Do you remember the guide to upcoming Waikiki Yokocho eats that we gave you at the beginning of November? Ten of the planned 16 eateries at Honolulu’s newest Japanese food cornucopia are opening their doors to the public this Thursday,…
Editor’s note: It’s been a couple years since we ran Will Chen’s Our Top 5: Happy hours, and a lot’s changed since then. So here’s Happy hours 2.0, a whole reboot of the original with Maka Kahawai’s picks for everything…
The old Foodland at Ala Moana Center was tucked away in the first floor darkness that was the Kona Street side of the mall, a few doors down from Sears. It was small and cramped, and the only thing I…
We helped you figure out how to start playing Pokemon GO; now we’ve rounded up some upcoming events to up your game. Yes, Niantic nerfed Vaporeon’s attacks, and no, you don’t have time to tweak out everyday like your friends…
Volcano Eggs Koko Head Cafe When I wake up in the morning and I’m craving something to eat, nine times out of ten I’ll be looking for eggs, meat and toast. Sounds really basic, but when you take a trip…
When the new Shirokiya Japan Village Walk opened this past Saturday, we swore we’d avoid it like the plague. Lines out the door, center sections so packed you couldn’t move, etc etc. Well, the workweek rolled around and our resolve…
On opening day, it took us just over an hour to be served after waiting in a snaking line of anxious Hello Kitty fans. If you’ve been lucky enough to travel through Taiwan, Korea, Thailand or Australia, you may have…
Let’s rewind a bit. My family didn’t really do summer vacations when I was a kid. Disneyland, Seaworld, Universal Studios…just a bunch of expensive dreams. I settled for the 50th State Fair and Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park (now known as Wet’n’Wild),…
Get your garlic on! This Friday’s food truck rally will feature 40 of your favorite food trucks and street food vendors throwing together all the garlic-centric dishes you desire at Makers & Tasters Kewalo. When: Friday, May 27 from 5…
When Ah Lang a.k.a. the Angry Korean Lady closed a few months ago, we all wondered what would take its place in Imperial Plaza. Our questions were answered when The Rice Place opened with a menu of Asian-inspired dishes with…
“Kawaii” is the Japanese term for cute, and the kawaii culture has been slowly seeping into the States for years. Just look at Gwen Stefani’s Harajuku Girls or LeSportSac’s Tokidoki bags and you’ll have a good idea of what passes…
After multiple homestay exchanges in Japan, I became a big fan of KitKats. Did you know there have been over 200 flavors released in Japan since 2000? By comparison, the basic varieties in America are boring — milk, dark and…
Nestled between Bar 35 and Next Door on Hotel Street, an unmarked door and stairway lead the way to Tchin Tchin, Chinatown’s new second-story wine bar. The name comes from the Chinese qing-qing, or please-please: It’s an invitation to come…
Remember when Honolulu Night + Market started? Back on Auahi Street? Saturday night will be a throwback to the old and a look to the new as the monthly block party returns to its old stomping grounds, now newly redeveloped…
March 14th is not just any ‘ole day of the year, it’s Pi Day! No, that isn’t a typo. Fire up those synapses and think back to the year you learned geometry, when the word “pi” brought on thoughts of circles.…
The Moana Surfrider Hotel threw a pau hana party on Friday night, celebrating their 115th anniversary as part of their new monthly event series called “LOL: Love of Libations.” The evening featured food and beverage pairings from local restaurants, including…
When Tea Farm Cafe at Puck’s Alley closed at the end of November 2015, I wondered what could possibly replace the shop and their frozen fondue. Enter CRYO Therapy Hawaii, where you can treat yourself to a dip in freezing cold…
Very Berry Parfait Cafe Lani What do you do when your stomach is already stuffed and a big, beautiful dessert calls your name? You open up what the Japanese call your “betsu-bara,” or extra stomach, and make some room! My…
Valentine’s Day is this coming weekend and let’s face it: Flowers, chocolates and fancy dinners are just so … predictable. (Well, maybe not chocolates, we never get tired of chocolates.) No worries! We’ve got five fun ideas to add an…
Rewind to last November, when we wrote about all the upcoming eats in Ala Moana Center’s new Ewa wing, and you’d have found us drooling in anticipation of a Japanese tempura bar named Tempura Ichidai. When we found out Wednesday…
When someone told me Ward Village was going to have an outdoor ice rink, I thought they were joking. Nope, not a joke! Using the ice rink equipment from Kristi Yamaguchi and Brian Boitano’s Golden Moment figure skating show at…
Now that presents are opened and Christmas is fading into a happy memory, we’re getting ready to welcome in 2016. Pour the Champagne, eat indulgently, jam out to your favorite tunes and count down in style! Here’s your guide to…
What happens when Michelle Karr-Ueoka and Wade Ueoka gather more than a dozen of their chef friends for a night of eating and libations? A long-time dream came true Monday night for the chef-owners of MW Restaurant. A lineup of…
Now that we’ve got Thanksgiving under our rapidly expanding belts, the winter holidays are in full swing! Scroll down for a lineup of holiday-themed events, performances and monthlong attraction. And don’t forget to check back — we’ll be adding new…
I don’t enjoy waiting in lines. Yet there I was on Sunday afternoon waiting in not just one but THREE lines to try out some of the new eats in Ala Moana Center’s new Ewa wing. I only have myself…
Bloomingdale’s hosted a private gala Wednesday night to celebrate its opening in Ala Moana’s new Ewa wing. Guests walked a red carpet and were greeted with lei presented by top-hat wearing models. Champagne quenched their thirst as they browsed three…
Ala Moana Center’s new Ewa wing is set to finally open on Thursday. Along with Hawaii’s first Bloomingdale’s, 25 other shops are opening up, including seven where you can stop in for a bite or bevvy. Here’s the lowdown on…
Saints & Sinners came together Friday evening for the GIFT Foundation’s annual Halloween soiree. At this year’s fundraiser, organizers turned SKY Waikiki into the gates of hell, and an escalator up to the Top of Waikiki took partygoers to heaven.…
Did you notice the little ramen shop that opened quietly this summer, just a couple doors down from Nanzan Giro Giro on Pensacola? Menya Musashi’s first Hawaii location finally had their grand opening Tuesday. If you haven’t heard, this Japanese restaurant…
If you’re like me, you’ve been missing Hank’s Haute Dogs since it closed two months ago. Sure, you can stop by the 10’x10’ sidewalk tent where they’ve been selling Chicago Dogs and Pineapple Ice, but it’s just not the same.…
Little-known fact: Halloween doesn’t start on Oct. 31. It actually starts, like, NOW. Here’s your guide to the trick or treating, scary movies, costume contests and more happening around town. Wednesday, Oct. 14 Halloween Movie Series Oct. 14, 21, 28…
From plantation towns to planned communities, Central O‘ahu has its share of secret spots, a bumper crop of bowling alleys and neighborhood eats.
We celebrated National Take a Hike Day (Nov. 17), with a round up of our top picks for the best hikes on the Island.
Not willing to change her identity to be part of the industry, Mahina Florence is at the height of her career because of her flawless Hawaiian complexion, strong athletic build, and friendly aloha spirit.
These restaurants and cafés hold themselves to a higher eco-standard that make deciding where to eat for ocean-minded people an easy decision.
