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,…
Live the surfer’s life in Rell Sunn’s old neighborhood
Condo features convenience, fireworks views
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…
Custom estate on the mountaintop
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…
Travel back in time in this updated Makiki Hts. home
Did you know that not all ukuleles are created equal, nor do musicians want every ukulele to sound the same?I learned this and more when I visited my friend Alan Okami (@Koalohauke) at his family’s shop in Kalihi. This humble…
Hawaii Kai home sports an indoor pool
$36 million beachfront estate can be yours
Brand new house, literally days old
Sales units decline, prices stay constant
Kanu Hawaii asks residents to save money and energy
On my recent trip to Maui, I had the opportunity to attend a Slow Food workday at Noho’ana Farm. The Slow Food group worked the lo’i, or taro/kalo field, learning everything about how it’s planted, harvested, and used to eat.…
The secret Chinese Dinner Society got together for its monthly meeting, this time to induct new members into the fold. One of our newest members is Nonstop’s very own Tracy Chan, and she mentioned that she wanted to eat really…
Breathing life into a concrete box
Celebrities, designers, retailers, dignitaries and media gathered at Washington Place today to rally support as Gov. Neil Abercrombie asked the public to support Hawaii’s fashion industry and bring back “Aloha Fridays.”By promoting alohawear as iconic fashion, the group said the…
Artist’s home is a must-see
The ins and outs of leasehold Kahala property
Spacious Haleiwa bungalow embraces country life
Every day this week through July 1, a different Tesoro station will be lowering its gas prices from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. During that time, law enforcement personnel will be volunteering to wash your windows and help you pump…
We made an excursion to the North Shore to check out the food truck scene there … beyond shrimp. What else is worth the drive? Come along as our tasting duo, Mari Taketa and Melissa Chang, hop in Nonstop editor…
A peek at the luxury resort community in Ewa
Website/app helps filter your rental search
Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties hosts “Waikiki is Open”
Tenants make open house difficult, but doable
I didn’t get to take in many places on this last Maui overnighter, but I was so glad Dania Katz wanted to go to brunch at Market Fresh Bistro in Makawao. It’s an amazing little gem at the base of…
Prudential Locations' spring sales stats
Even if you aren’t new to Maui, you might want to try Maui Country Farm Tours, a cool new foodie activity. Our Twitter friend, Marilyn Jansen Lopes, recently started these tours with her husband, Rick, and they’ll be taking groups…
Moving? Try this website and its phone app
A new food section in Shirokiya opens today: Yataimura. It’s on the third floor of Ala Moana Center (or the second floor of the store itself), in a section that was previously Japanese dishes, dry goods and snacks.We went in…
Moana Pacific penthouse is spectacularly different
Last night was the 12th annual Maui Film Festival’s signature event, the Taste of Wailea. A dozen of Maui’s most celebrated restaurants put forth some of the best pupu and mini-plates in town, complemented by an assortment of wines, beers,…
Anyone headed to the Maui Film Festival and Taste of Wailea this weekend? I am, for the first time. How exciting!The 12th annual Taste of Wailea is part of the Maui Film Festival, which kicked off this past Wednesday. Like…
Historic Diamond Head home restored and updated
Study names Waianae the state's most affordable market
Small place, big value
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a bit of a ghost magnet. For a while, the paranormal activity in my life was a lot more active than it is now, but it’s always there, hovering in the…
Kuakini home features upgrades and value
The FAQs on Act 48 are now up
