Party pics: Paradox Show Manoa
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Author: Frolic Hawai‘i
Molokai mo’ bettah
If I have to go to another island, I wouldn’t necessarily pick Molokai first. Although I have family there and visited the island often when I was younger, I’m more of a city girl at heart. However, recently, I took…
First Sundays @ Trump
Nonstop contributor Cymri Chang stopped by First Sundays at the Trump International Hotel, a new monthly brunch that kicked off Sunday. First Sundays at Trump ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 7 By Cymri ChangSpecial to NonstopI got my…
Find street food with Eat St.
A new app aims to be no less than “the best street food app in the world,” and already includes listings for food trucks and vendors in Honolulu.Mashable today reports on the launch of the “Eat St.” app, which is…
Capturing local color with ‘Color’
The new location-based photo sharing app “Color” made headlines for its $41 million in funding, then even more headlines for an avalanche of bad reviews, largely due to a confusing user interface, and an understandable lack of content. The app…
Software developers unite!
There’s an effort underway to see what it takes to create a vibrant software industry in Hawaii. I recently attended and wrote about the Software Skills Panel Forum, put on by the Workforce Development Council and the High Tech Development…
Hawaii’s coworking movement
Nonstop Honolulu today launches Nonstop Tech, a new section and blog covering all things technology, from trends, devices to the latest news both here in Hawaii and elsewhere. Our core team of contributors include John Garcia, Burt Lum, Ryan Ozawa…
Eat the Street Japan
A record-breaking scene, last night’s Eat the Street Japan, with a record number of people lining up for grinds from a record 32 food trucks and street food vendors. Theme of the night: Helping Japan heal, and more than $7,200…
Did this: Fashion & Beauty Expo
It was all about health, beauty and fashion at Blaisdell Exhibition Hall on Friday, the first day of Dollhouse Promotions’ first annual Fashion & Beauty Expo. It was a shame I gave up shopping for Lent, and couldn’t spend any…
Eat this!
Kalua pork gau gee ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 34 First of all, how can you not, right? Soft, steaming, salty kalua pork in a crispy deep-fried won ton wrapper? Doesn't even need the tamarind sauce. Disappears in…
Taking care of your hair
After chemically straightening, coloring and using a straightener on my hair, my locks were out of control and screaming for some R&R. So I paid a visit to my trusty hair stylist at Salon 808, Khoi Lieu, who gave me these…
‘Five-O’ preview: ‘Nā Me‘e Lāua Nā Paio’
It isn’t quite Comic-Con (nor Kawaii-Kon), but “Five-0″descends into the costume-filled corridors of a sci-fi convention tonight to investigate the murder of mid-mannered cape-wearing Alex Baker (a.k.a. “Superdork”).Meanwhile, Larisa Oleynik guest stars as Jenna Kaye, a CIA agent who is…
Nonstop Pics: A New Gallery Format
On the water ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 11 One of my favorite shots from the docks of Sorrento, Italy. jQuery(function($) { new NggPaginatedGallery('b19b9884a9d19ae7e943b0d43728b412', '.ngg-imagebrowser'); });Here’s what a food gallery would look like with this new configuration: Yogurstory…
91st Annual Kamehameha Schools Song Contest
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Did this: Roy’s Japan Relief Dinner
Regular Nonstop contributor Mike Sumida attended Wednesday evening’s benefit dinner for Japan’s earthquake/tsunami relief at Roy’s Hawaii Kai. Here’s what was on the special menu: Roy's Japan Relief Dinner ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 14 By Mike SumidaSpecial…
Wearing support for Japan
With the tragedy unfolding in Japan, many people in Hawaii are trying to help by gathering canned goods, raising money and volunteering to spread the word. Several clothing companies also wanted to pitch in and designed clothes with a cause. Tsunami…
SXSW: Next stop, Austin
Photo credit: Charles Ramirez BergIt’s been a long time coming, but the day is finally here!For the past four years, I’ve been telling myself that I’d make it to Austin for what has become the must attend conference for music,…
