Family Dinner's New Album
Equal parts hip-hop, Latin, and ska, with crunchy bits of ukulele and country twang. You’re now listening to Family Dinner.
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Must Love Trees: Makiki Heights
This 2,800-square-foot Makiki Heights casa is clean, cozy and framed by a giant monkeypod tree.
Monday, March 21 - The Marathon
For us, recovering from the quake and tsunami is a marathon, not a sprint.
Sunday, March 20 - Day 10
Fortunately in Japan, nobody has to carry a heavy burden alone.
Saturday, March 19 - A Sendai Report
Yasue reports first-hand on what it is like living in a disaster zone.
Introducing the Sendai-Honolulu Journal
In Honolulu Magazine's new blog Sendai-Honolulu Journal, Scott Schumaker shares how his family is coping with separation amid the chaos and misery of post-quake life in Sendai, Japan.
This Week’s Open House Pick: Vintage Makiki
This classic, 95-year-old kamaaina residence sits on nearly an acre of land in Makiki Heights.
Tasting: The Grand Scotch Tour 2011, Willows, March 25
Can't afford to get to Scotland this year to tour the distilleries? The next best thing, The Grand Scotch Tour, will be at the Willows in Honolulu next week. 20 different Scotches, food.
Downtown Honolulu Penthouse Discounted $6 Million
This 4,000-sq.-ft. penthouse in downtown Honolulu’s Pinnacle condominium building was recently discounted by $6 million.
Diamond Head in Your Backyard at La Pietra Townhomes
Tucked away along the slopes of Diamond Head, the La Pietra townhome community is one of the neighborhood’s best-kept real estate secrets and one of Oahu’s most exclusive addresses.
St. Patrick's Day Dining: 12th Avenue Grill and other Honolulu spots
Not everyone thinks of St. Patrick's Day as an eating holiday, but some Honolulu restaurants are getting their corned beef on, even though it's not really Irish. 12th Avenue Grill, The Kahala, the Willows, Apartment3 and of course Murphy's Bar & Grill.
Youth Competitions This Weekend
This weekend holds two state educational finals for youth—the winners of which receive a trip to Washington D.C. for national competitions.
Golf Course Living in Aiea for Less Than $400K
One of Aiea's more popular buildings is Colonnade on the Greens, a gated condominium community surrounded by the Pearl Country Club golf course.
The Cocktail Handbook, Hawaii Cocktails with Amie Fujiwara and Jesse Greenleaf
Veteran bartenders Fujiwara and Greenleaf have compiled 80 Island-style drink recipes in their new Cocktail Handbook, complete with video on how to make one of their drinks.
Sustainable Cuisine: Lessons from a pig farmer
At the Halekulani's Evening of Sustainable Cuisine, Ed Kenney of Town used a whole pig, and Kahaluu pig farmer Glenn Shinsato had some tough words of wisdom.
Getting a Fair Price on Honolulu Rentals
Before signing a lease, find out if you're overpaying for that Honolulu rental using Zillow's new Rent Zestimates tool.
First Taste: Beachhouse 110th Anniversary Prix Fixe, Moana Surfrider, Waikiki
Despite the canceled birthday gala, the Moana Surfrider has free entertainment--and a wondrously rich four-course anniversary dinner.
This Week’s Open House Pick: Retro Cool in Tantalus
This 1970s cottage perched atop Tantalus oozes retro cool.
A Reflection on Two Legends
In the past few days, Hawaii has lost two legends, Kahauanu Lake and Herb Kawainui Kane.
UPDATE: Moana's 110th birthday bash canceled, sort of. Entertainment now free.
The Moana has canceled its Friday 3/11 birthday gala, but the entertainment's still on, now free. Plus birthday cake!
A Better Way to Look for Rentals
Searching for a new rental is made less painful by PadMapper, a mash-up of Craigslist and Google Maps.
A Leasehold Holding its Value: Admiral Thomas in Makiki
Leasehold units at the Admiral Thomas in Makiki have retained their value thanks to the longer lease (the expiration date is Dec. 2046), spacious digs, in-town location and moderate pricing.
Three-course weeknight dinner, $29: 3660 On the Rise, March & April
Don't have time to cook during the week? Russell Siu has a deal for you: a three-course weeknight prix fixe menu for $29.
Number Crunching: February Honolulu Real Estate Stats
The Honolulu Board of Realtors released the Honolulu resale figures for February, and condo sales were a bright spot.
