Author: Wendy Awai-Dakroub

We Tried It: MathAlive! Exhibit at Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum

Photo: MathAlive! Editor's Note: We updated the blog after another visit to MathAlive! in July.  What: MathAlive!  is an interactive exhibit which teaches kids math through some of the things they love most–video games, sports, fashion, music, robotics, and more. Who: One…

We Tried It: Museum of Aloha’s “The Experience”

Photo: By Wendy Awai-DakroubA sticker-covered gummy bear is one of the attractions at Museum of Aloha's "The Experience." Editorʻs Note: We tried the Museum of Aloha while it was at Pearlridge Center in June. It moved to Ka Makana Ali‘i…

Family Restaurant Review: Vein

Photo: by Wendy Awai-DakroubShort rib burger on a ciabatta with maple Japanese mayo-mustard sauce. Editor's Note: Our series, "Family Restaurant Review," features local eateries that welcome kids. We hope these will enhance your family’s experiences around the food table, with…

Family Restaurant Review: Restaurant 604

Photo: By Wendy Awai-DakroubButtermilk and poi pancakes for keiki come with guava and regular whipped butter. Editor's Note: We’ve launched a new series, "Family Restaurant Review," featuring local eateries that welcome kids. We hope these will enhance your family’s experiences around the…

We Tried It: KōBō Glass Studio

Photo: Wendy Awai-DakroubThe exterior of KōBō Glass, located on busy Kapahulu Avenue. Where: KōBō Glass Studio, 777 Kapahulu Ave. Who: A mom; daughter, 10; and son, 8 When: Tuesday morning at 10 a.m., by appointment only. When I heard about…

Family Restaurant Review: Merriman’s

Photo: By Wendy Awai-DakroubOur keiki diners, ages 8 to 11, visit the new Merriman's restaurant at Ward Village. Editor's Note: We’ve launched a new series, "Family Restaurant Review," featuring local eateries that welcome kids. We hope these will enhance your…

Family Restaurant Review: Scratch Kitchen and Meatery

Photo: By Wendy Awai-DakroubKids jump for joy knowing that Scratch Kitchen and Meatery is across from Kolowalu Park, the playground at Ward Village. Editor's Note: We’ve launched a new series, "Family Restaurant Review," featuring local eateries that welcome kids. We…

Family Restaurant Review: The Brilliant Ox

Photo: By Wendy Awai-DakroubJaffer normally shares his food, but he enjoyed his kid-sized Ox Burger so much that he didn't leave us a bite. Editor's Note: We’ve launched a new series, "Family Restaurant Review," featuring local eateries that welcome kids.…

Family Restaurant Review: Fête

Photo: Wendy Awai-DakroubJaffer and the quinoa cakes from Fête. Editor's Note: We’ve launched a new series, "Family Restaurant Review," featuring local eateries that welcome kids. We hope these will enhance your family’s experiences around the food table. Food you don't have to cook,…