40 days and nights of sacrifice
Many Catholics party and sin (well maybe just me) on Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday because the next day is Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of Lent, where many Catholics give up something for 40 days and 40 nights.Even…
Pics: Whale watching
Atlantis Navatek Cruises invited members of Hawaii’s social media community on a whale watch cruise on Sunday afternoon. The 2 1/2-hour cruise took off at Pier 6 at Aloha Tower Marketplace, and we were fortunate to see several humpback whales…
What we ate
Here at Nonstop Honolulu, we take eating seriously. We’re passionate about food and the whole experience of dining out. Three of our bloggers — Melissa Chang, Catherine Toth and Mari Taketa — are particularly tapped into Honolulu’s eating scene, and…
Backstage pics: Opening night of ‘Avenue Q’
Photographer Dallas Nagata White and Edward White had an opportunity to go behind the scenes Thursday evening to shoot the cast and crew of “Avenue Q” before their opening performance at Manoa Valley Theatre.The highly anticipated adult musical comedy —…
Celebrating females
In Japanese culture, March 3 marks Girl’s Day, which originated from a ceremony where people would make paper dolls and transfer their ill fortunes or sicknesses to the dolls. They would then cast the dolls into a river and welcome…
Defining progress
It’s been a crazy month. Ups, downs, highs, lows, cheering, silence, debate.Part of my passion for social media stems in the ability to explore, discover, take risks, and most of all, to learn from experiences and share them with others.This…
iPad 2: Sold or not?
With Apple’s announcement of the iPad 2 this morning, there’s no doubt that current iPad owners have some tough decisions to make.For those who didn’t already jump on the iPad bandwagon, now would seem to be the best time to…
Hiki Nō goes live for debut broadcast
The nation’s first statewide student news network launched its debut broadcast on PBS Hawaii.With participation from more than 60 of Hawaii’s public, private and charter high school and middle schools, Hiki Nō features student-produced video segments that connect schools across…
Eat, shop, party & repeat
My weekend was filled with fun. There were so many things going on, and I just had to be part of it all.It started off with Eat The Street Kakaako. If you weren’t there, you missed out on some really…
Results of the Audi #ProgressIs Twitter contest
The results are in, and we took second place in Audi’s national Twitter contest, scoring the chance to throw a private event catered by a personal chef, valued at $2,500.While we couldn’t bring the $25K grand prize home to a…
Munch: Wine & Dine
When you think of Apartment3, you might think of a beautifully decorated upscale lounge with gourmet comfort food and happy-hour deals that attract a mixed crowd of clubbers. However by creating a monthly event called Munch, owners Matty and Flash…
Eat the Street Kaka’ako
An estimated 3,000 people came to Eat the Street Kaka’ako on Friday night to taste the eats at 26 food trucks and street food vendors.Here’s what we ate, who we saw, how the night went down…Scenes from Eat the Street…
Video: Riding the food truck craze
Tonight’s Eat the Street Kaka’ako is Hawaii’s biggest leap into the nationwide phenomenon of food truck rallies. Up to 3,000 people are expected between 5-9 p.m. at 555 South St., a four-acre parking lot that’s hosting the event.I had the…
Kaka‘ako to host this week’s Eat the Street
To say that last month’s Eat the Street was successful would be an understatement. Over 1,200 street food fans fought through the masses in search of their favorite street grinds. This Friday, Eat the Street’s second event moves to a…
Vote for your favorite SPAM package design
The designs are in, and it’s time for you to vote for your favorite SPAM Hawaii package design in the SPAM Hawaii package design contest.Voters can cast one vote per email address, and you and have until Friday, Feb. 25…
Party pics: Micah Banks birthday @ Soho
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‘Five-0’ Preview: ‘Loa Aloha’
