. So when my friend Brady Oshiro, who’s an excellent professional photographer, told me about Worldwide Photowalk, I decided to go along. The international event started as a social…
