Melissa Chang

Frolic Contributor

Melissa Chang graduated from the University of Hawai‘i with a degree in journalism and has been blogging since 2007, mostly on food and travel. She works primarily in social media, so you can find her on Twitter and Instagram.

 

 

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Hawaii: In Real Life ~ @MacroHawaii

It seems almost wrong to be thinking about the holiday season when Halloween hasn’t happened yet, but in this case, you probably want to plan ahead. My twitter friend Leslie Ashburn (@MacroHawaii) is doing a series of macrobiotic cooking classes…

Did this: The Signature Chefs food festival

Several hundred people gathered at the Kakaako fire station last night to enjoy the third annual Signature Chefs Food Festival, a fundraiser for the Honolulu Firefighters Foundation. This was the biggest event yet, with 16 food stations showcasing creations by the…

Did this: Rustic wine supper at The Grove

The Grove‘s chef/owner Fred DeAngelo (@GroveKailua) recently collaborated with DJ/cigar aficionado/wine aficionado Lanai Tabura (@LanaiTabura) on a wine dinner featuring local products, Kahea wine, and, of course, Lanai’s “Look Me in the Eye” wine. It was the first of what…

Hawaii: In Real Life ~ Nightmares Live

I’m going out on a limb here to admit to you readers that I am a bit of a ghost magnet. Since I have my own ghost stories to tell, there’s never been any need (or desire) to go to…

Fall fashion with Clinton Kelly

Macy’s Ala Moana had a special fall fashion event featuring Clinton Kelly of “What Not to Wear,” giving attendees a special preview of the season’s best looks for day, work, evening and dates. It was a bonus to be able…

Hawaii: In Real Life ~ Menage a trois

No, that title isn’t what you think! Do you believe that everything happens for a reason? I do, and the older I get, the more things start connecting in the most amazing ways — just as the new Cirque show,…

Did this: Rice Fest 2012

There’s no doubt, Hawaii celebrates September — National Rice Month — with flair. The third annual Rice Festival took over Ward Warehouse yesterday with food booths, food trucks, live entertainment, cooking demos, a spam musubi eating contest, and the making…

Party pics: Elephant Moon Gala

A full moon — or an “elephant moon,” as the Honolulu Zoo called it — hovered over a tent filled with stars and more than 500 people at the zoo’s annual gala last night as they celebrated Mari and Vaigai’s…

Preview: YWCA’s Downtown Decadence

One of the YWCA of Oahu’s biggest events is next week: Downtown Decadence – Persimmon & Posh. This year promises to be more fabulous than ever, with endless racks of glamorous dresses — many designer labels, and many with the…

Hawaii: In Real Life ~ Quidam

The Circus of the Sun — Cirque du Soleil — returns to Honolulu on Oct. 4 with the third show to visit our island. Quidam is a Cirque classic, having premiered in Montreal in 1996, and toured on five continents.…

What’s new at Star Noodle

I can’t believe it’s been two years since I last officially ate at Star Noodle in Lahaina. It’s probably one of my favorite spots, and my neighbors, Dawn and Derek Paiva, say they try to eat there as many times…

Pics: Hawaii Ag Conference pau hana

The Hawaii Agricultural Conference — which happens every two years — wrapped up its first day of meetings and workshops at the Hawaii Convention Center with a special pau hana reception. Oahu chefs made exquisite dishes with locally-produced ingredients, high…

Hawaii: In Real Life ~ Collins & 8th

I’m always intrigued with people who reinvent themselves, especially to follow their dreams. Such is the case with Maida Montemayor, who owns the über-fashionable Collins & 8th (@Collinsand8th) boutique at the bottom of Pensacola Street. She had a lifelong interest in fashion…

Did This: Maui (half) Marathon

If you’re a longtime Hawaii runner, you remember the Maui Marathon when it was held in March, during whale-watching season, making it not just one of the most scenic marathons in the world, but an amazing experience as whales breached…

Preview: 53 By the Sea

Out of the blue, I got an invitation to see the new 53 By the Sea, and was told it was at the old John Dominis site. I didn’t even realize there was something new there, as it seemed to…

Hawaii: In Real Life ~ Allen Hess

If you know the Big Island, you know Allen Hess (@ChefAllenHess) as a longtime chef there who had been at Merriman’s before owning his namesake Waimea restaurant, Allen’s Table. He recently joined the Mauna Lani Bay & Bungalows as the…

Hawaii: In Real Life ~ Gangnam Style

By now, you’ve seen the viral music video by PSY, the K-Pop star who created a catchy Korean rap and an even catchier dance. There’s a ton of parodies out there, not to mention it’s so huge that PSY was…

Make it count

As I write this, I’m approaching my 100,000th tweet. As many of you know, I tweet a lot, but that’s a pretty huge milestone, even for me. And you’re probably reading this, wondering, “How the hell do you reach 100,000…

New(ish) eats: Lucky Belly

Lucky Belly ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 14 Lucky Belly, which opened in June, is not quite new anymore, but it's still new to many people. Diners — even those that work downtown — are still discovering the…

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Did this: Enter The Modern Dragon

Hundreds of foodies attended the first night of the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival on Thursday, tasting little plates served up by international celebrity chefs. “Enter The Modern Dragon” was held at The Modern, of course, with an Asian theme.At…