Olympic Gold Medalists Brian Boitano and Kristi Yamaguchi. Tickets go on sale today for the first ice show in Hawaii in nearly 20 years, featuring a star-studded cast of figure skating champions. The Blaisdell Arena will be frozen over on November 20…
Chef Michael Lofaro getting ready to dive into dinner. Photo provided by Grand Wailea. Lucky we live Hawaii. There is no place in the world like it, no culture like it, no food or language that embodies the paradise we…
Honolulu has seen a huge surge in promoting appreciation of the arts in recent years, from music to photography and painting, and yes, to food. Stage Restaurant was an early pioneer in merging those art forms, but lately they’ve been…
For the past few years, the Ka’anapali Beach Resort Association presented a weeklong event called Ka’anapali Fresh, showcasing Maui products and creativity of their chefs. Since it took place at the end of August and led into Labor Day weekend and the…
Chefs Hiroshi Inoue, left, and Wayne Hirabayashi at Hoku’s. Photo provided by the Kahala Resort. Like many restaurants in town, Hoku’s at the Kahala Resort often offers special events and menus to infuse a bit of freshness to their repertoire. For…
A contemporary home overlooking Keolu hills.
After months of waiting … and waiting … and waiting, chef Lee Anne Wong’s newest restaurant is finally opening to the public Friday night. It seems quite fitting that the name is Hale Ohuna (which means “secret house” in Hawaiian),…
Relax in the pool or hang out at the recreation area at this Harbor Square building.
Urban Bistro in 808 Center. I’ve been waiting to see what that new building on the corner of Rycroft and Sheridan (behind Walmart) would turn into since they started building it last year. Recently, two hair salons have opened in…
When Vintage Cave mysteriously closed earlier this year, it sent several top-notch chefs out into the foodie wilderness … and this is a great thing for food lovers who previously couldn’t get to (read: afford) the exclusive dining venue. Now,…
This home is priced below the O‘ahu median for single-family homes.
On any given night, Wang Chung’s karaoke bar is packed with locals and visitors looking for a fun time in Waikiki. But once in a while, owner Danny Chang changes things up with special theme nights — and tomorrow, you’re…
I’d been wanting to try the hidden sushi bar at Natsunoya Tea House since Garrett Wong (now of Sushi Ii) was there. I knew it was tiny and had its regulars, but somehow never had the time to think about…
By now you’ve heard of The Little Oven, the quirky little dessert shop on King Street with the quirky owner and fabulous desserts. Owner Joyce Harada only opens on Friday and Saturday nights, and now the equally quirky Da Ala…
You may have noticed on my social media channels that I’ve been doing quite a few hikes lately around Oahu to change up my fitness routine. The latest was with a group, the Livable Hawai’i Kai Hui (LHK), that is working with the Trust…
This condo is also pet-friendly.
Elevate Structure is hoping to build ecofriendly units that could be used as a home or a business in Hawai‘i.
The popular Pearlridge Farmer’s Market makes two years this month, so they are turning up the heat and celebrating with a Chile Festival and Chili Cookoff this Saturday, August 15, from 8 a.m. to noon by Sears. Admission is free.…
Hard to believe, but Longhi’s Ala Moana celebrates 12 years in business this year. Where has the time gone? They have been consistent with their food and drinks throughout the years, and still have one of the more popular happy hours in…
This golfer’s dream home is close to six golf courses.
Buho Cocina y Cantina, the Mexican-themed rooftop restaurant and bar in Waikiki, celebrated its first anniversary last night with a twist on its monthly Cinco de Buho event. In addition to food and drink specials, attendees could participate in salsa…
Hi Uncle Ron! Remember me greeting Aunty Sue and the cousins at the airport every summer? This time of year, many of you have visiting family and friends, and you want to impress them with the food Oahu has to…
Watch golfers play on the 15th hole in your backyard.
Chef Hiroyuki “Hiro” Mimura of Taormina Sicilian Cuisine. I’ve been kind of surprised to see chef Hiro Mimura of Taormina Sicilian Cuisine being so proactive lately, with events like Mangoes at the Moana, and now various seasonal menus. I have always…
This renovated home is anything but retro.
Nalo Juice’s daily menu, found outside 24 Hour Fitness on King and Bishop streets. I was about to do a Something New post about Nalo Juice Company, which hit the scene quietly about three months ago, when owner Kale Furuya…
Can you believe it’s been seven years since the first mango festival at the Moana Surfrider came to be? I remember when it was held out at the Sheraton Makaha, coordinated by Mark and Candy Suiso of Makaha Mangoes right…
Remodeled classic home provides airy oasis.
Poi Dog, one of the most popular of Rap Reiplinger’s nine comedy albums. If you’re local, usually over 35 years old, you remember this funny guy with a funny name who hit the comedy scene in the 1970s. Rap Reiplinger made…
Napua Point townhouse feels like a home without the upkeep worries.
There are a few places in town that we haven’t been able to preview — like Central Bakery and Menya Musashi — because they were just too unready for us to tell anyone to try. (Which is weird, because they…
The Hawaii State Farm Fair pie recipe finalists, from left: Pamela Jinnohara, Cynthia Murakami Pratt, and Allisen Fong. I love it when my worlds intersect! Yesterday I got to be a judge at the Hawaii State Farm Fair’s annual pie…
An elaborately remodeled kitchen and huge lot are meant for entertaining.
When Tsurumen first opened on Kapahulu more than a year ago, I went for lunch but wasn’t going to do a blog post. It was too soon, and the food didn’t seem ready yet. But so many people asked about…
Did you ever regret making a decision you thought was better for you just to find out that you should have probably stayed where you were? The situation doesn’t have to be work-related. Photo by Michael Browning. I had been…
Join the Yacht Club and enjoy the water features with this stunning home.
Akiko Chun (left) and Amy Hastanan of Laka Spa. You’ve probably seen the photos, but have you ever had “cupping” as part of your massage at a spa? I was always scared to try it, but Laka Spa owner Akiko…
I really should walk around my neighborhood more often. There are so many eateries in the two-mile radius near Ala Moana, it’s easy to miss little gems, and by the time I “discover” them, they’ve already been open two years. One…
In front of the Honolulu Advertiser building on June 6, 2010, the day it was officially closed. The five-year anniversary of the Honolulu Advertiser’s closure was earlier this month, and it made me think of how it caused hundreds of…
Photo by Eric Baranda. Kampai! Get ready for the largest, most extensive sake-tasting event in the country — the largest in the world outside Japan — as the Joy of Sake kicks off ticket sales for its annual event happening…
