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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New(ish) eats: Red House

New(ish) eats: Red House ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 17 It's been a few months since Red House opened on Keeaumoku, but apparently it's still pretty unknown to a lot of people, so I thought I'd give it…

Hawaii: In Real Life ~ Angelo Pietro

We went to Angelo Pietro (@PietroHawaii) recently and found that they have some new menu items — pretty good ones, at that! — and were impressed to find the chefs there often plug in new dishes to add excitement to…

Maui: What to do in Hana

It’s funny — Hana is super rural and seems like it’s the middle of nowhere, but we found ourselves jamming to cram as much activity as we could in the few days we were there. Even with our rigorous schedule,…

Maui: Travaasa Hana

I’ve never been to Hana, but since I had a certificate to Travaasa Hana Resort & Spa, I figured I’d use this Maui trip to see what this rural oasis was all about. Hana is a favorite vacation destination for…

Party pics: Act II ~ Honolulu Theatre for Youth

The Honolulu Theatre for Youth’s Actors and Artists Fund held a benefit event featuring previews of next season’s shows. There were several celebrities onstage to read the scripts, including Henry Ian Cusick from the hit series, “LOST.” Act II: Honolulu…

Maui: A peek at the Honua Kai Resort

As some of you may know, I have a real estate blog at Honolulu Magazine, so I sometimes get into looking at properties. The Honolulu blog only focuses on Oahu real estate, though, so I thought I would share this…

Maui eats: RB Black Angus Steakhouse

Whenever I’m with Julie Yoneyama, we find ourselves looking for a good happy hour nearby. While on Maui, she showed me one of her favorite local spots, RB Black Angus Steakhouse.It made me wish I had a place like this…

Hawaii: In Real Life ~ Naked Cow Dairy

There is nothing like getting fresh, locally grown and produced foods, especially here in Hawaii where the climate and tropical flavors provide a unique essence to everything we eat. So it is with Naked Cow Dairy (@NakedCowDairy), which was started…

Maui Eats: Leoda’s Kitchen & Pie Shop

Most times, if you’re visiting Maui, you’re headed for Kaanapali. Lucky you: this means you have to pass Leoda’s Kitchen & Pie Shop, which is one of the hot new restaurants along the way.Dania Katz (@DaniaEdibleHI) of Edible Hawaiian Islands…

Hawaii: In Real Life ~ Sweet Dash of Aloha

Let’s face it, we all want to eat healthy, but it seems so hard to find recipes that incorporate wholesome ingredients with good taste. Or is it?Kapiolani Community College (KCC), a renowned institution for pumping out culinary legends, published  “A…

Did this: Buy Back The Beach

This past weekend, I was honored to again be a part of the social media team for the Hawaiian Islands Land Trust’s “Buy Back the Beach” event. The fundraiser, now in its 11th year, features exceptional food, great entertainment and…

Hawaii: In Real Life ~ Ukulele Picnic 2012

If you enjoy ukulele music, you’ll love the upcoming Ukulele Picnic, now in its fourth year. It’s an all-day event at Kakaako Waterfront Park featuring about 20 renowned entertainers from Hawaii and Japan, food, activities, and more. Best of all,…

Party pics: Stars of Hope

The Hata Foundation and the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii held their annual gala to recognize Irene Anzai, Elizabeth Paek, and Derek Kobayashi for their work in benefitting Hawaii’s children. The event also awarded a scholarship to 13-year-old Keesha Sanders.…

Let’s Buy Back the Beach

I am honored to again be part of the social media team for this year’s Buy Back the Beach event, happening at the Old Lahaina Luau on January 28. Here’s a link to last year’s event so you can see…

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One last quick guide to Chinatown

This weekend is your last chance to get Chinese food and New Year items from street vendors, this time concentrated at the Chinese Cultural Plaza. Earlier this week I gave you a list of Chinese New Year essentials; today, I’m…

Hawaii: In Real Life ~ Eki Cyclery

Some of the popular new low riders, a style from the 1990s.In this day of entrepreneurship, we’re used to hearing success stories about startups and the rise of new industries. What about older businesses that have weathered the economic storms for…