If you think Danno (Scott Caan) is funny, his little brother Matt should be a real hoot. Renown stand-up comedian and actor Dane Cook guest stars as the younger Williams, a fun-loving Wall Street broker who visits on Monday’s “Hawaii…
Shellac-style nails
Like most women, I love to be pampered with a manicure and pedicure. Being able to do something nice for yourself is always good. But I’ve always had a problem with nail polish chipping a week or so after I’ve…
Final day for Audi’s #ProgressIs contest
It’s been just over four days of rallying for support in the Audi #ProgressIs Twitter campaign, and it all comes down to today. The finalist with the most points at 11:59 p.m. ET (7 p.m. Hawai’i time) will be the…
Audi #ProgressIs day two
Day two has come to a close for the Audi #ProgressIs Twitter contest finalists.We’re just about half way through, and I’ve dropped in the standings to third place, but I’m confident that we’ll be a strong contender until the end.…
Music of love: Babyface
Thousands of people showed up at the Blaisdell Arena Monday night for R&B legend Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds. If you weren’t there, then you missed out on an incredible performance that brought people memories of old-school music.Babyface connected with audience members…
First day of progress
It’s been a whirlwind of a Monday, but #ProgressIs day one has come to a close. If you haven’t heard by now, I was chosen to be a finalist in the Audi #ProgressIs Twitter contest, a nationwide effort to spread…
‘Five-0’ Preview: ‘Pōwā Maka Moana’
“Hawaii Five-0” has done well in the ratings, but tonight’s toughest competition for attention will be the Valentine’s Day holiday. Perhaps in a bid to attract the romantically inclined, the top-billed guest stars are “real-life engaged couple” Nick Lachey and…
Dressing up for love
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and some of you may be looking for the right outfit to wear. Don’t worry. I went out to scout cute outfits for any Valentine’s event. Whether you want to be dressy or…
A pit stop in Washington D.C.
On my way to Virginia, I stopped in Washington D.C. for a day. Just like New York, it was super cold, and I wasn’t a happy camper in 30-degree weather. While I was there, I visited a few attractions, ate…
‘Five-0’ Preview: ‘E Mālama’
©2010 Neil Jacobs/CBS“LOST” alumni Daniel Dae Kim surely had flashbacks filming tonight’s new episode of “Hawaii Five-0,” as the action takes him back into the lush jungles of O‘ahu to protect the sole witness in a high-profile murder case.Unfortunately for…
Design The Next Hawaii SPAM Can
SPAM lover? Now’s your chance to design the next Hawaii SPAM can!Hormel Foods Corporation, the Minnesota-based maker of SPAM products, is holding a design contest open to any Hawaii-based graphic designer willing to take on the challenge.The winning design will…
Last days in the Big Apple
During my last days in New York, I tried my best to soak up every minute. From eating to last-minute shopping in New York, there were so many things to do in the city, and boy, I hardly slept.Trust me…
Party pics: Maino @ The Villa
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Rendevous in NYC’s Lower East Side
Following a crazy Friday night, I woke up ready to be rejuvenated with a Russian brunch, then ready to go out again on Saturday night. I started the night off at Harry’s Café and Steak in New York’s Financial District.…
First Friday in NYC
New York has been dubbed the city that never sleeps. So the city’s nonstop nightlife did not surprise me; it only reached my expectations and then some. For more than three consecutive nights in a row, my bed and I…
‘Five-0’ Preview: ‘Kai e‘e’
Sunday brings the NFL semi-finals, and CBS hopes “Hawaii Five-0” can ride the wave of the AFC Championship game into huge viewership numbers.Yes, once again, “Five-0” airs at a special night and time, so if you want to catch the…
Mind of a bachelor: Jozen Cummings
When you first look at Jozen Cummings, you’ll see a tall male who properly carries himself — a gentleman. However there’s a lot more than that. His blog Until I Get Married has attracted readers across the world with entries…
