Disney Hawaii Aulani Resort Makes a Big Food Move, Hires Top-End Chef
The new Disney Aulani Resort in Hawaii has hired Patrick Callarec, a Ritz-Carlton star chef with two decades of Maui experience, to head up its food and beverage.
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Rental Stats: Oahu’s Most Expensive & Most Affordable Neighborhoods
Here's a breakdown of the most expensive and least expensive Oahu neighborhoods for apartment and single-family home rentals.
Best Bars 2010: Bars For Any Occasion
Sometimes life calls for a drink. Whether it’s to celebrate a promotion, drown your sorrows after a job loss, go out with the girls, watch the Hawaii Bowl or whatever, we found the 24 best bars for 24 different occasions. Cheers!
Cooking Class: Russell Siu at 3660 On the Rise, Jan. 20
At 3660 On the Rise, Russell Siu resumes his every other month cooking class on Jan. 20. Here's the menu, and it looks like a party to us.
Kahala’s Best-Kept Secret?
Waialae Gardens, a townhouse complex in Waialae Nui Valley, might just be Kahala's best-kept secret.
Martin Wyss Returns to the Kahala! For anniversary dinner Jan. 22
Chef Martin Wyss, best known for his Swiss Inn, opened the Kahala Hilton in 1964. To celebrate its 47th anniversary, the Kahala Hotel and Resort, as it's now known, is bringing him back for a special dinner.
Thinking Pink in Kahala
One of Kahala Avenue's most colorful homes is on the market for just under $1.4 million.
What Does It Take to Win a Hale Aina?
There are more than 5,000 eateries in the state. What does it take to stand out from the crowd and win a Hale Aina Award? Here are a few inside stories.
Thursday Steak Night at Vino Tapas and Wine Bar, Restaurant Row, $12
Vino in Restaurant Row is so happy with its new steak supplier--Vintage Natural Beef--that it's offering an 8-ounce NY Steak for $12. Thursdays, Jan. 6, 13 and 27.
North Shore Home Under $600K
Located across the street from the beach, this North Shore home was purchased in 2005 for $900,000, but is now on the market for $599,000.
Looking for Great Cocktails, Waikiki Edition
Looking for some great cocktails? Here's some of Waikiki's greatest concoctions. At Nobu Waikiki, Trump International and the Halekulani's Lewers Lounge.
Editor's Picks for 2010
Our 12 issues of 2010 contained hundreds of articles. Here are some of my favorites, in chronological order. Enjoy!
Oahu Foreclosure Resources
Here's a list of helpful online resources for learning more about foreclosures on Oahu.
Cooking for the President: Obama Dines at Alan Wong's
What's it like to cook for the President? Chef Alan Wong talks about last night's dinner for the Obamas.
The Cost of Pres. Obama's Hawaii Vacation
Hawaii Reporter attempts to add up all the costs, including the ones for which the Islands have yet to be reimbursed.
Honolulu Rentals From Hell
In any city, you’ll find less-than-desirable rentals, and Honolulu is no exception.
In Our January Issue
In January, we ring in the New Year with our annual Hale Aina Awards, in which our discerning readers name the best restaurants in Hawaii.
Sold: Ocean Resort Hotel Waikiki
The Ocean Resort Hotel Waikiki, a 451-room property located on the Diamond Head side of Waikiki at the intersection of Paoakalani and Kuhio Avenues, was acquired last week for an undisclosed sum by Chartres Lodging Group, a San Francisco-based hotel investment and advisory firm.
Mililani’s Newest Townhomes
Sixty Parkside, Mililani’s newest gated townhome community, is ideal for those looking to buy new in the low- to mid-$300,000 range.
First Taste: Il Lupino, Royal Hawaiian Center
Honolulu has a new Italian eatery, Il Lupino in the Royal Hawaiian Center. That's good news.
Affordable Condos in Ala Moana
Ala Moana Tower is a former apartment building that was recently converted into 105 fee-simple condominiums listed for less than $365,000.
Affordable Condos in Honolulu
The Pensacola Chelsea, located near the intersection of Pensacola and Kinau Streets, is a budget-friendly condominium building with 46 one-bedroom, one-bath units listed for less than $315,000.
Neighborhood Profile: Manoa
Manoa has it all--location, amenities and stately, historic homes. Unfortunately, those perks come with a hefty price tag: Last month, the median sales price of a single-family home in Manoa was $986,000.
TV chefs headline Big Island gala Jan. 21-22
Food Network star Michael Symon and Bravo Top Chef Master Jonathan Waxman bring a benefit dinner to the Mauna Lani Resort on the Big Island, Jan. 21-22, 2011.
