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 ~ Flair bartending

People love flair bars, places where the bartenders dazzle the customers with extreme feats of juggling and balancing bar tools and liquor bottles while making drinks. There’s a kind of glamour and mystique to the people who make serving a…

The art of Hawaiian coffee

Last night, DFS Galleria Waikiki kicked off a weeklong event called “Art of Hawaiian Coffee,” which is free and open to the public. As the theme suggests, it’s promoting local coffee, but also showcasing locally-produced coffee art. The event runs…

M&M eats: Canton Seafood Restaurant

M&M eats: Canton Seafood Restaurant ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 9 by Melissa ChangNonstopWhile watching our last M&M adventure to the North Shore, comedian Andy Bumatai said he laughed so hard, he fell off his chair. So for…

Hawaii: In Real Life ~ Madre Chocolate

Did you know that Madre Chocolate is Oahu’s only true “field to table” chocolate? Hawaii is the only state that grows (or is even able to grow) cacao. In parts of the United States, you can find places that process…

Did this: Project Focus opening reception

Project Focus Hawaii, a photography internship for children, worked with 14 children from Down Syndrome Ohana of Hawaii this summer to teach them photography skills, goal setting and building self esteem. Their summer project culminated with an unveiling of their…

Party Pics: Five-O Bar & Lounge grand opening

Five-O Bar & Lounge held its grand opening Saturday night with a blessing, pupu and entertainment. The new bar, located near the food court at Royal Hawaiian Center, features signature cocktails and a “beer tower” for $27 that enables you…

Party pics: Grylt grand opening

Pics: Grylt grand opening ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 26 This new take-out place opened its doors in the old Blazin' Steaks location at Manoa Marketplace on June 16, but had a grand opening party last night to…

Party pics: Hata Foundation fundraiser

The Hata Foundation, a charity that meets the immediate needs of families via monetary or material donations, held a little fundraiser at Tsunami last night. The event featured beer tasting and pairing recommendations and random prize drawings. The Hata Foundation…

New eats: Morning Glass Coffee + Cafe

New eats: Morning Glass ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 16 As coffee geeks will tell you, it can be tough to get a really good cup of coffee around town. On July 11, Morning Glass Cafe opened its…

Hawaii: In Real Life ~ Popits

About three months ago, Nonstop’s Jermel-Lynn Quillopo attended the grand opening of a new store in Waikiki: Popits. She mentioned that while the store is new to Hawaii, the brand itself and its concept are not new; it’s a versatile…

Party Pics: PRSA Koa Anvils

The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Hawaii Chapter held its annual Koa Anvil awards dinner last night at the Hawaii Prince Hotel to honor the best individuals and programs in the industry. Highlights of the evening included the individual…

Popsicle tasting at Aloha Tricycle

It’s like a summertime fantasy: Here we are, in the midst of July, when Hawaii gets oppressively hot. Kathy Sills — who owns the Cafe Tea Parlor at the Mission Houses Museum and the new Aloha Ice Cream Tricycle —…

Hawaii: In Real Life ~ So you think you can shuffle?

Ever heard of shuffling? It’s the biggest dance craze to hit the country — many countries, in fact — that takes an energetic spin on classic 1980s moves, like the moonwalk and the robot, where dancers glide around the floor.…

Hawaii: In Real Life ~ Ailana Shave Ice

Here we are in the middle of July, probably the most oppressively hot time of year in Hawaii. Shave ice is popular year-round, but the business booms during the dog days of summer.There are shave ice spots all over Oahu,…

Pics: The KoAloha Story

Last night, the KoAloha Ukulele team invited more than 200 family and friends to join them in watching the premiere of a documentary short film by Gary San Angel called, appropriately, “The KoAloha Ukulele Story.” The film focuses on Alvin…

New eats: Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar

New Eats: Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 20 After a lot of hype and some public bumps, a new charcuterie/bar is open in Kaimuki: Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar. It's owned by Kevin…